Fishery Notice

The current status of the Fraser River Sockeye  return does not provide for 
additional recreational sockeye retention opportunities in Region 2 (Fraser and 
Harrison Rivers).  

Waters: Fraser River waters in Region 2(non-tidal waters of the Fraser River); 
and that portion of the Harrison River downstream of the Highway 7 Bridge to 
the confluence with the Fraser River.

Management Measures:  

Effective September 5 until September 28, 2018: 

- You may not fish for Sockeye salmon.
- You may not fish for Coho salmon.
- You may not use bait when fishing for salmon.

You may selectively fish for the following species:
- Chinook salmon, the daily limit is four (4) with only one (1) greater than 62 
cm.
- Chum salmon, the daily limit is four (4) per day.

Daily Limits:  The daily limit for all species of Pacific salmon from tidal and 
fresh waters combined is four (4).  Individual species limits also apply.

Reminder:  In Region 2, fishing for salmon is only permitted from one hour 
before sunrise to one after sunset each day.

Variation Order Nos.  2018-RCT-455, 2018-RCT-456, 2018-RCT-457

 
Notes:

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

Barbless hooks are required when fishing for salmon in tidal waters and non-
tidal waters in British Columbia. 

The term "marked" means a hatchery fish that has a healed scar in place of the 
adipose fin.

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)

Anglers are advised to check http://bcsportfishguide.ca for fishing closures 
and other recreational fishing information

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:

Barbara Mueller, Resource Manager (Fraser River) - Delta (604)666-2370

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0923
Sent August 31, 2018 at 1607

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