Fishery Notice

Effective immediately until 23:59 hours December 31, 2020, the daily limit of Coho Salmon is two (2) per day (marked or unmarked) in the following waters:

Qualicum River - those waters upstream of the Big Qualicum Hatchery upper weir (located approximately 125 m downstream of the E&N railway bridge).

Fishers are reminded of the following no fishing area that is still in effect until 23:59 hours October 15, 2020:

Qualicum River - those waters downstream of the Big Qualicum Hatchery upper weir (located approximately 125 m downstream of the E&N railway bridge) to the QFN boundary fence located approximately 100 m downstream of the hatchery counting fence.

Fishers are also reminded that there is a year round fishing closure downstream of the QFN boundary fence.

Please note there is a year round gear restriction for all areas open to fishing: Single barbless hook no more than 15 mm from shank to point.

Variation Orders: 2020-RFQ-520; 2020-GMB-095


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 or by email at DFO.ORR-ONS.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

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

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
 
Erika Watkins, ECVI Recreational Fisheries Manager, Erika.Watkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Or contact the nearest Fisheries and Oceans Canada office or visit our website at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish

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