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Fishery Notice

Category(s):

RECREATIONAL - Salmon

Subject:

FN1085-RECREATIONAL - Salmon - Region 2 - Squamish River Chum Retention Opportunity

Returns of chum salmon to the Squamish River in 2012 are sufficient to provide 
a retention opportunity on the Squamish River. 

Effective 00:01 hours November 15, 2012 until 23:59 hours November 30, 2012 in 
the mainstem of the Squamish River downstream of the powerline crossing located 
approximately one and a half (1.5) kilometres upstream of the Cheakamus River 
you may retain:

- one (1) chum per day.

As outlined in the 2011-13 British Columbia Freshwater Salmon Supplement, you 
may also retain one (1) hatchery marked coho per day on the mainstem Squamish 
River downstream of the powerline crossing until December 31, 2012.

The Cheakamus River and Mamquam River as well as all tributaries to the 
Squamish River downstream of the powerline crossing remain closed to the 
retention of chum. The opportunities on the Cheakamus and Mamquam Rivers remain 
at:  

- one (1) hatchery marked coho per day.

Anglers are reminded that a hatchery marked coho means a coho salmon that has a 
healed scar in place of the adipose fin.

Anglers are reminded that the use of bait is not permitted on the Squamish 
River and tributaries and that single, barbless hooks are required when fishing 
for salmon and when angling in all streams of Region 2.

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 1-800-465-4336.

Variation Order No. 2012-448.


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

For more information contact the local DFO office in your area or call the 
recorded information line at 604-666-2828.

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1085
Sent November 14, 2012 at 1219

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