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During the 10 days precceeding August 25, nine boats and 60 nets have been seized from alleged poachers on the Fraser River by fisheries officials. Through that same time period, 30 investigations into these and other poaching activities have begun. The area of the the Fraser between the mouth at the...

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...

Atlantic Salmon raised at a Glacier Falls fish farm on the B.C coast. Photograph by: Bill Keay , PNG files VANCOUVER — A B.C. government announcement Friday that no new tenure agreements would be issued for net-pen salmon farms in the Discovery Islands until 2020 was immediately welcomed by one of the...

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

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

FN0568-RECREATIONAL – Salmon – Chinook and Coho – Region 6 – Nass River – Fishing Times and Limits Recreational fishing...

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.

The previous closure for bivalve shellfish at French Creek, near the City of Parksville, is no longer necessary and has been lifted. For the full Fishery Notice click here.

The Fraser River Panel met August 26, 2022, to receive an update on the migration of the Fraser Sockeye run...