Molecular Genetics and Stock Identification of Skeena River Summer Steelhead, 2008

Steelhead tissue samples collected at the Tyee test fishery in 2008 and archived samples from 2004 to 2007 were genetically analyzed for variation in 15 microsatellite loci by Fisheries & Oceans Canada’s (DFO) Pacific Biological Station to determine stock contributions to total steelhead escapement and to expand the Skeena steelhead genetic baseline collection. The results of the genetic analysis are being used to improve stock assessment and run timing estimates, and to improve the delineation of steelhead conservation units in the Skeena.

project objectives

Improve stock monitoring and assessment, run timing estimates, and delineation of steelhead conservation units in the Skeena.

project timeline

June 30, 2008
to March 31, 2009

project lead

BC Ministry of Environment

subjects

genetics, stock assessment

location

Skeena River Watershed, Tyee Test Fishery

related species

steelhead