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Effective immediately until further notice, recreational fishing for Chinook salmon will be closed in the Nass River watershed. Escapements of...

by W.P. Williamson The barely audible snap of the fishing line being pulled from the quick release clip on the planer board line was instantly replaced by the piercing zing of line being ripped off the reel. “Screamer on,” I called to my father at the helm of his Thunder Jet.

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...

We are proud to announce that Phase One of our Okanagan Lake Fishery Signage Project was completed in March with the installation of fishery based signage at the five major boat launches in Kelowna, namely Sutherland Park, Water St, Queensway, Cook Rd (at the Eldorado Hotel) and Cedar Creek Park.

Gerry Kristianson—SFAB chair The decision will not affect me personally. I have been getting my licence on-line since the electronic process was first put in place. But the decision to move quickly to 100% electronic access is premature and ill-considered. The Sport Fishing Advisory Board was not consulted before the decision was made.

Effective August 19 at 00:01 hours to 23:59 hours September 15, 2022, the recreational daily limit is four (4) Sockeye...

by Tom Johannesen Our journey began on a clear morning at first light on Island 22 in Chilliwack. The Island 22 recreational area has a large sandbar with ample parking and is ideal for boats to be launched into the Fraser River...we hopped in the aluminum jet boat and headed down...

The Fishery Notices refer specifically to Management Areas and sub-areas. Do you know which areas apply to your personal fishing? Click here to see the full Pacific Region Management Area map.

Dr. John Matsen, of the Squamish Streamkeepers, has been instrumental in this initiative to bring back the herring. Herring were spawning on the creosote-coated pilings in the Squamish Estuary, but the eggs were dying. Creosote is toxic to the herring eggs. The group has discovered, by much experimentation that wrapping the pilings...

FN0460-RECREATIONAL – Salmon – Southwest Coast of Vancouver Island – Areas 21 to 24, 121 and 123 to 124 –...