Fishery Notice

Assessment of the Cowichan River indicates that the return of chum salmon to 
the system is sufficient to support a recreational fishery.

Effective immediately until December 31, 2015 the daily limit for chum salmon 
is two (2) adults in the following portion of the Cowichan River: 

Downstream from the Mile 66 Trestle Bridge to the Highway No. 1 Bridge (Silver 
Bridge).

Anglers are reminded that coho retention remains closed at this time.

Variation Order 2015-543


Notes:

Single barbless hooks are required when fishing for salmon in all Region 1 
rivers and streams.  

The term "marked" means a hatchery 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.

Anglers are advised to check http://bcsportfishguide.ca for fishing closures 
and other recreational fishing information.

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 your local Fisheries and Oceans Canada office or visit our website at 
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

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