Fishery Notice

Effective 00:01 hours November 1 until 23:59 hours December 31, 2019, the daily 
limit for Coho Salmon is two (2) per day, hatchery marked only, in the 
following portion of the Nanaimo River:

Nanaimo River - from the upstream side of the Cedar Road Bridge, upstream to 
the downstream side of the Highway 1 overpass.

Variation Order: 2019-RFQ-581


Anglers are reminded the maximum size limit is 35 centimeters.

Barbless hooks are required when fishing for salmon in tidal and non-tidal 
waters of British Columbia.
 
Anglers are further reminded that intentionally (willfully) foul-hooking fish 
or attempting to foul hook fish is illegal and that non-compliance may result 
in closure. (Foul hook is defined as: hooking a fish in any part of its body 
other than the mouth).

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

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
 
Contact the nearest Fisheries and Oceans Canada office or visit our website at 
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca. 

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1090
Sent October 21, 2019 at 1459

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