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pdfTrip #
Set Details
Haul #
OTC WM
11
Seabird
Avoidance?
Target Strategy
Gear Perf
8
1
5
7
Average
Soak Time
8
6
Gear Type
Y
< 1m
30-45m
6-12h
N
1-5m
5-15m
45-60m
12-24h
EFP?
Time
Degrees
1-2h
2-6h
36+h
Beaufort
Longitude
Minutes
N
15-30m
24-36h
Latitude
Date
Y
Degrees
Minutes
Average
Depth (fm)
Start
End
Additional Locations
OTC Weight Method: 11 - Retained + Discard 8 - Extrapolation 6 - Other
Gear Type: 7 - Vertical Hook and Line 8 - Pole (Commercial) 9 - Other Hook and Line 10 - Fish Pot 15 - All Troll Gear 16 - All Other Miscellaneous Gear 19 - Longline (Fixed Hooks) 20 - Longline (Snap-on Hooks)
Seabird Avoidance: Yes or No for Gear Type 7, 9, 19, 20 only. If used, complete Hook and Line Gear Characterization form
Gear Perf: 1 - No Problem 5 - Net, Pot(s) or Other Gear Lost 7 - Other 8 - Retrieved Gear
Fixed Gear Deck Form v.2023
OMB Control No. 0648-0593 expires 01/31/2024
Notes and Additional Sampling
FIXED GEAR DECK FORM
Date
Gear Units
Set:
Gear Units
Sampled:
Length
Bios / Freq.
Discarded
Species (discard reason)
Length
Fit #
Wt Cal
Gear Units
Lost:
Tally Sample
Retained
Species (discard reason)
Page ____ of ____
Haul #
Bios / Freq.
Species (discard reason)
Length
Bios / Freq.
Species (discard reason)
Length
Bios / Freq.
Species (discard reason)
Length
Bios / Freq.
Hook & Line SFCFA EFP Sampling Form
Haul #
Trip Number
Start
Time
Gear
Config
End
Time
Species
Hook
Drop
#
Discard
Reason
1
2
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2
3
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Hook Size
Species
Hook Size
Discard
Reason
Drop
Start Time
Gear Configuration #____
Weight
Breakaway Length
Float Size
(lbs)
# Hooks
Unsampled Drops
Gear
Config
End
Time
Hook
1
# Hooks
(By haul; separate
from other forms)
Date
Start
Time
Drop
#
Page ____ of ____
(in)
Gear Configuration #____
Weight
(lbs)
(in)
Hook Spacing
(ft)
Breakaway Length
Float Size
End Time Gear Config
(ft)
(in)
Hook Spacing
(in)
Use Nearshore FG BioList w/ following exceptions: 10 lengths from predominant retained sp.; 5 lengths from all discarded spp., not listed; L/W/S/O from all priority rockfish, unless using descending device, venting, etc..
Start
Time
Drop
#
Hook
End
Time
Species
Start
Time
Gear
Config
Drop
#
Discard
Reason
Hook
Start
Time
Gear
Config
End
Time
Species
Drop
#
Discard
Reason
Hook
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
2
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End
Time
Species
Gear
Config
Discard
Reason
WCGOP H&L EFP v2023 OMB Control No. 0648-0593 expires 1/31/2024
HOOK AND LINE FLEET CHARACTERIZATION (HLFC) FORM
Reset Form
Observer Name ___________________________
Save As
Trip Number ___________________
Required for ALL trips, in which longline gear is used (Gear Types 19 and 20).
Additional form required any time changes are made that affect one or more fields.
How is the product delivered? (Check all that apply)
Whole
Head and Gutted
Other (Comment)
Yes
Do the following characteristics apply to ALL hauls?
No*
*If No, record the associated haul number(s): _______________________________________________
The vessel sets gear at an average speed of _______ knots
The vessel deployed an average number of _________ hooks per skate (Leave blank if snap gear)
Are floats used? (not including anchor buoys)
Yes
No
If yes, indicate: What is the average number of floats per skate? _______
Are weights used? (not including anchor weights)
Yes
No
If yes, indicate: mass per weight _______ lbs. & average number of weights per skate _______
Yes
Does the vessel use seabird avoidance gear/measures while setting?
No
If yes, select ALL avoidance types used:
(aka Bird Bag)
Two Buoy Lines
(aka Bird Bags)
One Streamer
Line
Integrated Weight Line
Strategic Offal
Disposal
Two Streamer
Lines
Added Line Weight
Other (Comment)
If streamer line(s) used, what is the average
aerial extent (See Fig. 1)?
Fixed hooks:
< 40 m
> 40 m
Snap-gear:
< 20 m
> 20 m
If snap gear, what is the average horizontal
distance of the streamer line to the point
where the gear enters the water?
<2m
Comments:
>2m
(To sink gear faster)
Fig. 1: Aerial Extent (A)
of streamer line
Streamer Line
Drag Buoy
STERN
Gear
NOTE: Individual streamers are generally spaced at 5 m increments. When in
doubt, measure spacing to verify. Regulations require spacing of < 5 m.
HLFC Form v.2020 OMB Control No. 0648-0593 expires 1/31/2024
One Buoy Line
Reset Form
TRAWL BYCATCH REDUCTION DEVICE (BRD) CHARACTERIZATION FORM
Observer Name ___________________________
Save As
Trip Number ___________________
Discuss trawl gear configuration with the skipper and confirm once the first haul comes on board.
Complete form during any trawl trip, in which 1 or more Bycatch Reduction Devices are used.
Additional form is required any time changes are made to the BRD that affect 1 or more fields.
Was the following BRD configuration used on ALL hauls?
Yes
No*
*If not used on all hauls, record the associated haul number(s): _______________________________
BRD Type (Check/Complete ALL that apply)
Lights
BRD Target(s) ____________________
Number of Lights:
Single-rigged _____
Green
Light Color(s):
Light Manufacturer:
Location:
Double-rigged:
Blue
Headrope
Wesmar
Footrope
Escapement Holes/Windows
So in G
/G id
Deep Drop
Other (Comment)
Other (Comment)
(Usually Midwater Gear. Does not include vents aka “Blow-out Panels” OR Sorting Grate/Grid escapements)
Net Intermediate
Opening Illuminated?
Other (Comment)
Net Intermediate
BRD Target(s) ____________________
Location:
Red
Purple
Lindgren-Pitman
Port Net _____ Starboard Net _____
Other (Comment)
Yes
COMMENTS: Use this area to explain and/or diagram any
information not captured on form, pertaining to BRD use.
No
(Includes pink shrimp grates)
BRD Target(s) _____________________
Location:
Net Intermediate
Opening Illuminated?
Modified Codend Mesh
Other (Comment)
Yes
No
(Other than standard diamond)
Type:
Squa
M sh
>7 Inch Mesh
Other (Comment)
(CA halibut fishery)
Other BRD Type(s) (e.g., net camera(s)) Comment)
BRD Target(s) ____________________
Location:
Headrope
Footrope
Net Intermediate
Codend
Trawl Doors
Other (Comment)
BRD Target Codes (i.e., What are they trying not to catch?) (select all that apply)
A: Salmon
C: PHLB
E: Flatfishes
G: Hake
B: Eulachon
D: Rockfish
F: Other (comment)
H: All non-target spp.
BRD Form v.2021 OMB Control No. 0648-0593 expires 1/31/2024
BRD Target(s) ____________________
IFQ Priority Species Tracking Form
Observer Name:
Page ____ of ____
Vessel Name:
Departure Date:
Return Date:
Date Offload
Began:
Fish
Ticket #:
Vessel ID #:
WCGOP
Trip #:
Directions: Place this form in the wheelhouse and document the weight and number of retained Yelloweye
rockfish for each haul. Document discrepancies between the vessel's weights and the observer's weights
in the "Notes" section. Prior to disembarking, sum the weights and numbers and document this in the row
labeled "Total", then sign and date the form.
Haul #(s)
Yelloweye rockfish
Weight
Notes
(Discrepancies, issues, etc.)
#
Total
The observer will keep the WHITE copy. The YELLOW copy will be placed in a sealed envelope and left
in the wheelhouse for the catch monitor. Vessels will receive the PINK copy of the form.
For more information, including what to do if the vessel and observer disagree on estimates, review the
"IFQ Priority Species Tracking Form" outreach material.
Observer’s Signature:
IFQ Priority Species Form v.2022
Date:
August 2021
OMB Control No. 0648-0593 expires 01/31/2024
MARINE MAMMAL/SEABIRD/SEA TURTLE
INTERACTION AND SIGHTING FORM
Reset Form
Trip Number
USCG #
Species
Haul #
o
Latitude
(List additional hauls in “Notes”)
Longitude
N
.
□ All Hauls
□ Multiple Hauls
(if applicable)
Common Name
Save As
1
o
.
W
Beaufort Scale
Date/Time
(See back of form)
When using form for multiple individuals from multiple hauls, complete above information for the first individual(s) encountered
▼
▼
▼ ALL information below must apply to ALL individuals/hauls. Separate form(s) required for distinct sightings/interactions and banded individuals ▼
Identification
Confidence
Were all Individuals Inside Your Sample?
□ Yes (Random Sample)
(Required for TAKES only)
Body Length
□ No (Opportunistic)
□ <3 m (<10') □ 3-8 m (10-25') □ 8-16 m (25-50')
□ 16-26 m (50-80')
□ >26 m (>80')
Closest Approach
Number Sighted (Best)
□ Sure □ Likely □ Unsure
Sighting Condition
Number (Min)
□ Excellent □ Good
□ Fair
□ Poor
Number (Max)
meters
Notes & Identifying Characteristics
Bands/Tags/Brands
Location
Material
Color(s)
ID #
□ Sighting Only
□ Feeding on Catch (not yet landed on vessel)
□ Feeding on Discarded Catch
□ Feeding on Offal
Feeding on Bait
□ Attached to Hook
□ Floating Free
□ Boarded Vessel (own volition; not captured)
□ Previously Dead
□ Deterrence Used (not incl. “Seabird Avoidance Gear”)
□ Seal Bomb
□ Firearm
□ Gaff
□ Yelling
□ Acoustic device
□ Other (describe in “Notes” section)
□ Vessel Strike
□ Entangled in Gear - Not Trailing Gear (non-lethal)
□ Entangled in Gear - Trailing Gear (non-lethal)
□ Lethal Removal
□ Killed by Gear
□ Other (describe in “Notes” section)
ALL Species
Complete table for any bands, tags or brands. If possible, retrieve
bands & tags. Enter ID# into Specimens w/ notes on other details.
Interaction Codes
Species of Interest*
Marine Mammals: Describe Body Features, Markings, Coloration, and associated
Organisms. Record any tags/bands/brands in table below.
Seabirds: Describe Plumage Coloration, Size (Body and Beak), Bill and Foot Color.
Record any tags/bands/brands in table below.
Note: Please describe all seabird hookings (e.g., thru bill vs. thru wing vs thru body).
General: Never include personally/business identifiable information (e.g., vessel
name, crew name).
Interaction Outcome
□ Alive - No visible signs of injury
□ Alive - Visible signs of injury
□ Dead/Unresponsive Carcass
□ Not Applicable (“Sighting only” or “Previously Dead”)
□ Unknown
(Behaviors listed on back)
OMB Control No. 0648-0593 expires 01-31-2024
WCGOP MM/SB/ST Form 2022
Silhouettes of most genera of marine mammals known to occur in and around North America. Subtleties exist between closely related genera.
Care should be taken in identifying species. Assessing one’s level of confidence with copious notes and observations is more valuable than a
brief misidentification.
Photos/Videos
Behaviors
Large Cetaceans
□ Blow visible for a distance
□ Breaching
□ Flipper Slapping
□ Group Feeding
□ Lob-tailing
□ Spy-hopping
□ Tail raised on dive
□ Side wake riding
□ Stern wake riding
Small Cetaceans
□ Bow riding
□ Leaping entirely
out of water
□ Porpoising
□ Rooster-tailing
□ Slow rolling
*Species of Interest:
Marine Mammals: ALL spp., except for CA sea lions
Sea Turtles: ALL spp.
Seabirds: ESA-listed spp. (Short-tailed Albatross,
Marbled Murrelet, CA Least Tern), Pink-footed
Shearwater, and any other rare species or species
outside of normal range.
Pinnipeds
□ Jug handle
□ Porpoising
□ Rafting
□ Spooked from
haulout
□ Vocalizing
Sea Turtles
□ Swimming
□ Diving
□ Floating/
Basking
□ Foraging
□ Breathing
□ Photo(s) taken
□ Video(s) taken
Media files/folders should be named as follows:
▪ Barcoded Specimen taken: BC + Barcode#
(Ex: BC100334767)
▪ Tagged by Observer: TAG + Tag#
(Ex: TAG887)
▪ All Others: Sector + Trip# + Haul# (if applicable)
(Ex: CS65667H5, EFP45167H1)
NEVER email photos of protected species!
Beaufort
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
99
Sea Condition
Wave Height
glassy, calm
0 in. (flat)
light ripples
3 in.
small wavelets
6 in.
scattered whitecaps
2 ft.
small waves, frequent whitecaps
4 ft.
moderate waves, many whitecaps
6 ft.
all whitecaps, some spray
10 ft.
breaking waves, spindrift
14 ft.
medium waves, foamy streaks
18 ft.
high waves, dense foamy streaks
22 ft.
did not collect at set
Wind (knots)
<1
calm
1-3
light air
4-6
light breeze
7 - 10
gentle breeze
11 - 16 moderate wind
17 - 21 fresh wind
22 - 27 strong wind
28 - 33 near gale
34 - 40 gale
41 - 47 strong gale
Attach Images here: Click box and select photo. Acrobat Required.
Shaded fields should be completed by the
Port Sampler
Commercial Sablefish Specimen Data
Gear:
Vessel Name
Sheet # ______ of ______
WCGOP collected Specimen Data
Trawl
Pot
Line
Sample # (State)
Other
Departure Date
USCG #
Sample # (NMFS)
Landing Port
Depth (fm)
Max
Min
Landing Weight of
Whole fish (lbs)
Fish Ticket #
Haul #
INPFC: VAN COL
Other
Landing Date
State Area
Code:
Haul #
Landing Weight of
Processed fish (lbs)
State Area
Code:
Haul #
State Area
Code:
# Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode
# Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode
# Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
Haul #
State Area
Code:
Haul #
State Area
Code:
Haul #
State Area
Code:
# Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode
# Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode
# Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
Haul #
State Area
Code:
Haul #
State Area
Code:
Haul #
State Area
Code:
# Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode
# Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode
# Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
OMB Control No. 0648-0593 expires XX/XX/20XX
Sheet # ______ of ______
Haul #
#
State Area
Code:
Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode
Haul #
#
State Area
Code:
Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode
Haul #
#
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
Haul #
#
State Area
Code:
Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode
Haul #
#
State Area
Code:
Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
Haul #
#
State Area
Code:
Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode
Haul #
#
State Area
Code:
Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode
Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode
Haul #
#
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
State Area
Code:
Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode
Haul #
#
State Area
Code:
State Area
Code:
Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode
OMB Control No. 0648-0593 Expires 1/31/2024
TAGGED FISH FORM
Trip #: _____________
Vessel ID: ______________
Observer Name: _______________________
Vessel Name: ________________________________
Base Permit No: _______________________
Gear Type: __________________________________________________________________________
Captain (or reward recipient's name): _____________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Species: ____________________________________________________________________________
Tag Prefix (often a two letter code and serial #): ___________________________________________
Tagging Agency (circle): Seattle
Auke Bay
Nanaimo
Shimizu
IPHC
Other ___________
Capture Depth (ftm): ______________
Date and Time of Capture:
Capture Location (Lat and Long):
o
.
o
1
N
.
W
All tagged fish caught should be collected and sampled, prior to any processing.
If fish is dead, remove the external tag. Do not remove tag from LIVE fish, just record the tag number.
Collect weight, fork length, sex, gonad maturity and otoliths, if possible. Do not dissect LIVE fish.
Round Weight (lbs.):
___________________
Sex: _____________
Fork Length (cm): ______________________
Maturity of Gonads (circle):
General Body Appearance (circle) Poor Condition
Condition of Tagging Wound (circle)
Healed
Immature
Good Condition
Open
Mature
Spawning
Other: _______________
Other: ______________
Other Comments: ____________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Attach Tag and Otolith Vial (with tape):
Affix Tag Here
Affix Otolith Vial Here
Otolith Barcode #
(Discarded or Head & Gut only)
______ ______ ______
Tagged Fish Form v2020
OMB Control No. 0648-0593 expires 1/31/2024
Trip #
Haul Details
Visual OTC
Haul #
BRD
Present?
Target
Fit #
OTC WM
Y
Gear
Type
Wt Cal
N
EFP?
Gear Perf
Latitude
Date
Time
Degrees
14
6
Y
N
Beaufort
Longitude
Minutes
Degrees
Minutes
Average
Depth (fm)
Start
Up
Additional Locations
OTC Weight Method: 14 - Visual Experience 6 - Other
Gear Type: 1 - Trawl Small Footrope 2 - Trawl Large Footrope 3 - Midwater Trawl 4 - Danish/Scottish Seine 5 - Other Trawl Gear 12 - Shrimp Trawl Single Rigged 13 - Shrimp Trawl Double Rigged 17 - OR Setback Flatfish Net
Gear Perf: 1 - No Problem 2 - Pot in Haul 3 - Net Hung 4 - Net Ripped 5 - Net or Other Gear Lost 7 - Other 8 - Retrieved Gear
Vessel Retained Species Weights
Species
Retained
Weight
Notes and Additional Biospecimen Data
Trawl Deck Form 2023
OMB Control No. 0648-0593 Expires 01/31/2024
Must record all necessary data complete additional OPTECS entry when using trawl Weight Methods:
8 Extrapolation – Total # of fish
15 Visual Spatial – Ratio
19 PHLB L/W Extrapolation – Total # of fish
TRAWL DECK FORM
R
or
D
Species Name
Discard
Reason
Trawl Weight Methods
5 - OTC – R 6 – Other 7 - Vessel est. 8 – Extrapolation 9 - PHLB L/W
14 - Visual Experience 15 - Visual Spatial 19 - PHLB L/W Extrapolation
20 - Actual Weight [Whole Haul] 21 - Actual Weight [Subsample]
Biolist
Weights & Counts
Reasons for Discard
11 - Incidental/Accidental 12 - Drop off 13 - Market
14 - Other 15 - Predation 16 - Regulation 17 - Safety
18 - Market (Dockside) 19 - Utilized on board 20 - Survival
BioMethod
Catch Code
Date
Weight
Method
Haul #
Page ____ of ____
1
2
3
Biospecimens /
Comments
Bio-method
12 – Random Sample
13 – Opportunistic (non-random)
10 – PHLB Visual Length
Page ____ of ____
Trip Discard Form
Time
# of Fish
Comments
OMB Control No. 0648-0593 expires 1/31/2024
Day
Weight
Trip Discard Form v.5
Month
Species
Discard
Reason
Date
Weight
Method
Trip Number
This form should be used only if the discard CANNOT be attributed to a specific haul!
TRIP INFORMATION
USCG #
or
State Reg #
No Fishing Activity
Vessel Name
Partial Trip
OA
Skipper’s Name
Vessel Logbook Name
Vessel Logbook Page #
Observer Logbook #
Return Port
Permit/License #(s)
Return Date/Time
Departure Date/Time
Y/N
EFP
Fish Processed During Trip?
(including captain, not including observer)
(If no activity)
Total # of Fishing Days (KNOWN)
(NCS only)
Fishery
# of Crew
Intended Gear Type
LE
Observer Name
CS
Trip #
Page ____ of ____
First Receiver
(CS only)
Departure Port
Fish Ticket #
WOC
Date
Fish Ticket #
WOC
Date
Trip Form v.2020
OMB Control No. 0648-0593 expires 1/31/2024
Trip Notes:
TRIP FORM - HAUL LOCATIONS
Gear Type Codes:
1 - Trawl Small Footrope (<8 inches)
2 - Trawl Large Footrope (>8 inches)
3 - Midwater Trawl
4 - Danish/Scottish Seine
5 - Other Trawl Gear
7 - Vertical Hook and Line
8 - Pole (Commercial)
9 - Other Hook and Line
10 - Fish Pot
12 - Shrimp Trawl Single Rigged
13 - Shrimp Trawl Double Rigged
14 - All Net Gear Except Trawl
15 - All Troll Gear
16 - All Other Miscellaneous Gear
17 - OR Setback Flatfish Net (Pineapple)
19 - Longline (Fixed Hooks)
20 - Longline (Snap-on Hooks)
Date
Haul/
Set #
Month
Day
Time
Longitude
Latitude
Degrees
Minutes
Degrees
Minutes
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Depth of
Catch
(fathoms)
Gear
Type
Trawl
BRD
Present?
Target
Strategy
File Type | application/pdf |
File Title | Visio-3) Fixed Gear Deck Form 2023 v1.vsd |
Author | Phillip.Bizzell |
File Modified | 2023-12-13 |
File Created | 2022-10-13 |