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Fishing boats moored at Cheanuh Marina on the Sc’ianew (Beecher Bay) First Nation Reserve in East Sooke May 2019

Briefing Note: Recommendations for Restoring Southern British Columbia’s Public Chinook Fishery

Tom Davis·July 12, 2019
Please read the briefing note prepared by a broad group of concerned southern Vancouver Island citizens with the aim of...
Ask the Experts

Is fishing for sockeye salmon in the Fraser River system, as it is currently practiced, sport fishing? Or is it simple harvesting and, if so, should that be allowed to continue or should more sporting methods be employed?

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·June 28, 2013
Gerry KristiansonWant to know more about Gerry Kristianson? Read our Bio page, click here. Of course sockeye fishing as currently practiced in the Fraser system is sport fishing. Federal government regulations define sport fishing as “fishing for recreational purposes” with anglers prohibited from commercializing their catch by sale, trade or barter.
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‘Reel Change’ for Salmon in British Columbia

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·January 8, 2014
Most anglers on the west coast have heard of PEETZ legendary fishing reels. Known for their unique mahogany and brass finish, the company recently turned 90. To celebrate, the company decided to step-up its commitment to salmon conservation through the ‘Reel Change’ program.  The new program will...
Chinook salmon

RECREATIONAL – Salmon – Chinook – Region 6 – Nass River – Closure – July 15, 2020

Fisheries and Oceans Canada·July 15, 2020
Effective immediately until further notice, recreational fishing for Chinook salmon will be closed in the Nass River watershed. Escapements of...
Via Todd Martin

Preview of Jan/Feb Issue Feature “So You Want to Work in the Fishing Industry?”

Todd Martin·January 2, 2014
by Todd Martin You have often dreamed of the lifestyle. You have deep rooted envy of people that make their living from the fishing industry. You think to yourself, “I can do that. How hard can it be?” You imagine yourself dropping the city slicker routine and getting paid to go...
Chinook salmon.

Chinook Management Measures Effective March 1, 2021

Fisheries and Oceans Canada·February 23, 2021
Effective 00:01 hours March 1, 2021, until March 31, 2021, the daily limit for Chinook is two (2) per day....
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Current Vendors List of Recreational Sport Fishing Licenses

Christine Ly·February 3, 2014
In the event that you cannot purchase your 2014-2015 Tidal Waters Sport Fishing License online, the Fisheries dept. has compiled a handy vendors list for you. For an excel format printable PDF version LISTED BY LOCATION click here EXETER SPORTING GOODS LTD 320 Birch Ave S 100 MILE HOUSE BC V0K 2E0 250-395-4626 HUB SPORTS 33719 ESSENDENE...
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Get a Sneak Peek of the Feature From the 2014 May Issue

Phil Rowley·February 17, 2014
by Phil Rowley. Originally published in the 2014 May issue of BC Outdoors magazine.It is probably safe to say that when targeting trout with chironomid larva or pupa patterns most stillwater fly-fishers focus their effort in shallow water less than 15-feet deep. For many, a floating line, leader and a...
Coho salmon. Credit: mlharing/iStock.

FN0460 and FN0461 Recreational Coho Opening Times and Limits on the Southwest and Northwest Coast of Vancouver Island

Fisheries and Oceans Canada·May 21, 2020
FN0460-RECREATIONAL – Salmon – Southwest Coast of Vancouver Island – Areas 21 to 24, 121 and 123 to 124 –...
Halibut

FN0919-Recreational – Fin Fish (Other than Salmon) – Halibut – In-season Update on Daily Limit

Fisheries and Oceans Canada·August 19, 2022
This Fishery Notice supersedes FN0251 to announce an increase to daily limit for halibut measuring under 90 cm in length....
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