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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.

Locations and Fly Lines for Pink Salmon

Aaron Goodis·July 26, 2013

Now that the Pinks are showing up it's time to look at the business end of things: locations and fly line selection. Around Vancouver we have two distinct pink salmon fisheries: one is beach fishing off local beach spots scattered along the North Vancouver coastline, stretching up through Howe Sound...

Binche Keyoh 3rd Annual Canada Day Fishing Derby at Stuart Lake

Christine Ly·June 11, 2018

The Binche Keyoh 3rd Annual Canada Day Fishing Derby at Stuart Lake, Fort St. James is from Friday, June 29th...

FN0949-RECREATIONAL – Salmon – Region 5A – Portion of the Quesnel River – Pink Salmon Opportunity – Effective September 17, 2021

Fisheries and Oceans Canada·September 17, 2021

Effective from 05:00 hours September 17, 2021 until 20:00 hours September 26, 2021 in the waters described below you may...

FN0467-RECREATIONAL – Salmon – Chinook – Portions of Areas 12, 13, 15, 16, and Subarea 20-5 – Chinook Management Measures – Effective immediately

Fisheries and Oceans Canada·May 14, 2021

This Fishery Notice details Chinook recreational fishery opportunities that have been approved on a trial basis for 2021 in portions...

18th Annual Hyde Creek Salmon Festival

Camille Atebe·November 8, 2017

Join the 5,000 plus visitors from around the Lower Mainland who come out to celebrate and witness the return of thousands of Salmon, back to their birthplace to lay and fertilize their eggs. This free family event provides the opportunity to observe salmon up close and learn about their life cycle...

‘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...

Preview of our Jan/Feb Feature “Destination: Atlin”

Bryce Bekar·January 8, 2014

by Bryce BekarAtlin, BC’s most northern community, sits alongside Atlin Lake. Lake trout in excess of 40 pounds can be caught here and catching four to five fish an hour is not unheard of. In fact, the lake is said to contain one of the most abundant lake trout populations...