Fishery Notice

Category(s):
RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Subject:
FN1101-RECREATIONAL - SALMON - Region 2 - Harrison River Management Measures to March 31, 2019


Waters: Harrison River from the outlet of Harrison Lake downstream to the 
confluence with the Fraser River.

Management Actions: Effective until March 31, 2019: 

- The daily limit for chum salmon is two (2).
- The daily limit for hatchery coho is four (4) per day. You may not retain 
wild coho.
- You may not fish for sockeye salmon.
- You may not retain chinook or pink salmon.

In Region 2, fishing for salmon is permitted during day light hours only.

Day light hours only refers to (One hour before sunrise to one hour after 
sunset).  Reference to sunrise and sunset means the times for those events as 
calculated by the National Research Council of Canada and published daily at 
http://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-45_metric_e.html.

Variation order 2018-RCT-525, 2018-RFQ-526

Notes:

The aggregate daily limit for all species of Pacific Salmon (other than 
kokanee) from non-tidal waters combined is four (4). 

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

Sport anglers and guides are reminded to label and submit heads from adipose 
fin-clipped (hatchery-marked) chinook and coho salmon to the Salmon Head 
Recovery Program. Recovery of coded-wire tags from recreational fishers 
provides critical information for coast-wide stock assessment.  For more 
information and locations of Depots contact the Salmon Sport Head Recovery 
Program at (866) 483-9994  or visit the following site: http://www.pac.dfo-
mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/tag-etiquette/prize-prix-eng.htm

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 
(866) 431-FISH.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 
Barbara Mueller, 604-666-2370

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1101
Sent October 3, 2018 at 1010