Fishery Notice

Strong chinook and chum returns to the Cowichan River, combined with high water 
levels and improving coho observations are being seen in the Cowichan River.  

Effective November 1 until December 31, 2016 the daily limit of coho is one (1) 
per day (hatchery or wild) and the daily limit of chum is two (2) per day in 
the lower portion of the Cowichan River downstream from Mile 66 Trestle Bridge 
to the Highway No. 1 Bridge (Silver Bridge).  

Variation Order No. 2016-491

Notes:

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 the nearest Fisheries and Oceans Canada office or visit our website at 
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1195
Sent October 28, 2016 at 1638

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