Adult Salmon Angler Logbook Data from Nova Scotian Rivers (2015-2023)

2015 to 2023 data from volunteer angler logbooks on the Margaree River in Nova Scotia, used for modeling salmon abundance. The dataset includes in-season and early out-of-season fishing records collected under a scientific license.

Use Cases

• Model adult salmon abundance using in-season and out-of-season fishing logbook data as inputs.
• Analyze angler activity patterns from logbook entries to inform recreational fishing management in SFA 18A and 18B.
• Compare early-season pilot project data (2015-2023) with standard in-season records for ecological studies.

Strengths

• Multi-year temporal coverage from 2015 to 2023.
• Data collected under a scientific license for early out-of-season fishing, providing controlled observation.
• Supports a published model for predicting salmon returns (Breau and Chaput 2012).

Limitations

• Unknown sample size and feature count, limiting analytical planning.
• Data is limited to the Margaree River within specific fishing areas (SFA 18A, 18B), not representative of broader regions.
• Relies on volunteer-reported logbook data, which may have inconsistencies or reporting gaps.

Provenance

Source

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Collection Method

Volunteer angler logbooks, including records from a scientific license for early out-of-season fishing.

Time Range

2015 to 2023

Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

Margaree River in Nova Scotia, within Salmon Fishing Areas (SFA) 18A and 18B.