Contents
- Fish and Wildlife
Ministry of Environment
2009-2011 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis – Printer-Friendly
Table of Contents
Provincial Regulations
- 1
- Welcome to the Online Synopsis
- 1
- Reminders for 2010-2011
- 1
- 2010 Survey of Recreational Fishing in Canada
- 3
- How to Use This Synopsis
- 4
- Salmon Management in Fresh Water
- 4
-
Salmon Sport Head Recovery Program
Atlantic Salmon Exotic Alert - 5
- How to Read the Regional Water-Specific Tables
- 6, 7, 8
- Licensing and Fees
- 7
- Conservation Surcharge Stamps
- 8
- Classified Waters Licences
- 8
- Angling Guides in B.C.
- 9
- Allowable Fishing Methods and Rules on Bait Usage
- 10
- Quotas and Size Limits
- 10
- Protected Species and “No Fishing” Areas
- 10
- Fishing in Provincial Parks and Ecological Reserves
- 10
- Fishing in National Parks
- 11
- Handling Your Catch
- 12
- Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP)
- 12
- Enforcement and Compliance
- 13
- Definitions
- 13
- Ruler for Measuring Fish
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Regional Regulations
Each of the following regional sections contains regional contact information, region-specific regulations, Management Unit boundary maps, and tables detailing water-specific regulations.
- Region 1 – Vancouver Island
- Region 2 – Lower Mainland
- Region 3 – Thompson
- Region 4 – Kootenay
- Region 5 – Cariboo
- Region 6 – Skeena
- Region 7A – Omineca
- Region 7B – Peace
- Region 8 – Okanagan
To check for recent regulation changes, go to www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/ and click on “In-Season Regulation Changes.”
We Welcome Your Suggestions
Please send comments to:
The Synopsis, Fish and Wildlife Branch,
Ministry of Environment,
PO Box 9363 STN PROV GOVT,
Victoria, B.C. V8W 9M2
Other Important Information
- Angling Ethics
- Angling Safety in Bear Country
- Boating Information
- Fluctuating Lake and Reservoir Levels
- Does my boat need to be registered?
- Eurasian Watermilfoil Alert
- Boating Etiquette and Safety
- Dean River Draw (Region 5)
- Family Fishing Weekend
- Fish Consumption Advisories
- Fish Identification Photos
- Fish Tagging in B.C.
- Fisheries Web Links
- Free “Catch Fishing” Booklet
- Message from the Director
- West Nile Virus Information
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FRONT COVER: Cameron Schmidt fishing an isolated pool on Williston Lake.
© Mark Gass
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