The first directed Chinook fishery on the Taku and Stikine kings occurred on May 7th.
TAKU: The Taku (District 11-B) fishery was open for 12 hours and harvested a preliminary estimate of 150 kings from 42 boats. The pre-season US allowable catch of Taku kings is 6,703. Another opening of 12 hours is scheduled on Monday, May 14th.
STIKINE: The Stikine ( District 8 ) fishery was open for 24 hours and harvested a preliminary estimate of 50 kings from 24 boats. The pre-season US allowable catch of Stikine kings is 5,890. Another opening of 24 hours is scheduled to start on Monday, May 14th.