Fishery Notice

The salmon conservation measures that were put in place this summer due to low 
flows and high water temperature have been reduced.  An overview of the 
management measures in place for salmon on the Somass, Sproat, and Stamp Rivers 
follows:

Somass River:

Effective until November 15, 2015, there is no fishing for salmon on the Somass 
River from the tidal boundary at the Papermill Dam to white triangular fishing 
boundary signs approximately 1km upstream (Falls Road Gravel Pit and the 
southernmost end of Collins Farm/Arrow Vale Campground-Hector Road).


Sproat River

Effective immediately until November 15, 2015, there is no fishing for fin fish 
on the Sproat River from Sproat Lake downstream to fishing boundary signs 
approximately 300 m downstream of the Highway No. 4 Bridge.


Stamp River:

Effective immediately until 23:59 hours November 15, 2015 there is no fishing 
for fin fish on that portion of the Stamp River from boundary signs 200 m above 
the Stamp River Falls, downstream approximately 500 m to fishing boundary signs 
located on the River and along the Fisherman's Trail.

Effective immediately until October 31, 2015, there is no fishing for salmon 
from fishing boundary signs on either side of the Stamp River located at the 
inlet to the Stamp River Hatchery lagoon, downstream approximately 750 m to 
fishing boundary signs on either side of the Stamp River.  Please note that 
this boundary may change depending on the requirements of the Robertson Creek 
Hatchery to ensure successful collection of brood stock. Any changes to this 
boundary will be announced in a separate fishery notice.

Variation Order No. 2015-483 and 2015-484


Notes:

Single, barbless hooks are required when fishing for salmon in non-tidal waters 
of British Columbia.  

Sport anglers are encouraged to participate in the Salmon Sport Head Recovery 
program by labelling and submitting heads from adipose fin-clipped chinook and 
coho salmon.  Recovery of coded-wire tags provides critical information for 
coast-wide stock assessment.  Contact the Salmon Sport Head Recovery Program 
toll free at (866) 483-9994 for further information.

If you're going fishing for salmon in non-tidal (fresh) waters, you need a Non-
Tidal Angling Licence, issued by the Province of British Columbia.  Visit the 
provincial website to buy your licence. Licences are available to B.C. 
residents and non-residents. Fees may vary and are listed online.  
(www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/licences)

Did you witness suspicious fishing activity or a violation?  If so, please call 
the Fisheries and Ocean Canada 24-hour toll free Observe, Record, Report line 
at (800) 465-4336 or the British Columbia's toll-free RAPP line (Report All 
Poachers and Polluters) at 1-877-952-RAPP (7277).

For the 24 hour recorded opening and closure line, call toll free at 
1-(866)431-FISH (3474).


FOR MORE INFORMATION:
 
Contact your local Fisheries and Oceans Canada office or visit our website at 
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1112
Sent October 2, 2015 at 1633

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