Molecular Genetics and Stock Identification of Skeena River Summer Steelhead, 2010

Steelhead tissue samples collected at the Tyee test fishery, in the upper Skeena River (mainstem areas above the Sicintine confluence), Squingula River, and Sicintine River in 2010 were genetically analyzed for variation in 15 microsatellite loci by Fisheries & Oceans Canada’s 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 assessment, run timing estimates, and delineation of steelhead conservation units in the Skeena.

project timeline

August 24, 2010
to March 31, 2011

project lead

BC Ministry of Environment

partners

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

subjects

genetics, stock assessment

location

Sicintine River, Skeena River Watershed, Squingula River, Tyee Test Fishery, upper Skeena River

related species

steelhead