then to 48°50.913'N 123°12.938'W 8 - The possession limit for all salmon from all waters is twice the daily limit. 10 - The coastwide total annual limit for chinook salmon is 10 from all tidal waters that are open to chinook retention. Hatchery coho (marked): Coho salmon with a healed scar in place of the adipose fin. Maximum 4 traps or ring nets or combination of these per fisher. In the store, it was selling for $77.00/kg, shelled. begins at 48°46.842'N 123°04.846'W near Fiddlers Cove then to the beginning point. - One (1) halibut measuring 90 cm to 126 cm in length (69 cm to 97 cm head-off), OR Any prawns saved by this 37% reduction in the recreational daily limit will be vacuumed up by the other sectors who traditionally take well over 80% of the prawns. then to the beginning point. You will need permission to harvest oysters from marked oyster farms. That portion of Subarea 18-4 west of Pender Island inside a line commencing at a point at 48°44.167`N and 123°13.917`W [Southeast Boundary (Wallace Point)] westerly to a point in water located at 48°44.153`N and 123°15.517`W [Southwest Boundary (Swanson Channel)], thence northwesterly to a point in water at 48°45.817`N and 123°19.300`W [Northwest Boundary (Swanson Channel)], thence northeasterly to point at 48°46.217`N 123°18.867`W [Northeast Boundary(South of Thieves Bay)], and thence southeasterly in a straight line back to the point of commencement. begins at 49°36.177'N 124°23.857'W near Davie Bay Note: Head-off measurements are made from the base of the pectoral fin at its most forward point to the extreme end of the middle of the tail. then to 48°49.854'N 123°25.033'W Horda Shoals Light Buoy Consultations. begins at 48°53.163'N 123°19.250'W Cain Point Licences are purchased annually and are good from April 1 to March 31. Note - For planning purposes only - for in-season requirements, please see current regulations/restrictions for specific areas, gear and individual species limits, and closures/exceptions. Y’all shot yourself in the foot on this fishery and now reape the rewards with decreased allocation. It is a direct reallocation of a resource from the public fishery to the commercial and First Nations harvesters. then to 50°07.700'N 123°50.100'W in water According to the DFO document, the reasoning is as follows: “Over the last several decades, Prawn harvest has become an increasingly valuable and important part of BC’s fisheries, placing increased pressure on the resource. The maximum length for halibut is 126 cm (97 cm head-off). then to 48°51.971'N 123°13.768'W then true east to 48°42.250'N 123°30.500'W in water Those waters of Subareas 16-6 and 16-9 that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°30.900'N 124°17.500'W West Point I don’t know any recreational fisherman who may look at their catch in monetary value terms; it’s an enjoyment return, eating your own catch. Those waters of Subarea 18-10 that lie inside a line that: begins at 48°41.650'N 123°19.978'W Imrie Island Closures change frequently throughout the year. Ensure gear is properly marked. The recreational harvest of Prawns has grown, with increasing effort, increasing interest, and advances in fishing gear and equipment (e.g. then following the northerly shoreline of While roles vary between different provinces and territories, generally: Unless otherwise noted, the websites below are managed by provincial and territorial governments. PDF Full Document: British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations, 1996 [411 KB] Regulations are current to 2020-10-05 and last amended on 2019-03-26. It is prohibited to possess female Red Rock crab, The waters of Gunboat Bay inside a line from the B.C. then to 49°33.750'N 124°20.700'W in water then to 48°50.552'N 123°25.175'W Nose Point Light begins at 48°54.936'N 123°19.589'W marine biotoxins, bacteria, or viruses to build up in their tissue. then to 48°49.500'N 123°09.200'W in water (3) Anadromous means migrating from the sea up rivers or streams to spawn. Recreational harvesters may be asked to provide important catch and effort information by a fishery officer or designated DFO representative through an internet survey, at the dock or through a creel survey. Pender Harbour, east of a line from Henry Point at 49°37.878'N and 124°03.443'W to Francis Peninsula at 49°37.497'N and 124°03.443'W, it is prohibited to use any gear other than ring nets or dip nets. then to 48°40.047'N 123°23.859'W Armstrong Point There are 37 species of rockfish that are caught in fisheries off the coast of British Columbia. Although the use of the spawner index supports conservation on a coast-wide scale, prawn populations can change rapidly and constantly over their short lifespan. Below are the remaining reader questions that we asked the DFO to comment on. 48°40.753'N 123°22.626'W west of Kamai Point then to the beginning point. then to the beginning point. Some exceptions apply, including: vessels accessing local residences, business or services; vessels in distress or providing assistance to a person or vessel in distress; vessels avoiding immediate or unforeseen danger; Indigenous peoples exercising existing rights. Bivalve shellfish have 2 hinged shells. Recreational harvesters are required as a condition of the Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence to report information on their recreational fishing activity and catch to DFO representatives when requested to do so. Area 16: Download a printable PDF version of this map. In order to be accurately measured, the carapace of Red Rock crab that you catch must remain attached until the crab arrives at your residence or it is consumed. to 48°48.200'N 123°16.554'W north shore of Hope Bay. longitude, thence northerly along the shoreline to 48°49.656' north latitude and 123°21.110' west longitude, thence northerly and westerly along the shoreline around Portlock Point to 48°49.944' north latitude and 123°21.468' west longitude, thence northerly across Trincomali Channel to a point on Galiano Island located at 48°51.583' north latitude and 123°21.128' west longitude, thence across Active Pass to Helen Point on Mayne Island at 48°51.449' north latitude and 123°20.719' west longitude, thence southerly along the shoreline to the western extremity of Dinner Point at 48°50.010' north latitude and 123°19.675' west longitude, thence southerly, then to 48°41.088'N 123°17.622'W Arachne Reef Light IFM: Even at a limit of 200 pieces with a local retail market value of $154.00 and now a limit of 125 at a value of $96.25, it doesn’t seem that pawning would be financially attractive to a recreational fisherman to exclusively target for a day’s activity. General Provisions and Definitions; Finfish Fishing Regulations Includes limits, filleting, individual species regulations, and more then to 48°50.097'N 123°10.956'W Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Floats - Traps must be marked with floating tag or buoy that has your name on it. then to 49°30.771'N 123°57.940'W Mainland Single-Pointed Barbless Hook Only a single-pointed barbless hook may be used. This is a precautionary fisheries management decision made to ensure stable access to the recreational fishery for the future. It is about the opportunity, experience and ability to harvest and eat freshly caught BC fish. From 49°50.200'N 124°02.281'W Elephant Point Frequently Asked Questions: General licence holders, Frequently Asked Questions: Independent access providers, Recreational licensing information and statistics, Apply for a freshwater fishing licence (British Columbia Government), Annual licence, Adult (16-64 years of age), Annual licence, Senior (65 years of age and over), Annual licence, Juvenile (under 16 years of age). then to 48°40.232'N 123°22.669'W Little Shell Island then southerly to 48°54.283'N 123°18.529'W It is illegal to use any mechanical apparatus or dredge for harvesting clams. 2020-2021 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations (PDF) Regulations effective March 1, 2020 – February 28, 2021 unless otherwise noted. 2 The daily and possession limit for halibut is either of: Clam harvesters are encouraged to fill in holes to reduce predation on exposed juvenile clams. then to 49°41.100'N 124°15.000'W in water then following the northwesterly shoreline of Prevost Island to Not all parks and campgrounds are open; Check the BC Parks website for closures; Recreation Sites and Trails BC. then to 50°09.750'N 123°51.450'W shoreline then to 49°36.100'N 124°06.000'W in water to 48°44.900'N 123°14.750'W North Pender Island. then westerly following the shoreline to 48°40.179'N 123°24.273'W Tsehum Harbour Breakwater Regulations, licences, maps, gear information and updates by fishing area for all marine species. So, I'm headed up to the Island to do some fishing, prawning and crabbing (area 12 Telegraph Cove). Treble barbless hooks are acceptable in most areas; except in tidal areas of coastal rivers and in areas where special management measures are in place. Littleneck Clam;Manila Clam;Mussels;Oysters. then to 49°41.100'N 124°18.750'W in water The popularity of prawn fishing for recreational purposes has increased substantially and there are areas of high use, by all sectors, where local depletions can occur. 41 cm 1 Chinook per day, minimum size limit is 41 cm, until midnight December 31 2020. Pender Harbour, east of a line from Henry Point at 49°37.878'N and 124°03.443'W to Francis Peninsula at 49°37.497'N and 124°03.443'W. then to 48°51.163'N 123°13.662'W By my understanding, March 1 -31 regulations will be subject to 2019-2020 size regs. Saltspring Is, 18.7 Bedwell Harbour, South Pender Island, 18.32 Stanley Point to Wallace Point, North Pender Island, 18.28 Bedwell Harbour, North Pender Island, 18.35 Head of the Bay, south of Reynard Point on northwest Moresby Island, 18.1 Cowichan Bay, Genoa Bay, Boatswain Bank. These surveys have helped improve data collection in recent years. On traps with a rigid frame and a freely opening hinged lid the trap lid must be secured by a single length of untreated cotton twine no greater than No. Unlawful Actions; British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations; British Columbia Sport Fishing Guide (In-season fishing management decisions are not in the pdf version of the guide) All related laws and regulations. Note - For planning purposes only - for in-season requirements, please see current regulations/restrictions for specific areas, gear and individual species limits, and closures/exceptions. On traps with a rigid frame and a freely opening hinged lid the trap lid must be secured by a single length of untreated cotton twine no greater than No. then to 49°35.500'N 124°24.500'W in water then to 49°31.123'N 123°59.107'W Tattenham Ledge Light Buoy