Fishery Notice

Effective immediately, the retention of coho salmon less than 35 cm (jacks) in 
the Cowichan River is not permitted. Jack coho opportunities will be managed to 
coincide with adult coho opportunities and will be based on abundance. Coho 
retention is currently closed. 

Any future opportunities will be announced in a separate fishery notice. 

Variation Order: 2015-559


FOR MORE INFORMATION:
 
Contact Brad Beaith, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
250-756-7190.


Notes:

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

The term "hatchery marked" means a 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.

More information on recreational fishing opportunities can be found on the 
Internet at:

www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish

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.

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.

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