Fishery Notice

Effective immediately until 23:59 hours December 31, 2017, the daily limit for 
pink salmon is four (4) per day in the following areas:

1) That portion of Departure Bay westerly of a line running from the following 
coordinates at 49 degrees 12.600 north, and 123 degrees 57.350 west near the 
Pacific Biological Station, to the light on Brandon Island at 49 degrees 12.427 
north, and 123 degrees 57.571 west, to the most westerly BC Ferry dock located 
at approximately 49 degrees 11.672 North, and 123 degrees 57.372 West. 

2) That portion of Nanaimo Harbour shoreward of a line from the end of the most 
southerly dock located at the Nanaimo Yacht Club, located at 49 degrees 10.614 
North, and 123 degrees 56.336 West, to the pedestrian fishing pier (crab dock) 
located at Swy-a-lana Lagoon, at 4910.264 degrees north, and 123 56.051 degrees 
west.

A gear restriction is also in effect in the above areas until 23:59 hours 
October 15, 2017. Angling is permitted using gear which includes a single 
pointed barbless hook with a maximum distance between the hook point and the 
hook shaft being not greater than 15mm. The gear restriction is not in effect 
October 16 - December 31, 2017.
 
Variation Order Number 2017-520


Notes:
Anglers are further reminded of the following:

- This opening is for PINK SALMON ONLY.
- There is a daily quota of four (4) pink salmon per day in effect. 
- Intentionally foul-hooking salmon or attempting to foul-hook salmon is 
illegal. Lack of compliance in this fishery could result in the fishery being 
immediately closed on short notice, therefore your cooperation is encouraged.
- Violations may be reported anonymously by calling 1-800-465-4336.
- All other species of salmon encountered or other finfish must be released 
immediately with the least amount of harm.
- Anglers are reminded that a Rockfish Conservation Area is in place nearby in 
portions of Departure Bay and Northumberland Channel not included within the 
areas that are opened by this notice. 
Information on Rockfish Closed Areas may be found at: 
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/maps-cartes/rca-acs/index-eng.html 


Notes:

Barbless hooks are required when fishing for salmon in tidal waters of 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.

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

Tidal Water Sport Fishing Licences can be purchased via any computer connected 
to the internet at 
https://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/nrls-sndpp/index-eng.cfm 
or by using Google search key words "Recfish Licence".

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.

For the 24 hour recorded opening and closure line, call toll free at 
1-(866)431-FISH(3474).


FOR MORE INFORMATION:
 
Brad Beaith (250) 756-7190 or contact the nearest Fisheries and Oceans Canada 
office or visit our website at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1032
Sent October 4, 2017 at 1612

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