NMFS-CC-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 all salmonids 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.