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During the periods September through December 13, 1976 and August 15 through November 1977, a creel survey and catch sampling program was conducted on the Morice River to gather information on the steelhead fishery including angler origin, effort, methods used and success. Scale sample, lengths and weights were also collected from the angler's catches for a life history analysis. An angler check station operated on a daily basis throughout the above periods assured almost 100% angler coverage. Morice River steelhead anglers were found to be primarily British Columbia residents (85.3% in 1977). "Local" residents (Smithers to Burns Lake) had the highest representation in 1977 (36% of the total angler population of 769) followed closely by residents of Prince George (32%). Total effort expended by all anglers on the Morice was 1971 angler days in 1976 and 1833 angler days in 1977. The total catch in 1976 was 394 steelhead, of which 115 (29%) were released. In 1977, 211 (33%) of the total catch of 627 steelhead w
Whatley, M.R., Chudyk, W.E.; Morris, M.C.. 1978. Morice River Steelhead Trout: The 1976 and 1977 Sport Fishery and Life History Characteristics From Anglers' Catches. Fish and Wildlife Branch. Fisheries Technical Circular. FTC36
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