Estimates of total returns for large and small Atlantic salmon in the Gulf region

PURPOSE: These data have been updated following a Canadian Science Advice Secretariat (CSAS) Regional Science Advisory Process. Associated publications are available in the citation section below or will be posted on the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Science Advisory Schedule as they become available. The dataset supports stock assessment by providing estimates of total returns of large and small Atlantic salmon to each Salmon Fishing Area (SFA) from 15 to 18, as well as to Gulf region rivers overall.

DESCRIPTION: This dataset contains annual estimates of total returns of large and small Atlantic salmon to Salmon Fishing Areas (SFAs) 15 to 18 and to Gulf region rivers, as part of the stock assessment process up to the year 2022.

USE LIMITATION: To ensure scientific integrity and appropriate use of the data, we would encourage you to contact the data custodian.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 19:43 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 19:43 (UTC)
contact_email DFO.GLFCSA-CASGLF.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
contact_person {"en": "Government of Canada; Fisheries and Oceans Canada", "fr": "Gouvernement du Canada; Pêches et Océans Canada"}
criticality_level []
data_dictionary EPSG:4269,http://www.epsg-registry.org,
geographic_scope []
open_canada_collection fgp
open_canada_date_modified 2024-11-27 00:00:00
open_canada_date_published 2022-12-21 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords {"en": ["Freshwaters", "Fisheries", "Population Dynamics", "Salmo salar", "Fish", "Fisheries", "Fisheries resources", "Gulf of St. Lawrence"], "fr": ["eau fraiche", "pêches", "dynamique des populations", "Salmo salar", "Poisson", "Pêcheries", "Ressources halieutiques", "Golfe du Saint-Laurent"]}
open_canada_subject ["nature_and_environment", "science_and_technology"]
sensitivity_level unrestricted
title_fr Estimations des montaisons totales de grands et petits saumons dans la région du Golfe
update_frequency as_needed