Pacific salmon

Salmon are iconic to Pacific coastal and inland waters, connecting communities across the region. Together, through partnerships and action, we strive to ensure healthy, diverse salmon populations to sustain aquatic ecosystems and balance the needs of Canadians for generations to come.

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Fisheries Management

We protect and manage Pacific salmon and marine mammals in a manner that balances conservation goals with Indigenous, recreational and commercial fishing opportunities.

Indigenous Programs

We collaborate with Indigenous people through consultation, cooperative management and stewardship activities to build strong, healthy relationships and sustainable salmon fisheries.

Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program

We work collaboratively with stakeholders to manage impacts on salmon fisheries resulting from habitat degradation or loss, alternations to fish passage and flow, and aquatic invasive species.

Species at Risk

We work to inform Species at Risk Act salmon listing decisions and to collaboratively produce recovery strategies and action plans for all salmon species that are endangered or threatened.

Conservation and Protection

We provide front line enforcement to promote compliance, build awareness and ensure the rules and regulations that support sustainable salmon stocks are followed.