Freshwater Fishing Regulations

FRESHWATER FISHERY NOTICE

In-Season Regulation Changes

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In-season changes current to

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NOTE: These changes are IN ADDITION TO the published regulations unless noted otherwise here. Be sure to check the published regulations as found in the
2009-2011 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis.

Water In-Season Change Effective Dates
Fraser River

(upstream of Mission Bridge)
White Sturgeon Conservation Licence required to fish for white sturgeon

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September 12, 2008
Como Lake The age restriction has been rescinded. All anglers may now fish this lake. See regional regulations for daily quotas. October 28, 2008
Squamish River and all tributaries Release all hatchery steelhead

(Note: wild steelhead must also be released)
January 9, 2009
Streams that flow into tidal waters north of and including Jervis Inlet Release all wild trout/char.

(Note: this regulation now applies to all streams in Region 2)
April 1, 2009
That portion of the Stave River known as the Ruskin Spawning Channel, from the inlet near the dam downstream to the boat ramp crossing Permanently CLOSED to all fishing October 23, 2009