Fishery Notice

In 2017, fishing for salmon is closed on Osoyoos Lake.

The current count of Okanagan Sockeye past Wells Dam is 41,323. This value is 
well below the 80,000 required to initiate a recreational opportunity as 
indicated in the 2017/2018 South Coast Salmon - Integrated Fisheries Management 
Plan. There will be no recreational or commercial opportunities in 2017.

Anglers are reminded that there is no fishing for salmon in Skaha Lake.


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:  

Dale Michie 250-851-4946

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0758
Sent August 1, 2017 at 1530

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