Fishery Notice
Category(s):
RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Subject:
FN0957-RECREATIONAL - Salmon - Coho - Areas 21, 121 and 123 to 127 - West Coast Vancouver Island - Limit Changes
In consideration that the migration of Interior Fraser coho is nearly complete through the waters off the west coast of Vancouver Island, the following coho changes are in effect: Effective 00:01 hours September 15 until 23:59 hours December 31, 2017, you may retain four (4) coho per day, hatchery marked only. Please be aware that these limits do not apply to salmon non-retention areas and/or fin-fish closed areas. Please check the DFO website referenced at the bottom of this notice for further information. Refer to the following website link for a description of the Area and Subarea maps and for information on salmon non-retention areas and fishing closures: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-eng.html Variation Order Number 2017-488 Notes: Barbless hooks are required when fishing for salmon in tidal and non-tidal waters of British Columbia. Anglers are requested to release any hatchery marked sockeye. These fish are hatchery raised sockeye and part of a recovery program designed to increase the numbers of Cultus Lake sockeye. The term "hatchery marked" means a fish that has a healed scar in place of the adipose fin. Sport anglers are encouraged to participate in the Salmon Sport Head Recovery program by labelling and submitting heads from adipose fin-clipped chinook and coho salmon. Recovery of coded-wire tags provides critical information for coast-wide stock assessment. Contact the Salmon Sport Head Recovery Program toll free at (866) 483-9994 for further information. Rockfish Conservation Areas that are currently in effect and are closed to all fin-fishing. Descriptions of these closures, and other recreational fishing information, can be found on the Internet at: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/maps-cartes/rca-acs/index-eng.html 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 1-800-465-4336. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Brad Beaith (250) 756-7190 or please contact the nearest Fisheries and Oceans Canada office or visit our website at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0957
Sent September 14, 2017 at 1533
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