Fishery Notice

British Columbia's Family Fishing Weekend is a celebration of the great 
tradition of sport fishing.  On June 19, 20 and 21, 2015, the public can go 
fishing at no cost in many of B.C.'s lakes and rivers. The Government of Canada 
is also providing an opportunity to fish in all tidal waters (except for 
species and Areas specified below). 


If you are planning to retain halibut in any tidal waters and/or lingcod in the
Strait of Georgia (Areas 12 to 19 (excluding Subarea 12-14), Subareas 20-5 to 
20-7 and 29-5):

- Obtain a complimentary Tidal Water Sport Fishing licence online: 
www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sportfish

- Check daily, possession and size limits and closures online: 
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-eng.html

- All tidal area closures and recreational fishing limits and restrictions 
still apply.

- Record your catch on your licence.


If you wish to retain salmon in any tidal waters:

- Obtain a complimentary Tidal Water Sport Fishing licence AND purchase a 
salmon conservation stamp online:
www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sportfish

- Check daily, possession and size limits and closures online: 
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-eng.html

- All tidal area closures and recreational fishing limits and restrictions 
still apply.

- Record your catch on your licence if you retain any Chinook.


If you wish to fish for other species and in Areas not specified above:

- You do not require a licence to fish during the Family Fishing Weekend.

- Check daily, possession and size limits and closures online: 
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-eng.html

- All tidal area closures and recreational fishing limits and restrictions 
still apply.

If you already have a valid Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence, you must record 
your catch of the species specified in your licence conditions on your 
licence.   


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Family Fishing Weekend web page: 
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/weekend-eng.html

For information on current bivalve shellfish marine bio-toxin closures and 
sanitary contamination closures:
- call toll-free: 1-866-431-3474

- consult the Shellfish Contamination Closures page on the DFO website at:  
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/contamination/biotox/index-eng.html

- check with your nearest DFO office

For information on recreational fishing:

- consult the online BC Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Guide on the DFO website at:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-eng.html

- call toll-free: 1-866-431-3474 (recorded information on openings and closures 
only)

If you have any questions regarding recreational fishing licences and salmon 
stamps:

- contact DFO during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm) by email 
or phone and please indicate that you are a client in the Pacific Region.

Email: fishing-peche@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 
Phone: 1-877-535-7307

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0448
Sent May 22, 2015 at 1215

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