Halibut Inshore Movement Warns of Declining Banks
The article notes that in May and early June many large halibut move into in shore shallows especially on the east side of Graham Island. It warns that British Columbia halibut banks have deteriorated in recent years and calls for measures to preserve the fishery from exhaustion, citing parallels with European and Atlantic Canadian banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Island
British Columbia
Western
Europe
Atlantic
Canada
Obstructions On Yakoun River Endorsed By Conservatives
The Northern Graham Island Conservative Association publicly supports Mr. William Manson for his work in securing Liberal funds for island projects. A recent Massett Leader critique was denounced as unfounded, with Secretary E J Tingley noting progress on river obstruction work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakoun River
Graham Island
Manson
W. A. Robertson
Victoria
Massett
William Manson
Island
E. J. Tingley
Halibut Fisheries in British Columbia Then and Now
The British Columbia halibut fishery yielded finer flesh and smaller averages than Icelandic and North Sea stock. Historic zones between Queen Charlotte Islands and the mainland saw crowded grounds and large fish, with weights once up to 150 pounds though typical catches now range 20 to 60 pounds. Movements align with Dixon entrance and Hecate Strait currents, while steamers and schooners predominated the fishery, mainly run by easterners who once fished from Boston and Gloucester. The season spans mid September to mid March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Queen Charlotte Islands
Rose Spit
Banks Island
Dixon Entrance
Hecate Strait
Boston
Gloucester
Also Mentioned on This Page
Queen Charlotte Islander
J. M. Campbell
Department of Public Works
Minister of Public Works
Engineering Department
Tingley
Halibut Fisheries
Halibut
Barge Hall
Queen Charlotte
Skidegate
Lady & Gent
Ocean Falls
G. T. P. Steamship Co
Ocean Falls Co. Ltd
A. J. Burroughs
Prince Rupert, B. C
Evinrude
John Mathers
Islander”’ Office
GEO. D. Tite
Third Avenue
Prince Rupert
P. O. Drawer
Prince John
Prince Albert
Vancouver
Union Bay
Alert Bay
Hardy
Bayers Inlet
Amut
Jedway Pe Aat
Acofi Cumshewa
Porcher Island
Dunaay
A. Pp
M. m
A.m
Chicago
Grand Trunk Railway System
A. E. McMaster
B.C
Atlantic Steamship Lines
Cypher’s
the Brackman-Ker Milling Co
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