Fishery Notice

This notice is to clarify the possession limits for the purpose of transporting 
fish.

The British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations state that you may possess only 
twice the daily retention limit of all species (except halibut, as set out in 
the Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence). This possession limit applies per 
person whether you or someone else caught the fish.

You may transport another person's sport caught fish, as outlined below, 
provided that the total of all fish possessed does not exceed the possession 
limit for each individual species prescribed by regulation or by licence 
condition.

To transport another person's sport caught fish, you must carry a letter from 
that person with their signature and Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence number, 
stating you are authorized to transport the fish.

The letter must state:
- The fisher's name
- Complete address and telephone number
- Fishing licence number
- When and where the fish were caught
- The number, species and size of fish
- Name and address of recipient
- Estimated date of arrival
- Reason for transport

The person who asked you to transport recreationally caught fish should also 
retain a copy of the letter of authorization.

If you are not a Canadian resident, check with customs officials in your 
country for regulations concerning importation of your catch.


Note: 

Tidal Water Sport Fishing Licences can be purchased via any computer connected 
to the internet at 
https://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/nrls-sndpp/index-eng.cfm 
or by using Google search key words "RecFish Licence".

Did you witness suspicious fishing activity or a violation?  If so, please call 
the Fisheries and Ocean Canada 24-hour toll free Observe, Record, Report line 
at (800) 465-4336.

For the 24 hour recorded opening and closure line, call toll free at 
1-(866)431-FISH (3474).

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

CONTACT:
Regional: Geneviève Cauffopé 604-666-3643
North Coast: Andy Lewis 250-615-5361
South Coast: Tom Hlavac 250-756-7159

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0409
Sent May 27, 2014 at 1048

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