NMFS-SC-BO-IWW-17

Fish Relocation using Seines

The following methods shall be used if fish are removed with seines.
1. A minimum of three passes with the seine shall be utilized to ensure maximum capture probability of steelhead within the area.
2. All captured fish shall be processed and released prior to each subsequent pass with the seine.
3. The seine mesh shall be adequately sized to ensure fish are not gilled during capture and relocation activities.