April 1,1992 to March 31,1993 inclusive

British Columbia Tidal Waters YOU AND THE LAW The Tidal Waters Sport Guide is intended for general information purposes only. Where there is a discrepancy between ths guide and the regulations, the regulations are the final authority. Regulations are subjectto change from time to time and it is the responsibility of an individual to be informec of the current regulations. Depending on availability, 'egulations applicable to sport fishing in British Columbia nay be obtained from a Officer.

DFO/4676 Minister of Supply and Services 1992 Cat, No. Fs 1-43/1993E ISBN0-662-19358-X Egalement disponible en franca is s. us le hire : Guide de la peche sportive 1992/93 dans leseaux a m.ireede laColombie-Britannique. Produced by:CommunicationsBra;ch, Pacific Region, DFO. For further information, contact 66<-0384. Photocontributionsgratefullyacknowledged: Rick Harbo, Ron Ptolemv, Phil Edgell and Neil Bourne; Illustrations by Bernie Lyon. Cover photo courtesy of Langara I -hing LodgeLtd. British Columbia Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Guide 1992/1993

CONTENTS General Restrictions 3 Daily Limits/Possession Limits 5

SALMON Possession Limits 6 How you can tell the difference: Chinook,Sockeye, Coho,Pink &Chum 7 Salmon Conservation 14 Chinook Limits 15 FINFISH-Other than Salmon 17

SHELLFISH Species 23 Contaminated Areas 33 Dioxin Closures 46 Reporting Violations (Fold-out map) 50 Divers 51

Licences 52 Metric Measurements 53 Consultation 54 Boating Safety Tips 55 Vessels 56

PRESERVATION Salmonid Enhancement Program 58 Pacific Salmon Foundation 59 How to Release Salmon 60 Survey, SportFishing Diary 62 Tagging Research Program 63 SALMONID HEAD RECOVERY SPORT DEPOTS 67 & -flHHflHH DFO District Offices and Important Numbers 98 Minister of Ministre des and Oceans Peches et des Oceans

Recreational fishing m British Columbia is enjoyed by a growing number of people. Lastyear, more than 450,000 anglers purchased a tidal waters sport fishing licence to seek the thrill of catching a salmon or other game fish. Whether fishing from the shore,a car-top boat or a luxury power cruiserthe appeal of B.C. fishing is part of the west coast fabric. Whether the fishing is carried out under the shadow of skyscrapers, the quiet isolation of the west coast of , remote northern inlets, or the Queen Charlotte Islands, the appeal is universal. Thefishing resource in Canadais managed for the bene fit of everyone by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, withconservation as the numberone priority. Because of the popularity ofseveral ofthesalmon andgroundfish species, we havereduced thecatch orareconsulting withorganizations to reduce thecatch. Pay particular attention this yearto lingcod limits listed in this guide, and look for anticipated new regu lationsforcoho. Withcareful management,wecansustain the almost $3billion recreational across Canada for generations to come. This guide outlines the regulations established by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for sport fishing in all tidalwatersin British Columbia. Iencourageyou to useit,and learnfromit.Theintentis tomakeanglersaware oftherestric tions pertaining to fishing, which are in place to protect the resource for you and for future generations. Ihad thechance todosomefishing myself lastyear. Iwas able to landa 26 pound chinook salmon then, and I hope to beback again in 1992. I hope you have a memorable fishing experience!

John C. Crosbie Minister of Fisheries and CHzeans General Restrictions

It is illegal to: • sportfish for finfish without a licence. • use bare, unbaited hooks (without a lure) or grapnels. • use, on a line,gear designed to catch more than one fish at a time except when fishing for herring. • use more than one line when sport fishing in the tidal waters of the Pitt River (downstream of the CPR bridge) and in the Fraser River tidal waters (downstream from Mission CPR bridge). Geardesigned tocatch a maximum oftwofish at one time (bar ) is permitted in this area. • use more than two single-pointed hooks in tandem (as whenfishing withbait) in the watersof Burrard Inletnearthe mouth of the CapilanoRiverfrom the 14thSt.Pierto Prospect Light on theseawall ofStanley Park to thenorthtower ofthe Lion's GateBridge from August1 to December 31. Each hook must have a single point which measures no greaterthan 15 mm between the point and the shank of the hook. • to use anything but a single hook and artificial luresfrom August1untilSept. 15in thewatersofDiscovery Passage and Campbell River bounded by a line true east of the fishing boundarysign at OrangePointto the middleof thechannel, then southeasterly down the middle of the channel to the intersection of a line true east from the fishing boundary sign on Tyee Spit. • possess, except at place of ordinary residence, any fish caughtwhile sport fishing thatisdressedor packed sothatthe fish cannot be easily identified, countedor measured — for example, crabs withoutershell removed or fish fillets without skin. • buy, sell, barter or attempt to buy, sell or barter any fish caught by sport fishing. • use stones, clubs, firearms, explosives, or chemicals to molest, injure or kill fish. • catch or attempt to catch fish by or with snares. • trapor penfish on their spawning ground, or in rivers or streams leading to spawning grounds. • fish with a fixedweight (sinker) greater than one kg unless a is used, in which case the must be attached to the downrigger by means of an automatic release clip. Theclipmustfree the fishing linewhenthe fish takesthe lure, allowing the fish to be retrieved by rod and reel or sepa rate handline. • usea gurdy, downrigger or other implement or appliance that isactivated byasource ofpower other than byhand when sport fishing (exemption for those unable touse manual gear can be obtained by providing a medical certificate to: Chief, Recreational Fisheries Division, DFO, 400-555 W. Hastings, Vancouver, V6B 5G3). • use a netofany kind for sport fishing, except: a)a dip net may beused when fishing for herring or when landing a fish caught by and b)onegillnet or set net may be used whenfishing forsmelts or eulachons, provided the mesh size isgreater than 25 mm but less than 50 mm, and the length is less than7.5 m. Afloating buoyclearly marked withthe name of the operator must be attached to each end of the net. • usea dip netexcept when fishing for herring, smelts, eula chons,or crab,or when landing fish. • use gaff hooks in angling except when used as an aid to landing a fish caught on a legal line or rod and reel. • use torches or artificial lights while sport fishing, except when submerged and attached to a fishing line within one metre of the fishing hook. • use spears to fish for salmon, trout, char, sturgeon and shellfish. • fish for salmon and trout for personal use except by angling. • to tend a licenced angler's gear without possessing a licence yourself. • fail to record forthwith, on your licence, in ink, any chi nook salmon caught and retained. • catch and retain chinook salmon without a valid chinook conservation stamp affixed to vour licence. s°'-.-'•-..'»- ::•- *dg\y -';.'-*• * ";v..>\-

YOU AND THE LAW The British Columbia Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Guide is intended for general informaticn purposes only. Where there isa discrepancy between this guide andthe regulations, the regulations arc the final authority. Regulations aresubject tochange from time to time and it is the responsibility ofan individual to be informed ofthe current regulations. Depending onavailability, regulations applicable tosport fishing in Br tish Columbia may be obtained from a Fishery Officer Daily Limits These are general guides to daily limits by species. It is your responsibility to check closed areas and closed seasons for specific species and areas. Weight Quan. : 0 : combined species total of 75 (varies dependingon species and area, seep. 24) Crabs: North Coast and West Coast of Vancouver Island Cape Cautionsouth, through straits 4 Eulachons: 20 kg Flounder Halibut: Herring: Lingcod: varies, depending on area, see p. 19 : 12, 25 or 75 (variesdepending on speciesand area,see p. 29) : : in shell 15 removed from shell one-half litre Perch: 8 Prawns and shrimp: in the shell 12 kg shells removed 4 kg Rockfish: combined rockfish and sculpins Salmon: (However, there are many exceptions: see p. 15 for chinook limits and p. 73-92 in closures section for varying limi Rock : north of Cape Caution 12 south of Cape Caution 6 Sea urchins: 12 Scallops, spiny or pink: Sole: • Sturgeon: 1 Trout and char combined except: over 50 cm under 30 cm

Possession Limits Thepossession limit isthenumberoffish (all species) that an angler has in his/her possession, at any given time,except at place of ordinary residence. Shrimp, Prawns and Halibut: One single-day limit. All Other Fish and Shellfish: Two single-day limits. SALMON Possession Limitsfor Salmon • two single-day limits of frt*sh, smoked, or frozen and 10 kg canned OR • one day limit of fresh, smoked, or frozen and 20 kg canned OR • 40 kg canned (Weights refer togross weight which isthetotal weight ofthe can or bottle plus the weight of the fish therein.) NOTE: SALMON AND GAME FISH TAKEN FROM NON- TIDAL WATERS MAY ONLY BE CANNED AT A PERSON'S ORDINARY RESIDENCE.

Transport/Export Limits Inorderto transport or export salmon or game fish from British Columbia which has been caught by another person, written authorization from a fishery officer is required. No person shall export more than 40kg gross weight of canned salmon from B.C. duringanycalendaryear, ifthesalmon was taken bysport fishing. (Gross weight includes theweight of the container.) Check with customs officials inyour country for regula tionsconcerning the importationof your catch.

Fish must bedressed orpacked so that the species of fish can be easily identified, counted and/or measured ifa size orspecies limit applies. Where a fish has been filleted, two wholefillets are considered as :>ne fish, and the skin must not be removed from the fillet. Chinook Chinook salmon/Saumon quinnat Black gums and a spotted tail distinguish the chinook from France other salmonids. It has a lightly spottedblue-green back and saumon royale is the largest, most prized game fish. The chinook lives from Germany three to seven years. It weighs between 1.5 kg and 30 kg. Konigslachs Average size chinooks are often known as springs in B.C., Japan thoseover 13.5 kgare calledtyees,and inthe U.S., chinookare masunosuke called king salmon. Spain salmon chinook See pages 15-16 for limits.

T Pletcher copyright (photo) Sockeye Sockeye Salmon/Saumon Rouge The sockeye isalmost toothless with prominent, glassy eyes. France Slimmest and most streamlined of the Pacific species, the saumon rouge silver-blue sockeye lives from four to five years. It usually Germany weighs between 2.2 kgand 3.1 kgbutcanreach 6.3 kg. Young Rotlachs, Blaurucken sockeye remain in fresh water nursery lakes a year or more Japan before migrating to the sea. benizake, benimasu,himemasu Each sockeye salmon you keep must be at least 30 cm long. Spain salmon

T.Pletcher copyright (photo) Coho Coho salmon/Saumon coho Cohohavewhitegums,black tongues and a few spotson their France tails. Bright silver with a metallic blue dorsal surface, coho saumon argente usually live for three years and grow rapidly in their final Germany year. They weigh between 1.3 kg and 14 kg. In theStrait of Silberlachs Georgia from ApriltoearlyJune, smallcoho passing from the Japan grilse stage to maturity are calledbluebacks. ginzake, ginmasu Eachcoho you keep must be at least30cm long. Spain salmon

T.Pletcher copyright (photo) o Pink Pink Salmon/Saumon Rose Pink salmon have tiny scales and a tail heavily marked with France largeovalspots. In the sea,pinks havesilverbodieswith spot saumon rose ted backs. Theyare the smallestof the Pacific salmon,usually Germany weighingabout 2.2kg,but occasionally reaching4.5 kg.They Buckellachs are more abundant in northern waters in even-numbered Japan years and in southern waters in odd-numbered years. Pinks sepparimasu, masu karafutomasu live only two years. Spain Each pink salmonyou keep must be at least30cm long. salmon rosado

T.Pletcher copyright (photo) Chum Chum salmonlSaumon keta A white tip on the anal fin usuallyidentifies a chumsalmon. France Resembling sockeye, but larger, chumhavesilvery sideswith saumon kita black spots and faint grid-like bars. They live three to five Germany years and weigh about 4.5 kg to 6.5 kg but they have been Hundslachs, Ketalachs known to reach as much as 15 kg. Japan Eachchum salmonyou keep must be at least 30cm long. sake, shake Spain salmon chum

T.Pletcher copyright (photo) How can you tell the difference?

GUMS

Chinook

The chinook has black gums at the base of its teeth In some areas it is known as "black m >uth

Coho

The coho's gums are almost white.

Pink

The mouth in a pink salmon is white.

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12 TAILS

The chinook has a flowing V-shaped tail that is generally covered with spots.

The coho has a square tail with just a few scattered spots, usually on the upper portion of the tail.

The pink salmon has a V-shaped tail covered with large oval spots. Its scales are very small.

13 Salmon Conservation Five species of salmon are indigenous to the coastal waters of BritishColumbia. Allmay be taken in the tidal water sport fishery under regulations set by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (see closures section for area/time clo sures and special limits). At present only chinook and coho maybe taken in the non-tidal waters of the province. The combined daily limit for all species of Pacific salmon (except chinook) is 4. All species other than chinook must be at least 30 cm long Please refer to the section on closures, and pages 15-16 for special limits on chinook, and note changes may be made by Public Notice. It is the responsibility of anglers to make themselves aware of regulation amendments. Please use telephone numbers for DFO offices listed ontheinside back page ofthis guide to find out aboutany recentchanges.

Coho Wild coho stocks, especially in theStrait ofGeorgia and theFraser River areinserious decline, inbothescapement and catch. The reasons areoverfishing and loss ofhabitat. Aspe cial taskforce offisheries managers, scientists, and habitatand enhancement experts has been set up by DFO to address the problem. Collection and analysis of data, consultation with user groups and the public havebeenundertaken in the past two years. This year, recommendations will be made for rebuilding the wild coho stocks. Thegoalis forwildcoho to beself-sustaining. Todo this, theremustbegoodquality spawning and rearing habitat and theexploitation rate must be lowenough overthe long term tohavenewgenerations at leastas largetheprevious one. The proportion of coho being caught — the exploitation rate —currentlyaverages75-80 percent,whichis 10 percentage pointshigherthan the rate required to sustain the species. An integrated managementapproach will use a program of harvest management, habitat protection and restoration and enhancementobjectives. It isexpected remedialmeasures will be started this year. Watch for them.

Chinook Conservation measures for chinookhavebeenapplied in all three fishingsectors—sport, commercialand native for the past four years. Results of the conservation program have been encouraging.

14 Sincethe program began, runs of chinookin most rivers seem to be increasing. All sectors should be congratulated on their efforts in helping to achieve this goal. A program to pro duce enhanced chinook salmon has set target production for 1995. Community involvement in enhancement activities is playing an important role. Again this year, all fishing sectors will participate in the chinook conservation program, which for sport fishing includes the conservation stamp on each licence, size limits, daily and annual limits, and closures in conservation areas. Chinook catches must also continue to be recorded on the licence. Please retain your licence. Towards the end of the season, licences are randomly recalled by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to provide better data for future man agement decisions.

General Chinook Limits From December 1 to March 31, the coastwide daily limit for chinook salmon is two. Subject to catchand size limitsstated in the closuressec tion ofthisguide, the annual chinooklimitis 30intidal waters oftheprovince, the minimum sizelimitis45cm,and thedaily limit is four.

SpecialDaily, Annual, and Size Limits for Chinook *Please also see closuressection,pages 73-97, and refer to centrefold map for areas. The following maps and descriptions will give you a general overview of the chinook conservation program.

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North Coast: from Dixon Entrance to Cape Caution (Areas 1-11) The minimum size limit Ls 45cm, the daily limit is 2,and of thecoastwide annual chinook limit of30, allmay be taken from these areas combined. South Coast: Queen Charlotte, Johnstone and Georgia Straits — Cape Sutil to Cadboro Bay(Areas 12-that portion of area 19 extending to Cadboro Bay, and areas28 and 29): Northern boundary from Cape Sutil (Vancouver Island) then to Mexicana Point (Hope Island), along the northerly shoreline of Hope Island to Secretary Point, then to Bright Island in the Buckle Group, then to Wescott Point near the north side of the entrance to Shelter Bay on the mainland. Southern boundary from Cadboro Point (Vancouver Island) east to the international boundary. The minimum size limit for chinook is 62 cm, the daily limit is 2 and of thecoastwide annual limit of 30, 15 may be taken from these areas and areas 28 and 29 combined. Southern Vancouver Island: (that portion of area 19 from Cadboro Bay-thatportion of 20to Sheringham Point): Cadboro Point east to the International Boundary, to Sheringham Point southto the International Boundary. The minimum size limit for chinook is 45 cm, the daily limit is2 and of thecoastwide annual limit of30, 20 may be taken from this area. West Coast of Vancouver Island:(that portion of area 20 west of Sheringham Point-area 27): The minimum size limit for chinook is 45 cm, the daily limit is 4 and of the coastwide annual limit of30, all may be taken from these areas combined. From December 1 to March 31, the daily limit is 2.

16 FINFISH - OTHER THAN SALMON

Bottomfish Cod, lingcod, pollock, sablefish, greenling and rockfish are whitemeat fish indigenous to the west coast. Please refer to individual species for limits. Dogfish Dogfish is a whitemeat fish found along the Pacific coast. Due to relatively high levels of mercury in the tissues of large (and older) dogfish, it is recommended you eat only those fish measuring less than 60 cm. No daily limit. Dogfish

Herring The daily limit for herring is 20 kg. Pacific herring

Eulachon The daily limit for eulachon is 20 kg. When fishing by means of a gillnet for eulachon or smelt, the net cannot exceed 7.5m in length and the mesh size must be greater than 25 mm, but less than 50 mm. Eulachon

17 Flatfish (Flounder and Sole) The combined daily limit tor flounder and sole is 8. English sole

Halibut No one may fish for or retain halibut from January 1 to January 31,1993. The daily limit for halibut is 2, and the possession limit is also 2. Pacific halibut

JointCanadian and American regulations are inplace o conserve and protect halibit. Asport fishing charter vessel operator intending to fishfcr halibut must possess a valid licence for his/her vessel. The licence is issued free of charge by the: International Pacific Halibut Commission P.O. Box 95009 Seattle, Washington, JSA98145-2009 Phone: (206) 634-18' 8 Fax: (206) 632-2983 Applications are available rom the IPHC and some DFO offices. Operators must reapply annually to renewthe licence.

18 Lingcod Biological assessments have indicated that lingcod stocks in the waters between Vancouver Island and the mainland are severely depressed and require protection if the stocks are to rebuild. The Georgia Strait creel survey showed that thanks to voluntary compliance during 1991 from the recreational fish ing community, the lingcod catch was markedly reduced. As a result of this excellent response, the Department feels confi dent the stocks will be rebuilt. Transplant techniques have been developed and other enhancement measures are being explored to assist in the rebuilding of lingcod stocks. Lingcod

For Johnstone Strait and the Strait of Georgia (Areas 11-19, continuing to Area 20 to Sheringham Point, and Areas 28 and 29) the following conditions apply: The season is from June 1 to September 30, the minimum size limit is 65 cm, the daily limit is one (with a possession limit of two). NOTE: In addition, the rest of the south coast (the West Coast of Vancouver Island) is closed to lingcod between November 1-April 30, as lingcod spawn during this time. Anglers are permitted to retain three lingcod per day (with a possession limit of six), in other areas of the coast during the open periods. A regulatory amendment has been proposed to set theannual limitfor lingcod at 10. In theinterim theDepartment requests your voluntary compliance with this proposal, and with recording your lingcod catch on yourlicence.

19 Perch The daily limit for perch is 8. Pileperch

Rockfish Research and biological monitoring programs have indi cated that rockfish stocks in the Lower Strait of Georgia are approaching critically low levels of abundance. Many species require 20 years or more to reach maturity. If sustainable levels of stocks are to be maintained, harvest rates must be substantially reduced by all sectors. A technical committee with representatives from DFO and the SFAB is considering conservation measures. The daily limit for rockfish and sculpin combined is 8. Changes in limits are being considered. To avoid possi ble violations, please check with local DFO offices regard ing changes in daily and possession limits of rockfish. Quillback rockfish

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20 Smelt Smelt fishing is closed from June 15 to August 15 inclu sive, in waters of the lower B.C. mainland east of a line from Reception Point on the Sechelt Peninsula, to Thrasher Rock Light and to the most westerly point of the International Boundary in the Strait of Georgia.These same waters are also closed to sport fishing for smelt from 8 a.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Thursday at all other times of the year. When fishing for smelt or eulachons by means of a gillnet, the net cannot exceed 7.5m in length and the mesh size must be greater than 25 mm, but less than 50 mm. A floating buoy clearly marked with the name of the oper ator must be attached to each end of the net. SurfSmelt

Thiswhite outline sign indicatesa boundary of an area closed to sport fishing for anyfinfish.

Thiswhite outline sign is a boundary markerfor management areas, and when found at the mouth of a stream, indicates the tidal mark. These may

Check your regulations.

21 Sturgeon The daily limit is 1. The minimum size limit for sturgeon is 100 cm. Any fish lessthan 100 cm must be returned to the water immediately.

Trout and char There is no closed season for trout and char in tidal waters except as periodically announced. See B.C. Freshwater Fishing RegulationsSynopsisfor closures in non-tidal waters. The combined daily limit for trout and char is 2, and only one may be greaterthan 50 cm in overall length. None may be smaller than 30 cm. The provincial ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks, FisheriesBranch,is taking action to protect wild stocks. These actions include small stream habitat protection andspe cial angling regulations in non-tidal and tidal waters. Wild trout and char stocks are generally depressed south of Cape Caution and further regulation changesare contemplated. In the meantime, tidal anglers are requested to voluntarily releaseany wild trout and char. Hatcheryfish(witha missing adiposefin) maybe retainedsubjecttothe dailycatchand size limits. Cutthroat trout

If your tidal waters sport fishin 3licence is lost or accident y destroyed, a replacement licence mustbe obtained prior to resuming fishing. Itcan be ob'ainedat any licence vendor's for thesame price as the original licence. The vendor will asK you to complete a statutory declaration describing the dispostionof the original licence. CATCH RECORDED ON YOUR ORIGINAL LICENCE MUST BE RECORDED AGAIN ON YOUR REPLACEMENT LICE NCE.

22 SHELLFISH

Shellfish is a popular term used to describe aquatic inver tebrate animals (without a backbone), which are harvested. Manyshellfish like clams, crabs and sea urchins have a hard outer shell, but there are also shellfish with shells reduced or even absent, such as squid, octopus and sea cucumbers.

Sewage Contamination Eatingcontaminated bivalve molluscs(shellfishwith two shells), e.g. oysters, mussels, clams and rock, swimming and weathervane scallops, can cause serious illness. The chief sources of contamination are paralytic shellfish poison and human sewage. Do not eat raw shellfish unless the shellfish have been taken from clean waters. Bacteriaare destroyed if the shellfish are well cooked. If stored, the shellfish should either be frozen or held at a temperature below 7°C. Care should be taken in handling all shellfish to avoid food contamination. For instance, cooked crabs should not be rinsed in contaminated water; clams and oysters should not be held over the side of the vessel.These precautions have no effecton paralytic shell fish poisoning.

Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Paralytic shellfish poison (PSP, also known as red tide) and sewage contamination only affect bivalve molluscs, i.e. shellfish with two shells. Other shellfish, such as shrimp, prawns, crabs, abalone, etc.,and finfishare not affected. People eating bivalve molluscs should be aware of the symptoms of PSP. The first indication of poisoning is numb ness or tingling of the lips and tongue which spreads to the fingers and toes. These symptoms are followed by a loss of muscular coordination, terminating in paralysis as well as inability to breathe. At the first sign of such symptoms induce vomiting, take a laxative and drink a solution of baking powder or baking soda, then get medical attention as soon as possible. Among the bivalve species, the butter retains PSPfor long durations, sometimes more than a year. The poison is likely to be concentrated in the siphon (neck)and gills of the butter clam. As a precaution, when butter clams are steamed open, one should discard the siphon, the gills and the liquid released during the steaming process.

23 Dioxin Contamination Dioxin and furan contamination has also caused the closure of someareas, and the issuance of safeconsumption limits for the hepatopancreas (digestive gland) of the crab taken by recreational harvesters. Ongoing monitoring pro gramsensure that all areas whic h mightbe contaminated by dioxins and furans are closed to commercial harvesting and that only safe shellfish reach the market. Refer todioxinclosuresand restricted areas,pages46-49. Anyone interested in harvesting and eating shellfish should followthese safety guidelines: Referto shellfishclosed areas, pages 33-46; check with the local fishery officerin the area you plan to be harvestinglor an update on the safetyof the shellfish beaches; or call the 24-hour shellfish safety information line at (604) 666-3169.

Abalone Due to conservation concerns thisfishery isclosedto har vest of all abalone until further notice.

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Clams Checkwith the nearest DFOoffice (seeinside back page of this guide for telephone numbers) for PSP closures; also refer to sewage and dioxin contamination closures and restricted areas in this guide. Daily limits vary according to area: South of Cape Caution the combined daily limit is 75, of which no more than 12may be razor clams and no more than 25 may be butter clams. Due to paralytic shellfish poison risk, clam digging north of Cape Caution is not permitted except in Area 1 where sport fishermen are permitted to harvest razor clams up to a maximum of 75 per day.

24 Native Littleneck

Butter Clam

Manila Clam

25 The most effectivemethod for digging manila clams isan ordinary short-tined garden rake. On beaches with extensive populations of littleneck clams, diggers use long-tined rakes. The butter clams, lying further below the surface and further down the beach, are usually dug with a garden-type, long- handled potato fork. Razorclamsare dug individuallywith a short-handled, thin-bladed shovel. Harvesters are encour aged to fill in holes to reduce predation on exposed juvenile clams. Razor Clam

Oyster Tenures To harvest clams on farms, a person must first obtain permission from the oyster farm operator. This regula tion is designed to protect fragile oyster beds, which are clear ly marked with RED concrete markers. Also, recreational reserves have been established throughout the Strait of Georgia; they may be marked by a YELLOW concrete marker. Check with the local DFO office to find locations of reserves. Standard concrete marker

26 Crabs English Bay and False Creek in outer Burrard Inlet are closed inside a line from a fishing boundary sign on Jericho Beach to Ferguson Point in , all year. Inner Burrard Inlet is closed between the First and Second Narrows bridges throughout the year. The combined daily limit for Dungeness and red rock crabs from Cape Caution south through Queen Charlotte, Johnstone, Georgia and Juan de Fuca Straits to Bonilla Point is 4. In all other waters the combined daily limit for Dungeness, red rock and Alaska king crab is 6 of which no more than 2 may be Alaska king crab.

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crab trap. The name of the person operating the trap must be clearly marked on the buoy. • No one may use more than two rings, dip nets or traps or a combination of these to fish for crabs.

27 • No one may use any gear except ring nets or dip nets at any time in Pender Harbour, east of a line between Henry Point and Francis Peninsula. • No one may use any gear except ring nets or dip nets at any time in Fulford Harbour. • No one may use a jig, gaff, spear, rake or any sharp- pointed instrument to take crabs It is requested harvesters voluntarily comply with non- retention of female crabs to protect the stocks by allowing for maximum reproduction. Check with the nearest DFO office for closures and refer to dioxin closures and restricted areas listed in this guide. There may be limits on the amount of the digestive gland (hepatopancreas) which can be eaten from crabs taken in some areas. Pacific (Dungeness) Crab

28 Crab watch program At some provincial parks, a crab watch program has been put into effect to protect undersized crabs. Byharvesting only legal size crabs, the breeding stock is protected. Most crabs mature after four years and breed at least once before they reach legal size.

Report violators by calling 666-3500, in Vancouver, or the ORR toll free number: PROTECT UNDERSIZED 1-800-663-9453. CRABS

Please obey the posted regulatic end ask others to do so as well Report violators: 666-3500 24 hours aday

Mussels The daily limit for blue mussels is 75 and the daily limit for California mussels is 25, except in Pacific Rim National Park where the combined daily limit for mussels is 12. North of Cape Caution is closed to the harvest of all mussels due to PSP. Check with the nearest DFO office for PSP closures; also refer to sewage contamination closures listed in this guide.

California mussels

29 Octopus Octopus have eight tentacles that sometimes stretch 4.8m across in a 45 kg specimen. It is a mollusc which is related to the squid, oyster, clam, and snail The giant Pacific octopus is the majorspecieson the westcoastand also the world's largest octopus. It is illegal to use jigs, gaffs, spears, rakes, or any sharp pointed instrument to take octopus. Daily limit is 1. Pacific octopus

Oysters The daily limit for oysters in the shell is 15. Foroysters already removed from the shell, the daily limit is one-half litre. North of Cape Caution is closed to the harvest of oys ters due to PSP. Helpful Hint: Return oyster shells to the beach, prefer ably where you collected them. Oyster larvae survive at a much better rate if they settle on the old shells. Check with the nearest DFO office for PSP closures; refer also to sewage and dioxin contamination closures and restrict ed areas listed in this guide. Permission is required to harvest oysters from marked oyster farms. Oyster

30 Scallops The daily limit for rock scallops south of Cape Caution is 6. The daily limit for pink and spiny scallops together is 75. North of Cape Caution is closed to the harvest of rock, pink, spiny and weathervane scallops due to PSP. Check with the nearest DFO office for PSP closures; refer also to sewage contamination closures listed in this guide. Rock , open

Sea Cucumber The harvesting of sea cucumber is closed from December 15 to March 1.

Sea Urchins The daily limit for sea urchins is 12. Red Sea urchin

31 Shrimp and Prawns Burrard Inlet,between Firstand SecondNarrows bridges, is closed throughout the year. The combined daily limit for shrimp and prawns in the shell is 12 kg or 4 kg for shrimp and prawns from which the shell has been removed. You may only sport fish for shrimp bv means of traps. It is illegal to use more than four shrimp or prawn traps, or a combination of these. A floating buoy must be attached to each end of line or each trap and the name of the person operating the gear must be clearly marked on the buoy. Check with the nearest DFO office for closures; also refer sewage and dioxin contamination closures and restricted areas listed in this guide.

Penalties for contravention of the British Columbia Spon Fishing Regulations include \ oluntary ticket payments upto $1,000 andpossible seizure :ndforfeiture offishing gesr and catch, or court imposed mes up to $100,000on first offence and possible court in posedforfeiture offishing gear, catch, vessel, or other squipment used inthe commission ofan offence. L :ences may also be suspended or cancelled.

32 Shellfish Contaminated Areas No harvesting of any bivalve molluscs is allowed in the loca tion and time period described in each closure. Closures apply all year round unless otherwise stated. This list may be revised from time to time. Please check with the Fisheries and Oceans Office nearest to the location of harvest for the latest update prior to harvesting.

All Areas Any Canadian fisheries waters of the Pacific Ocean within 125 m of: (a) any wharf, dock, platform or other structure used for vessel moorage; or (b) any permanently anchored floating structures, including float homes, barges, platforms and vessels.

Areal The waters and tidal foreshore of Mamim Bay, Juskatla Inlet, Graham Island. The waters and tidal foreshore of Massett Sound, Graham Island, lying south of a line drawn between Westacott Point and Entry Point, and north of a line drawn between Crowell Point and Camp Point. The waters and tidal foreshore of Dinan Bay and McClinton Bay, Masset Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from the northern headland of Awun Bay to the nearest point on the northern shore of Masset Inlet. The waters and tidal foreshore of Port Clements, Masset Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from the southern point at the entrance to Kumdis Bay to Martin Point on Kumdis Island, thence southward to a point 125 metres south of the Port Clements jetties.

Area 2 The waters and tidal foreshore of Bearskin Bay, Moresby Island, lying inside a line drawn from Beattie Point to Belle Point on Maude Island and thence to Haida Point.

Area 5 The waters and tidal foreshore of Dolphin Island, lying within a 1400-metre radius of the most northerly point of land at the Kitkatla Indian Village.

Area 6 The waters and tidal foreshore of Kitimat Arm, lying inside a line drawn between RaleyPoint and a point 400metres north of the mouth of Bish Creek.

33 Area 7 The waters and tidal foreshore of Trout Bay, Klemtu, lying inside a line drawn from Klemtu Point to the northern head land of the bay. The waters and tidal foreshore ot Bella Bella, lying south of a line drawn from the western headland of Cavin Cove to the northern tip of Spirit Island thence to Robins Point, and north of a line drawn from the northern headland of McLoughlin Baydue east to the shore of Denny Island.

Area 12 That portion of Hardy Baylying inside a straight line drawn from Daphne Point on the east side of Hardy Bay to Duval Point on the west side except the channel between Duval Island and Vancouver Island. The waters and foreshore of Echo Bay, Gilford Island, lying within 300 m of any part of the boat moorage. The waters and foreshore of Beaver Harbour, lyinginsidea straight linedrawn fromThomasPointthrough Cormorant Rock to the shore of Vancouver Island, but not including the small unnamed island immediately to the south of Shell Island. The watersand foreshore of Port Neville, includingBaresides Bay, lying east of a straight line drawn from Collingwood Point to Hanatsa Point and thence due south to the opposite shore, and west of a north-south line drawn through the east ern tip of the largest unnamed islet. The waters and foreshore of Hopetown Passage, Watson Island, lying inside a line drawn from Hopetown Point due east to the nearest point of land. The waters and foreshoreof MacgowanBay, Drury Inlet,lying inside a line drawn from a point on shore at 50°54.82'N and 127°08.62'W, thence southeasterly to 50°54.65'N and 127°08.40'W on the opposite shore. The waters and foreshore of a small unnamed bay, immedi ately west of the Everard Islets,Drury Inlet,lying inside a line drawn from a point on shore at 50°53.38'N and 127°02.73'W, thence easterly to a point on shore at 50°53.36'N and 127°02.47'W. The waters and foreshore of Shoal Harbour, Gilford Island, lying inside a line drawn from a point on the west shore at 50°44.59'N and 126°30.18'W thence easterly to a point on shore at 50°44.59'N and 126°29.98V\. The waters and foreshore of Cohoe Bay, Blunden Harbour, lying inside a line drawn from a point of land on the north shore at 50°54.00'N and 127°14.64,W thencesouth to a point on shore at 50°53.83'N and 127°14.28'W.

34 Area 13 The waters and foreshore of Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island, including Grouse Island, lying inside a straight line drawn across the mouth of the cove. The waters and foreshore of Mansons Landing, Cortes Island, lying within 900m of the government dock, but not including Manson Lagoon, from May 31 to September 30. The waters and foreshore of Von Donop Inlet, Cortes Island from May 31 to September 30. The waters and foreshore of Heriot Bay,Quadra Island lying within 250 m of the government float and the ferry wharf. That portion of the foreshore from Middle Point, north of Duncan Bay, to a point on the foreshore midway between Pinecrest and Evergreen roads, Campbell River. The waters and foreshore of Drew Harbour, Quadra Island lying inside a straight linedrawn from the northernmost tip of RebeccaSpit across the entrance of Drew Harbour to its west ern headland, from May 31 to September 30. That portion of the foreshore of Gorge Harbour, Cortes Island lying between a point on shore 300 m west of the Gorgeview Marina and a point on shore 300 m east of the government wharf, from May 31 to September 30. The waters and forshore at the head of Whatetown Bay, Cortes Island lying inside a line drawn from the north shore at 50°06.61'N and 125°02.82'W thence south to 50°06.56'N and 125°02.82'W. The foreshore lying 1000m northward and 500 m southward from the mouth of Simms Creek. The waters lying within a 300m radius of the mouth of Willow Creek. The waters and foreshore of BigBay,Stuart Island lying inside a straight line drawn from Hesler Point to Whirlpool Point. The waters and foreshore of Kelsey Bayand Salmon Bay lying inside a straight line drawn from the northern headland of Brasseau Bay through the Peterson Islet navigation beacon to the shore of Vancouver Island. The waters and foreshore of Loughborough Inlet lying inside a line drawn between the two headlands of the unnamed bay at the mouth of Grassy Creek. The foreshore at the head of Forward Harbour.

Area 14 The waters and foreshore ofComox Harbour and surrounding areas lying inside a line drawn from Gartley Point to the ComoxBarbellbuoy (P54) and thence to a point on land 250 m east of the Point Holmes boat ramp.

35 Thewatersand foreshore ofComox Harbourand surrounding areas lying inside a line drawn from Gartley Point to the Comox Bar bell buoy (P54) and thence to the southern head land of the unnamed baysouth ol GartleyPoint,from August 31 to June 30. The waters and foreshore of Deep Bay, Baynes Sound, lying within 300 m of the government wharf. Theforeshore of UnionBay, Baynes Sound,lyingbetweenthe southern headland of Union Bay and the footof Tipton Road. The waters and foreshore of BaynesSound lying inside a line drawn from a pointon shore 125 m northof the Buckley Bay ferry dock to the green navigation buoy (P43) in Baynes Sound, and thence through the northern headland at the mouth of the Tsable River to the shore 500 m south of the Mac's Oyster Company plant. That portion of the foreshore on the west side of from Denman Pointapproximately 700 m to the south ern boundary of Lot 245, Lease ^50, ref. LD 026853, Land District, from August 31 to November 30. The waters and foreshore lying within a 300 m radius of the drainage ditch entering at the foot of Yambury Road, Eaglecrest. The waters and foreshore of lying within an 800 m radius of the mouth of Grandon Creek, and a 500 m radius of the mouth of Beach Creek. The waters and foreshore of Kye Bay lying within a 500 m radius of the foot of Lazo Road

Area 15 The foreshore of Malaspina Strait lying between the southern headland of Scuttle Bayand Myrtle Point. The foreshoreat the head of Theodosia Inlet lying inside a line drawn from the Percy Logging Company dock on the south side of the inlet to the small peninsula directly across on the northern side of the inlet. The foreshore at the head of Thors Cove, Lancelot Inlet. The foreshore at the head of Freke Anchorage, Okeover Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from the south end of the bluffs located on the north shore at 49°58.18'N and 124°40.64'W to the north end of the shoals on the south shore at 49C58.03'N and 124°41.00'W. The waters and foreshore of Lund Harbour lying inside a line drawn from the peninsula at the northern end of the harbour entrance to the point of land at the southern entrance to the government wharf.

36 The waters and foreshore of the area known as Prideaux Haven, including MelanieCove and Laura Cove, bounded on the west by a line drawn along the shortest distance from Eveleigh Island to the shore of the mainland and on the north by a line drawn from Lucy Point on Eveleigh Island to the westernmost tip of Scobell Island and thence from the east ernmost tip ofScobell Island to Copplestone Point, during the period from May 31 to September 30. The waters and foreshore of Tenedos Bay lying inside a line drawn from the eastern tip of Bold Head northeast to the southern headland of the easternmost bay of Tenedos Bay, from May 31 to September 30. The waters and foreshore lying between Allies Island and West Redonda Island, from May 31 to September 30. The waters and foreshore of Roscoe Bay, West Redonda Island, from May 31 to September 30. The waters and foreshore of Squirrel Cove, Cortes Island, lying inside a line drawn along the shortest distance from the western shore of Protection Island to Cortes Island and inside a linedrawn along the shortest distance from the eastern shore of Protection Island to Cortes Island, from May 31 to September 30. The waters and foreshore of Cortes Bay, Cortes Island, lying inside a line drawn across the entrance to the bay, during the period from May 31 to September 30. The waters and foreshore of Refuge Cove, West Redonda Island lying inside a line drawn across the head of the cove, from a point on the north foreshore 400 m from the centre of the bulk oil storage tank situated near the head of the cove, to a point on the south foreshore 275 m from the centre of the bulk oil storage tank. The waters and foreshore of Grace Harbour lying inside a line drawn from Moss Point to Scott Point, during the period from May 31 to September 30. The waters and foreshore of Lang Bay lying within a 150 m radius of the mouth of Whittall Creek. The waters and foreshore of the unnamed bay immediately north of Turner Bay, Malaspina Peninsula, lying inside a line drawn from the southern headland of the bay due north to the opposite shore. The waters and foreshore of McRae Cove lying inside a line drawn due east from the western headland of the cove to the opposite shore. The subtidal waters of Malaspina Strait from Willingdon Creek westward to 49°50.85'N and 124°32.29'W, thence south ward to 49°48.24'N and 124°32.29'W, thence eastward to Grief Point.

37 Area 16 The waters and foreshore of Pender Harbour, including Gunboat Bay and Bargain Bay, SetheltPeninsula, lyingeastof a linedrawn from thesouthernmost tip of the point between Farrington Cove and Duncan Cove to the Esso float at Donnely Landing, and north of a line drawn from the most southeasterly pointof Francis Peninsula tothe closest pointon the opposite shore. The waters and foreshore of Secret Cove, Sechelt Peninsula, lying inside a linedrawn from the point on the mainland near est the northwest tip ofTurnagain Island to the northwest tip ofTurnagainIsland,thencealong the westernshorelineof the island to the most southerly point on the said island, and thencesoutheast to the mainland opposite. The waters and foreshore ofGillies Bay, , lying within an 800 m radius of the mouth of Cranby Creekenter ing at the head of Gillies Bay. The foreshore of the small, unnamed northernmost bay in Hidden Basin, Nelson Island excluding foreshore lease UNS 0349733. The foreshore of Churchill Bay, Francis Peninsula, lying within a 200 m radius of the northernmost pointof the bay. The waters and foreshore ofSmuggler Cove lying inside a line drawn from the Smuggler Cove Marine Park sign at the entrance to the cove to the opposite shore, from May 31 to September 30. The watersand foreshore of PorpoiseBay, Sechelt Inlet,lying inside a line drawn from a point on shore at the southern boundary of Porpoise BayProvincialPark, through the north ern tip of Poise Island to the western shore of Porpoise Bay. The foreshoreat the head of Storm Bay, Sechelt Inlet. The waters and foreshore of Halfmoon Baylying inside a line drawn from the eastern tip of the unnamed island immediate ly east of Jeddah Point to the unnamed point in line with the south end of the Redroofs bridge. Thewaters and foreshore of the unnamed bay, locally known as Long Bay, immediately east of Potter Point, Tucker Bay, . The foreshore of the northeasterly portion of oyster lease L.6171 lying inside the unnamed bay on Nelson Island, Blind Bay. Thewatersand foreshore ofMaudeCove,Thunder Bay, lying inside a line drawn due west from the eastern headland of the bay to the opposite shore.

38 The waters and foreshore of the small bay in Telescope Passage located on the northwest side of Nelson Island at 49°45.10'N and 124°09.00'W. The waters and foreshore of Scottie Bay lying within a 100 m radius of the unnamed creek located at 49°30.72'N and 124°20.65"W, south of Lindbergh Island.

Area 17 The waters and foreshore of Ladysmith Harbour lying inside a line drawn from Sharpe Point to Boulder Point. The waters and foreshore of Baylying inside a line drawn from Bare Point light through Hospital Rock to the mouth of Askew Creek. The waters and foreshore lying inside a line drawn from the old wharf located about 600 m west of Sherard Point to the North Reef light, thence to the northern tip of Willy Island, and thence through the northern tip of Mainguy Island to the eastern shore of Vancouver Island. The waters and foreshore of Nanaimo Harbour, Newcastle Island Passage lying inside a line drawn from Jack Point to Gallows Point on Protection Island, thence along the western shoreline to Bachelor Point, thence northwesterly to the entrance of a small lagoon at 49°11.18,N and 123°55.35"W on Newcastle Island and thence along the southwestern shoreline to Nares Point, including the waters south of a line drawn from Shaft Point to Pimbury Point on Vancouver Island. The waters and foreshore of Departure Bay from Pimbury Point to Horswell Bluff at 49°12.76'N and 123°56.36'W. The waters and foreshore of Degnen Bay, , lying inside of a line drawn from the beachaccess at the foot of Gray Road on the west shore to the unnamed point imme diately opposite on the east shore, northwest of Josef Point. The waters and foreshore of Silva Bay, Gabriola Island lying within a line drawn from the southern tip of Law Point to the northwestern tip of Sear Island and thence southwesterly to the shoreline of Gabriola Island. The waters and foreshore of Montague Harbour, , lying inside a line drawn from the eastern tip of Gray Peninsula to Winstanley Point. The foreshore of Gabriola Island lying between the unnamed point 350m southeast of the footofShaw Road,and a point on land 200 m northeast of the said unnamed point. The foreshore of Walker Hook, Saltspring Island, lying south of a line drawn from a point at 48°53.37'N and 123°30.00'W to a point at 48°53.55'N and 123°29.65'W, within the hook formed by the spit and the shoreline of Saltspring Island.

39 The waters and foreshore on the northwest side of Nanoose Harbour, lying within a 30 m radius of the unnamed creek located at 49°16.41'N and 124°10.30'W. The waters and foreshore of Clam Bay and Telegraph Harbour, including the boat passage between Thetis and Kuper Islands, lying between, that is west, of a line drawn near the foot of Clam Bay Wharf Road at 48°59.34'N and 123°39.08'W to the opposite shore at 48°58.95"N and 123°39.08'W, and a linedrawn from Donckele Point on Kuper Island to Foster Point on . Theforeshore ofSaltspringIsland lying1500 m northwestand 500 m southeast of the Malaview Estates sewage treatment plant outfall sign, southeast of Fern wood Point. The waters and foreshore lying within a 480m radius of the unnamed creekentering Houstoun Passage,near the northern terminus of North End Road,Saltspring Island, 2.4km north west of the Fernwood. The waters and foreshore of Page (Piper's) Lagoon lying inside, that is southeasterly of,a linedrawn across the narrow entrance of the lagoon. The waters and foreshore of the large bay on the west side of Tent Island, from May 31 to September 30. The waters of Clark Bay, Gabriola Island, lying inside a line drawnfrom thenortheastern tip tothenorthwestern tip ofthe land enclosing the bay. Thewaters and foreshore ofTaylor Bay, Gabriola Island, lying within a 400 mradiusofthe most northeastern pointofTaylor Bay. The waters and foreshore of Descanso Bay, Gabriola Island, lyingwithin a 70m radius of theculvertentering the southern end of the bay. The waters and foreshore of PiratesCove, DeCourcy Island, from May 31 to September 30. The foreshore of , from Peterson Road eastward to a point 50 m east of the boat ramp at the Shoregrove Resort. The waters and foreshore ofDuck Bay, Saltspring Island, lying inside, that is eastward, of a line drawn due north from the firstheadland on thesouthsideof Dock Point to theopposite shore. The waters and foreshore of the northern shore of Vesuvius Bay,Saltspring Island, from a point on the shore 150 m north of the FerrySlip to a point on the shore 500m southeast of the ferry terminal. The foreshore of Booth Bay, Saltspring Island, lying east of 123°33.57'W, and the waters and foreshore of Booth Inlet (also known as BoothLagoon).

40 The waters and foreshore lying within a 400 m radius of the mouth of Porter Creek, . The waters and foreshore of the small unnamed bay located at 48°56.00'N and 123°35.75'W, on the northwest side of Saltspring Island.

Area 18 The waters and foreshore of , including Genoa Bay and Boatswain Bank, lying inside a line drawn from Separation Point to Hatch Point. The waters and foreshore of Long Harbour, Saltspring Island, lying within a 305 m radius of the Ferry Slip. The waters and foreshore at the head of Fulford Harbour, Saltspring Island, lying inside, that is northward, of a straight line drawn from a point at 123°27'15"W; 48°45'55"N on the western shore, to a point at 123°26'32"W; 48°46'04"N on the eastern shore. The waters and foreshore of Ganges Harbour, Saltspring Island, including Walter Bay lying inside or northwest of a straight line drawn from the western tip of Walter BaySpit to the west end of Goat Island and thence westerly to the shore of Saltspring Island. The waters and foreshore at the head of Burgoyne Bay, Saltspring Island, lying inside of a line drawn from 48°47'22"N and 12303r24"W to 48°47,43"N and 123°30'39"W. The waters and foreshore of Thieves Bay, North . The waters and foreshore of Bedwell Harbour, lying inside a line drawn from the Skull Islet reef to Hay Point, South Pender Island. The waters and foreshore of Hope Bay, North Pender Island, lying inside, that is south of, a line drawn from the land end of the government dock to Auchterlonie Point on the opposite side. The waters and foreshore of Birds EyeCove, Maple Bay,lying inside a line drawn from a point on the western shoreline located 125 m north of the Maple Bay Yacht Club wharf true east to the eastern shore. The waters and foreshore of Horton Bay, , lying inside a line drawn from Aitken Point to the most westerly point of Curlew Island, thence southward to a point on Mayne Island 125 m east of the public wharf. The foreshore of Village Bay, Mayne Island, lying inside a line drawn from a point on land 125 m north of the ferry dock to Crane Point.

41 The foreshore of North Pender Island, including Boat Nook, between Thieves Bay and Oaks Bluff. The waters and foreshore ofSelbvCove, , lying inside a line drawn across the entrance to the cove, from May 31 to September 30. The waters and foreshore of Annette Inlet, Prevost Island, lying inside a line drawn across the narrowest point of the inlet, approximately midpoint of the inlet. The foreshore at the head of BootCove, Sarurna Island, lying inside a line drawn northwest from the northern tip of the small hook of land on the eastern shore of the cove to the opposite shore of the cove. The foreshore of Saanich Peninsula, from the Saanich Peninsula- cable marker to Curteis Point. The waters and foreshore ot the head of Long Harbour Saltspring Island, lying west of 123°28.45'W. The waters and foreshore of ReefHarbour, lying inside a line drawn from the northeastern tip of Tumbo Island at 48°47.90'N and 1230Q4.45'W to Cabbage Island thence along the northern shoreline of Cabbage Island to a point at 48°48.00'N and 123°05.25'W, and thence southward to a point on Tumbo Island at 48°47.75'N and 123°05.25'W. The waters and foreshore of the unnamed bay at the north side of Ganges Harbour, Saltspring Island, lying inside a line drawn from the isthmus at 48°5l.38'N and 123°29.10'W to the opposite shore at 48°51.50,Nand 123°29.10'W.

Area 19 The waters and foreshore of Vancouver Island, lying inside a line drawn from the southernmost end of Coburg Peninsula ( Lagoon) to Clover Point and thence the foreshore from Clover Point to a point or shore parallel with the north ern end of Parker Road, Cordova Bay. The foreshore of Saanich Peninsula, from Curteis Point south ward to a point 1,000 m south of the boat launching ramp at . The watersand foreshore ofSaanich Inlet includingMill Bay, extending from Hatch Point southward to the foot of Noowick Road. The waters and foreshore of Deep Cove,, lying inside of a line drawn from Moses Point to Coal Point. The waters and foreshore of Patricia Bay,Saanich Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from Warrior Point to a point on the oppo site shore 125 m south of the Institute ofOcean Sciences dock.

42 The waters and foreshore of Thomson Cove, Saanich Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from the northern headland of Thomson Cove to Henderson Point. The waters and foreshore of Brentwood Bay, including Tod Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from Sluggett Point to Willis Point. The waters and foreshore of Coles Bay, Saanich Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from Yarrow Point to a point on the east ern shore of the bay 125 m south of the unnamed creek enter ing at 8600 Kleewyck Road. The waters and foreshore of Finlayson Arm, Saanich Inlet, lying south of the power cables crossing the southern tip of Sawluctus Island. The foreshore of Saanich Inlet, from McPhail Point to the Bamberton Cement Company dock. The waters and foreshore of Quarantine Cove lying inside a line drawn from William Head to the southern end of Weir Beach. The subtidal waters on the east sideof Saanich Peninsula lying inside a line drawn from Cordova Spit southeast to the south ernmost tip of James Island, thence southwest to the boat launching ramp at Island View Beach. The waters and foreshore of Towner Bay, Saanich Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from the southeast shore at 48°40.0TN and 123°28.38'W thence to the northwest shore at 40o40.11"N and 123°28.57W.

Area 20 The waters and foreshore of Harbour and Sooke Basin, lying inside a line drawn from the eastern tip of Whiffin Spit due east to a point on the opposite shore, thence along the shoreline to Company Point. The waters and foreshore of Pedder Bay lying inside a line drawn from Cape Calver to William Head.

Area 23 The waters and foreshore of Inlet and Grappler Inlet lying inside a line drawn from Aguilar Point light to the har bour limit on the opposite shore. The waters and foreshore of Inlet lying inside a line drawn from the tip of the southern headland of Spring Cove on Ucluth Peninsula to the tip of the southern headland of Stuart Bay on the opposite side of the inlet. The waters and foreshore of Cigarette Cove, Entrance Inlet, lying inside of a line drawn across the entrance to the cove at its narrowest point.

43 The waters and foreshore of the small unnamed bay immedi ately northeast of Congreve Islard, lying inside a line drawn from the westernmost point of the southern headland of the bay due north to the opposite shore. The foreshore of Alberni Inlet from River Point to a point 480 m south. That portion of Useless Inlet, Barkley Sound, lying within a 150 m radius of the mouth of the unamed creek,entering the J north side of the inlet, at 48°59.51>N' and 125°03.45'W.

Area 24 The foreshore at the eastern end of Bottleneck Cove, located immediately north of Young Bay at the entrance to Holmes Inlet, Clayoquot Sound. The waters and foreshore of Van Nevel Channel and Duffin Passage bounded by a line fromGricePoint to the western tip of Stockham Island, thence to the most southern tip of Stubbs Island, thence south to the green navigation buoy, and thence directly east to the shore of Esowista Peninsula.

Area 25 The waters and foreshore of Friendly Cove, lying inside a line drawn from Point to the navigation light on San Rafael Island and thence due north to Nootka Island. The waters and foreshore of Valdes Bay, Hisnit Inlet, Nootka Sound, lying inside a line drawn from the southern headland of Valdes Bay to the northwest tip of the unnamed island in the bay, thence due east to a point on shore of Valdes Bay. The waters and foreshore of Kendrick Inlet, Nootka Island, within a 300m radius of the Onion Lake Logging Company dock. The waters and foreshore at the head of Tlupana Inlet, Nootka Sound, inside a line drawn from the unnamed point on the , east side of the inlet immediately northwest of Perpendicular Bluff, due west to the opposite shore. The waters and foreshore of Inner Basin, Nootka Island lying inside a line drawn from the headland on the north side at 49°48.10'N and 126°47.06'Wthence south to a point on land at 49°47.76'N and 126°47.06'W. « The waters and foreshore at the head of Port Eliza, Esperanza Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from the southern tip of the smallunnamed peninsula on the western shoreof Port Eliza ^ due east to the opposite shon

44 Area 26 The foreshore at the head of Yaku Bay, Tahsish Inlet, Kyuquot Sound. The foreshore at the head of Hankin Cove, Kashutl Inlet. The foreshore at the head of McKay Cove, Kyuquot Sound. The waters and foreshore of Walters Cove, Kyuquot Sound, lying inside a line drawn from the western headland of Walters Cove to the Gayward Rock light, thence to the eastern tip of Rolston Island, thence to the western headland at the entrance of McKay Cove. The foreshore at the head of Malksope Inlet. The waters and foreshore at the head of Ououkinsh Inlet, north of an east-west line drawn through the northern tip of the southernmost Hisnit Islands. The waters and foreshore of Kashutl Inlet lying within a 900 m radius of Chamiss Point.

Area 27 The waters and foreshore of the bay at the mouth of Cleagh Creek, Sound, lying inside a line drawn from the eastern headland to the western headland of the bay. The waters and foreshore lying within an 800 m radius of the creek entering at the settlement of Mahatta River, Quatsino Sound. The waters and foreshore of Koprino Harbour, Quatsino Sound, lying inside a line at 50°30'North latitude drawn from the entrance to Spencer Cove through Schloss Island to the opposite shore. The waters and foreshore of Hecate Cove, Quatsino Sound, lying inside a line drawn from the eastern shore at 50°32.70'N and 127°35.48'W thence west to a point on land at 50°32.70'N and 127°35.89'W. The waters and foreshore of , lying north of a line drawn from Greenwood Point to the mouth of Quashtin Creek, and west and south of a line drawn from the mouth of Denad Creek through the western tip of Wedel Island to the opposite shore of Winter Harbour. The foreshore at the head of Holberg Inlet.

Area 28 The waters and foreshore of Burrard Inlet, Indian Arm and Vancouver Harbour lying inside, that is easterly and norther ly, of a line drawn from the western end of the Fraser River North Arm Jetty to Point Atkinson.

45 That portion of Horseshoe Bay, lying inside a line drawn due east from the northern tip of Tyee Point to the opposite shore of Horseshoe Bay. The foreshore of Plumper Cove, Keats Island, lying within a 300 m radius of the Provincial Park wharf, during the period from May 31 to September 30. The foreshore from Gower Point to Soames Point, Gibsons landing. The foreshore at the head of Port Graves, . The foreshore lying within a 200m radius of the Camp Fircom sewage outfall, Halkett Bay,Gambier Island. That portion of the foreshore known as McNab Creek. The foreshore lying 200 m to the west and 400 m to the east of the mouth of Potlatch Creek. The foreshore of Deep Bay, Bow en Island, lying inside a line drawn from the red navigation beacon on the south shore of Deep Bay to the foot of Ocean View Road. The foreshore at the mouth of Grafton Creek, Grafton Bay, .

Area 29 The foreshore from the mouth of Chaster Creek to Gower Point. The waters and foreshore of Boundary Bay, Mud Bay and Semiahmoo Bay, lying inside, that is northerly of the International Boundary Line. The waters and foreshore in the Strait of Georgia, lying inside a line drawn from the International Boundary through the westerly end of Tsawwassen Causeway to the light at Sand Heads and thence to the western end ofthe Fraser River North Arm Jetty. That portion of Sargeant Bay, Sechelt Peninsula, within a 300 m radius of the mouth of the unnamed creek entering the northernmost area of the bay. The waters and foreshore of Whaler Bay,Galiano Island, lying inside, that is southeast of a line drawn 265° True from Cain Point to the western shore of Galiano Island.

Dioxin Closures and Restricted Areas The following fishing bans and consumption advisories are for shellfish that have been contaminated by dioxins and furans. The restrictions applv to recreational harvesting of certain species at specific sites. In the crab, the contamination is primarily concentrated in the hepatopancreas, which is the digestive gland. While this por tion of the crab is not usually eaten, it may be consumed by some individuals. The consumption advisories pertain to this portion of the crab. In some areas, where the levels of the contaminants in crab body meat is excessively elevated,

46 harvesting is prohibited. The body meat consists of the firm, solid white muscle tissue of the legs and central portion of the body. This diagram shows the location of the hepatopancreas in a crab (white areas).

Campbell River (Elk Falls) A consumption advisory for crab harvested from the southern and central portions of Discovery Passage (sub-areas 13-4,13-5 and part of 13-3) states that the consumption of hepato pancreas (digestive gland) should not exceed 30 g/week. This area includes those waters north of a line from the Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island true west to the shore of Vancouver Island and south of a line from Race Point true east to Quadra Island. A consumption advisory for crab harvested from the northern portion of Discovery Passage states that the consumption of hepatopancreas (digestive gland) should not exceed 90 g/week. This area includes that portion of sub-area 13-3 north of a line from Race Point true east to Quadra Island and south of the sub-area 13-3northern boundary except for those waters of Menzies Bay lying westerly of a line from Huntingford Point to Wilfred Point. Cowichan Bay A consumption advisory for crab harvested in sub-area 18-8 (those waters of Cowichan Bay lying westerly of a line from Separation Point to Cherry Point) states consumption of the hepatopancreas (digestive gland) should not exceed 160 g/week. Crofton A consumption advisory for crab in sub-area 17-9 and the southern portion of 17-6 states that consumption of the hepatopancreas (digestive gland) should not exceed 25 g/week. This area of Stuart Channel is bounded by a line from Bare Point on Vancouver Island, thence southerly along the shore to Grave Point,thence to ErskinePoint on Saltspring Island, thence northerly along the shore to Parminter Point, thence to Josling Point on Kuper Island, thence northerly along the shore to Augustus Point, thence to the point of commencement.

47 A consumption advisory for crab in the northern portion of sub-area 17-7 and the eastern portion of 17-6 states that con sumption of the hepatopancreas digestive gland) should not exceed 120g/week. This area ofStuart Channel is bounded by a line from Sharpe Point on Vancouver Island, thence south westerly across Ladysmith Harbour to a point on the shore 230°true from Sharpe Point, thence southerly along the shore of Vancouver Island to Bare Point, thence to Augustus Point on Kuper Island, thence northerly along the shore to Donckele Point, thence to the point at the southeastern entrance to Preedy Harbour on Thetis Island, thence to the most southern point of , thence to the most southern point of Scott Island, thence to the point <>f commencement. A consumption advisory for crab in that portion of Burgoyne Bay, Saltspring Island (sub-area 18-7)east of a line true north from Bold BluffPoint to the opposite shore and that portion of Maple Bay, Vancouver Island west of a line between Arbutus Point and Paddy Mile Stone (sub- area 18-7) states that consumption of hepatopancreas (digestive gland) should not exceed 50 g/week. The harvesting of oysters is closed because of dioxin and furan contamination within sub-area 17-9 except for the waters of Booth Bay inside a line extending from the government wharf at Vesuvius to Erskine Point, Saltspring Island. Much of this area is already closed due to sewage contamination. Gold River Harvesting of crabs and prawns is closed in sub-area 25-1, which consists of those waters of Muchalat Inlet lying easter ly of the Gold River Harbour limit. Harvesting of crabs is also closed in sub-areas 25-2 and 25-3 which consist of those waters of Muchalat Inlet lying easterly of a line between Anderson Point and Atrevida Point. The harvesting of crab, shrimp and prawn is closed in sub- areas 28-3, 28-4, 28-5, near the Woodfibre and Port Mellon pulp mills, and a portion of 28-1, which consists of those waters from Gower Point (south of Gibsons) to the southern tip of Home Island, around the western and northern shore of Keats Island to Cotton Point, and then north to the govern ment wharf at Gambier Harbour. Further, a consumption advisory states the hepatopancreas (digestive gland) of crab harvested in the open portion of Howe Sound should not be consumed. Kitimat All harvesting of crab in sub-area 6-1 is closed north of a line between Clio Point and the south side of the mouth of Bish Creek (marked with a white fishing boundary sign). A con sumption advisory for crab harvested from that portion of Kitimat Arm north of a straight line from Kuaste Indian Reserve through the northerly tip of Coste Island to the opposite shore an south of the crab closure boundary states

48

Divers Sport fishing regulations apply to collecting and spear fishing by divers. All divers are required to have a current Tidal WaterSport Fishing Licence to take finfish. Licences are not required to harvest shellfish (clams, mussels, oysters, crabs, shrimp, octopus or sea urchins). Refer to individual species you wishto fish, forclosures and limits. isfishing by meansof a spear propelledby a spring,an elastic band, compressed air, a bow or by hand. SPEAR FISHING FOR SALMON, TROUT, CHAR, STURGEON AND SHELLFISH IS PROHIBITED. One area in the Strait of Georgia is closed to the harvest of all marine life by divers for the preservation of the unique underwater habitat. This area is: Area 19: In the Victoria area, Ogden Point Breakwater, consisting of those waters inside a line from the navigation light at the western end of the causeway, thence to Brotchie Ledge Light, thence to Holland Point on Vancouver Island. The following areas are also sensitive habitat areas and it is requesteddivers voluntarilycomply in preservingthem by not harvesting any marine life: Area 13: The waters of Discovery Passage, in the Campbell River area, bounded by a straight line from North Bluffon Quadra Island, across Seymour Narrows to a fishing boundary signon Vancouver Island,and to the south by a line from the light on the end of the south Government Dock breakwater at Campbell River to Cape Mudge lighthouse. Area 14: The waters on the southeasterly shoreline of , from ShingleSpit southerly through Norman Point, Downes Point, Tribune Bayand St.John's Point to Cape Guerney,includingHeron Rocks, NorrisRocks and Flora Islet. Area 15: The waters within XA mile of Vivian Island, approx. 5 mileswestof Powell River. Allwaters within%mile of Rebecca Rock, west of Powell River. All waters within V*miles of Dinner Rock, just south of Lund. All waters adja cent to the unnamed reef off Emmonds Beach,approx. 4 miles south of Lund. All waters within 1 mile of Mittlenatch Island, in the upper Strait of Georgia. All waters within a %mile radius of the southerly end of the Beach Garden Breakwater.

If you wish tosport fish for any finfish in the tidal waters of B.C.. you must possessa tidal waters sportfishing licence.

51 INFORMATION & SAFETY

Licences A tidal waters sport fishing licence is required to fish, spearfish or net, tocapture anyspecies offinfish. A licence is not required to harvest clams, mussels, oysters, crabs, shrimp or sea urchins. Annual licences are valid from date of issue to the following March 31. Licences of ashorter duration expire at midnight on thefinal dayofvalidity. Alicence isnottrans ferable and is not valid unless signed by the licence holder. Licences must be purchased in person except that aspouse can purchase for his/her spouse and a parent can purchase for his/her child. Itmust be produced on request by a fishery or conservation officer orguardian. Please ensure itiswith you on fishing excursions. Ifa licence islost oraccidently destroyed, a replacement licence must be obtained prior to resuming fishing. Areplace ment licence can be purchased for the same price as the origi nal from any licence vendor. The vendor will ask you to com plete a statutory declaration describing the disposition ofthe original licence. ANY CATCH RECORDED ON YOUR ORIGINAL LICENCE MUST BE RECORDED AGAIN ON THE REPLACEMENT LICENCE. Licences are available province-wide from more than 650 vendors. Theyinclude sportinggoodsstores, resorts, service stations, marinas, charter boat operators and department stores. Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence Fees (Prices include all taxes) Category Resident Non-resident

Juvenile annual (Under16 yearsof age) Adult annual $10.70 (16-64 yearsof age) 5-day N/A $18.73 4-day N/A $14.98 3-day N/A $11.24 2-day N/A $7.49 1-day $3.75 $3.75 Senior annual $535 $37.45 (65 yearsof ageand over

52 Chinook Conservation stamp ($3.21) is required on the licence of an angler who wishes to catch and retain chinook salmon. The date and statistical area in which each chinook salmon iscaught and retained must be recorded on the licence. (See map in centreof this guide forstatisticalarea information.) DFOmay recallyour licencefor research purposes. Please retain your licenceafter the end of each season.

Metric Measures Throughout this booklet the metricsystemof measure is used. The following information and conversions may help those not familiar with it. A metre is the basic unit of length. Litre is the basic measure of capacity, both dry and liquid. Gram is the basic unit of weight. Length: Millimetre (mm) = 0.0394 inch Centimetre (cm) = 0.3937 inch Metre (m) = 39.3701 inches Kilometre (km) = 0.6214 mile For example: 30 cm"11.8 in 45 cm = 17.7 in 62 cm = 24.4 in 65 cm = 25.6 ii Capacity: Litre (L) 1.76 pints (imperial) 4.543 litres one imperial gallon

Weight: 28.3 grams (g) one ounce 454 grams one pound kilogram (kg) 2.2046 pounds

Thelengthofa fishmeansthedistancemeasured from the tip of the nose to the fork of the tail.

53 Consultation The fisheries of Canada are a public resource. They are managed by the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans to ensure their continued abundance for Canadians. Because the resource belongs to the people, DFOis dedicated to main taining a wide-ranging consultation processand communica tion with resource user groupsand the general public. There are a number of ways the publiccan provide input into fish eries management. The Recreational Fisheries Division coordinates and develops policy and management strategies for B.C. recre ational fisheries. It works closely with the Sport Fishing Advisory Board (SFAB) on recommendations to conserve and protect fish and toenhance therecreational fishing experience. Contact: Department of Fisheries and Oceans, 400-555 West Hastings St., Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5G3, Phone: 666-3271. TheSFAB wasinitiated in 1964 to advise the department and inform thepublic on B.C. sportfishing matters. TheBoard may be contacted by writing to: Chairman, SFAB, c/o Department of Fisheries andOceans, 400-555 West Hastings St., Vancouver, V6B 5G3. A recreational fisheries ombudsman presents anglers' interests and concerns to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. To contact: Ombudsman, Recreational Fisheries, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, 400 - 555 West Hastings St., Vancouver, V6B 5G3, Phone: 666-2768/942-7316.

Recreational Fisheries Awards

William Dumont from northern Vancouver Island and the late Howard English from thf Saanich Peninsula were two of the five winners of DFO's 1991 national recreational fisheries awards, which recognizes outstanding contributions by indi vidualsand organizations in conservation and development of recreational fisheries and habitat. To receive nomination forms and further information, contact your local DFO office or write to: Director, Recreational Fisheries, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, 200 Kent St, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E6 Thedeadlinefor nominations is April1 ofeach year.

54 Boating Safety Tips • Know the rules of boating and respect the limitations of your boat. • Followthe regulationsfor fire precautionsand use of fire extinguishing equipment. • Alwaysweara good lifejacket, particularlyina smallboat, whether or not life saving cushions are carried. • Keepthe bilgesof the boat clean,free of oil,gasoline and debris.Ventany enclosed area to the open air.Checkthe bat tery and its ventilation. • Alwayscarry red flares in a watertight containerfor use in emergencies. • When cruising in British Columbia waters, carry and use the latest corrected charts and related publications. Ensure that your compassis accurate. Refer to it throughout the trip. Know where you are at all times. • Tell someone where you are going and how long you expect to be gone. • Consult weather forecasts before boating (telephone num bers at front of this booklet.) License Your Radio All on-board radio equipment, including radar, requires a licence issued by the Department of Communications. A valid radio licencespecifiesa vessel's call sign, frequencies to be used for transmission and reception, and any special con ditions which may apply. Listen in, but don't butt in Synthesized radios—lotsofchannels,but not all for you. Remember Channel 16 and 2182KHz are reserved FOR THE USE OF DISTRESS AND INITIATING CALLS.

CATCH TIPS and your fish, kill it immediately so that it keeps its flavour and freshness. Thenputitina cool place well outofthe sun. Clean the fish as soon as possible inthe following way: slit itsbelly and remove the entrails; wash the cavity clean, making sure not to miss the dark brown kidney line along the backbone. Remove the gills at the same time to help prevent spoilage. An insulated cooler box is an inexpensive, convenient way to keep thefish cool onthe trip home. Orwrap itinwet newspaper, ferns, sweetmoss or burlap. Ice, if available, keeps fish moist and freshforlonger periods. Commercial Fishing Vessels Commercial harvesting of salmon on Canada's West Coastfeatures threespecific vessel typesand fishing methods: purse seine, gillnet and troll They operate with complicated equipment which iseasilydamaged by interferencewith other vessels. Sport fishermen should become familiar with the vessel types and stay out of theirway, for theirown safety. Gillnetters are smaller commercial vessels with a net sus pended in thewater by floats and a lead line. Entangled fish

Gillnetter

are removed as the net is hauled in on a drum. Gillnetters often drift with tides and currents. Be conscious of the large float ing buoy that marks the trailing end of the 's net. Seiners — the largest commercial vessels in the salmon and herring fisheries — have a large hydraulic boom and a

Seiner

56 take-up drum mounted aft. Be particularly careful of fixed beach lines while in the vicinity of seine vessels. Trailers are easily identified by the tall troll poles and hydraulic gurdies they use while fishing for salmon. Lines fitted with leaders and lures are paid out and trolled behind

Troller

the vessel. Be conscious of the lines, supported by a float (called a pig), which can extend a considerable distance out and behind the vessel. Gurdies retrieve lines from the water, and each hooked fish is removed and handled individually.

RAILWAY AWARENESS DANGER: Please never fish from a railway bridgeor crossross a railway bridge tofish onthe other sideofa river. It is illegal totrespassonthe private property anditis dangerous.

57 PRESERVATION Salmonid Enhancement Program (SEP)

The Salmonid Enhancement Program (SEP) isoperated by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in conjunction with B.C. Environment, Lands and Parks to restore Pacific salmon and sea-run trout tohistoric levels ofabundance. The program means an annual release of millions of juvenile salmon and steelhead from more than 35')enhancement activities, includ ing volunteer projects, community development programs, provincial Fisheries Branch activities and major federally- funded hatcheries, spawning channels and fishways. More than 12,000 volunteers participate in projects such as stream clearance and rehabilitation, the operationof small hatcheries and the restoration ofnatural spawning and rearing habitat. Sport fishermen interested in working on a local stream can become directly involved by contacting the SEP Community Advisor in their area. SEP COMMUNITY ADVISORS 339-0431 Port Hardy 949-6181 Sunshine C £33-2613 North of Fraser River 666-0743 South of Fraser River 66-0742 Howe Sound 666-6325 Mission/Chilliw •2870 Prince George 561-5533 Kamloops 374-9533 Smithers 847-5298 Terrace 635-2206 Queen Charlotte Islands 559-4754 Victoria 163-0633 Nanaimo 754-0303 Central Coast (Bella Coola '82-2663

58 Pacific Salmon Foundation The Pacific Salmon Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to promoting the conservation, restoration and enhancement of salmonids for the benefit of present and future generations. The Foundation is collaborating with DFO in the chinook conservation plan for lower Georgia Strait by producing the chinook conservation stamp. This stamp must be purchased and affixed to the licence of each sport fisherman who wishes to catch and retain chinook. The Foundation will sell limited edition prints and collectors' stamps of each year's chinook image. The PSF seeks financial contributions as well as services and cooperativeactivities,from corporations in resourcefields such as fishing, mining, forestry, agriculture and tourism. It also works with government agencies, service clubs, environ mental groups and the public. Donations are gratefully received and are tax deductible.

1992/93 stamp image

For more information, or to send contributions: Pacific Salmon Foundation 270-1075 W. Georgia St. Vancouver, B.C. V6E 3C9 Tel. (604) 669-3710

59 How to Release Salmon

Anglers sometimes wish to release salmon, and whether or not these salmon survive to harvestablesize depends on the care taken to release them unharmed. A few simple rules can help: When fishing from a small boat it is often possible to release fish without taking them out of the water. If fishing from a large vessel, and it is necessary to bring the fish on board, do not keep the fish -.uspended in mid-air as the sub sequent thrashing will increase the severity of a hooking injury.

Reduce scale loss Handle the fish as little as possible, do not let it thrash about or come in contact with sharp or abrasive objects. The scales on immature salmon are loosely attached and can be easily wiped away. Removal of scales allows dehydration of the fish and major scale loss can prove fatal.

Use a hook releaser Some form of hook releaser is helpful to free lightly hooked salmon without touching the fish. The most basic device is a straightened coat hanger with one end looped to form a handle and the other bent into a small U-shape.Some anglers use long-nose pliers or a gaff as a hook releaser. The "salmon-saver" device, sold in sport shops, is becoming popular Sacrifice your hook At times it is best to cut the hook to avoid severely wounding the fish. A hook that is swallowed, gill-caught or eye-caught is often best left in the fish. Unless the hook is stainless steel, it will soon rust away, with little harm to the fish. Use of barbless hooks will make it easier to release fish.

Those unfamiliar with B.C. Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Regulations are reminded hat they mustrefer to the area where they are fishing to check closures forvarious species.

60 Reduce your chanceof hooking small fish Experienced anglers believe they increase their opportu nityofhookinglargefish, and at thesametimereducethelike lihood of hooking small fish, with the size of bait or lure they use. They use large -cut herring, or whole herring while mooching forsalmon.Similarly the useof largeluresor artifi cial baits while for salmon will reduce the incidental catch of undersize fish. Reviving fish Fish caught by anglers and played to the boat usually are in a form of shock and, if released, may need some time to recover. Unless a fish is able to dart away when unhooked, it should be held gently upright in the water and moved back and forth. A dazed or unconscious fish must also be gently held in water and moved to and fro until it is conscious and can swim on its own. A videotape can be borrowed from your local DFO office.

Thelengthofa fishmeansthedistancemeasuredfromthe tip of the nose to the fork of the tail.

Penalties for contravention of the British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations include voluntary ticketpayments up to $1,000and possible seizureand forfeiture offishing gear andcatch, or court imposed fines upto$100,000 onfirst offence and possible court imposed forfeiture offishing gear, catch, vessel, or other equipment usedinthe commission of an offence. Licencesmayalso be suspended or cancelled.

61 Creel Survey The Departmentof Fisheries and Oceansis continuingits sport fishing catchsurvey in theStraitof Georgia. Thesurvey is conducted year round and extends from Quadra Island, near Campbell River, to Sheringham Point, west of Victoria. At least60charteraircraftflights count sport fishing boatson the water, and trained interviewers stationed at marinas and boat launching ramps question 30,000 to 40,000 returning boaters. Information about location and quantity of fish caught and duration of trip is combined with the overflight boat counts to estimate the catch <>f salmon and groundfish in the StraitofGeorgia. Biological samplesofchinook, cohoand ling cod may also be taken during the interview. Management of the Strait of Georgia sport fishery relies heavily on the statistics produced from the creel survey. Assessing the effect of conservation actions, such as those used for chinook salmon, requires accurate information. Your cooperation with a survey interviewer will help ensure this information is available. For further information, contact: Lome Collicutt, DFO, South Coast Division, Nanaimo (604) 756-7273, collect.

Sportfishing Diary Program The purpose of the diary program is to determine the sport catch and fishing activity in B.C. tidal waters for man agementof the fishery resources. A random sample of licence holders is chosen to complete a diary of one month's fishing activity. Diariescover different months throughout the year. Participationand cooperation is requested, even ifyou did not fish during the month. This information is vital for collecting accurate statistical data used to manage the sport fishery. For further information. Call (604) 666-6501, collect.

Observe, Record and Report (ORR) Fish and Wildlife Violations, Littering or Pollution Call toll free 1-800-663-9453

62 Tagging Research Programs

Chinook and Coho Salmon DFO's PacificBiologicalStation is studying the migration and survival of chinook and coho salmon in Georgia Strait. Salmon that have been hooked and released from sport fishing and commercial trolling boats are marked with a red "spaghetti" tag just below the dorsal fin. If you catch one of these tagged fish, please return the tag to any Department of Fisheries and Oceans office or mail it to: Pacific Biological Station, Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5K6. Attention: Terry Gjernes.

Please include your name and address as well as the date, location and fork length of the catch. A reward ( or a hat with the above badge) will be given for each returned tag. In addition, each return will be entered in a raffle for one of three fishing outfits (rod, reel etc.). A small number of salmon may also have the adipose fin clipped to indicate the presence of a wire tag in the fish's head. The fish head and the "spaghetti" tag may be submitted to the nearest Head Recovery Depot. See pages 67-72. Results from this study indicate a great majority of fish over 45 cm experience a very high survival rate when they are caught and released. If you follow instructions for releasing fish as outlined in this guide you can feel confident the fish yourelease will surviveto providefishing opportunity insub sequent years. Tag returns indicate that in the spring there is a general northwesterly migration of chinook salmon along the Vancouver Island side of Georgia Strait. Once the fish are in the northern portion of the Strait near Campbell River, they seem to remain in the area while they grow and mature.

63 Fish tagged in the spring at the mouth of the Fraser River and acrossthe Strait toward Nanaimo are usually recovered in areas such as French Creek, Hornby Island, Comox and Campbell River. On the other hand, chinook salmon tagged nearCampbellRiverare usually recovered in the samegener al areaor tothesouth laterin theyear. Insomeyearsa signfi- cant number of chinook tagged in the southern half of the strait are recovered off the west coast of Vancouver Island. Approximately 20% of the returns from chinook salmon tagged in the Georgia Strait came from Puget Sound, off Washington State.

For further information please contact: Terry Gjernes, Pacific Biological Station, (604) 756-7222.

Crab In 1989, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans tagged Dungeness crabs in the area on Vancouver Island. Plastic tagswere insertedin the rear portionof the bodyat the suture line to ensure retention during molts. Most crabs were tagged with one blue tag on the right side. However, some crabsmaybedouble tagged withan orangetagon the leftand a blue tag on the right. Fishermen may still harvest these tagged crabs.

Theprogram willprovideinformation on mortality rates, growth rates, migration patterns and injuriescaused by han dling. The major tagging effort to date has been concentrated on sublegal- sized malesin the 148-164 mm sizerange.

Prior to harvesting shellfish ina provincial park or an area designated as an ecologies Ireserve, please checkwith the local DFO office or parkoffcialsforlimits and restrictions.

64 Previous tagging studies in the Tofino area have shown that a high proportion of small male crabs did not attain legal size and that male and female crabs, of all sizes, do not move far from the site of release. DFO appreciates the assistance of all crab fishermen in this program. Please do the following with any tagged crabs caught: Legal size (165 mm/6.5 in): Remove tags and record tag number, date of capture, location, maximum shell width and number of missing legs and claws. Sublegal size (under 165 mm/6.5 in): DO NOT REMOVE TAGS. Record tag number, date of capture, location, maxi mum shell width and number of missing legs and claws and RELEASE THE CRAB. Send all information, including tags from legal sized crabs, to: Dwight Heritage, Shellfish Section, Pacific Biological Station, Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5K6, Telephone: 756-7023 Lingcod DFO's Pacific Biological Station has tagged lingcod to determine migration and abundance. The tag is a small yellow plastic tube inserted on the left side just below the first dorsal fin as shown below: If you catch a tagged lingcod, please make a note of the date, location, and method of capture. Contact one of the following persons (collect): Nevill Venables, 1898 Powell St., Vancouver, B.C. V5L1H9, Phone: 666-2658, or Wendy Mitton, Pacific Biological Station, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 5K6, Phone: 756-7168. A reward is offered for return of the tag along with the tag recovery information. Higher rewards of $100.00 will be paid each year for a number of randomly selected tags.

LOCATION OF TAG

65 Dogfish A Dogfish Tagging Program is being carried out coast- wide with special emphasis on the Strait of Georgia by stu dents of Campbell River Secondary School and biologists from the PacificBiological Station in Nanaimo. Thedogfishare being taggedwith a pair of yellowplastic discs through the base of the first dorsal fin. This program is designedtostudy migration, age,and growth ofspiny dogfish in British Columbia waters. If you catch a tagged dogfish, please: • Keep the whole fish. • Makenote of the date, location and method of capture. • A reward of $5.00 is offered for the recovery of the whole fishand $3.00 for the recovery of the tagsonly. Contact one of the following persons (collect): Bill Andrews, Pacific Biological Station, Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5K6, Phone: 756-7166, or Nevill Venables, 1898 Powell St., Vancouver, B.C., V5L 1H9, Phone: 666-2658, or Tod Johannson, 417 Second Ave. West, Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1G8, Phone: 624-0475.

REWARD:Pa .Biol. Sta.,NANAIW 0 B.C. to"*** 160 719 Df.

S4VE FISH & EN R* crd Location. O U COLLECT fa "4)751-5202 ^*

66 SALMONID HEAD RECOVERY PROGRAM Is one of your Chinook, Coho orSteelhead missing its adipose fin? Chinook, coho and steelhead are marked with a tag to help monitor stock migration and determine survival rates. DFO personnel implant a 1mmlong coded-wire taginthenose car tilage ofhatchery and wildstockjuveniles. Since the tagisnot visible, theadiposefinisclipped at thesametimetosignal the tag'spresence. Onaverage, B.C. hatcheries tag15% ofthechi nook and coho they release." TAG RECOVERIES: Heads from adipose fin-clipped salmonids are sent to the Fisheries and Oceans dissection lab wherethe coded-wiretag is extractedand decipheredunder a microscope. 1 mm coded-wire tag Missing adipose fin

Missing adiposefinsignalsthepresence ofa coded-wire tag in the fish's nose cartilage. Do not try to locateor remove the tag.

PRIZES: All sport anglers who catch and keep a salmonid with an adipose fin clipped should complete thecatch infor mation and return address on their "head label." They will receive a salmonid pin and a program update. If your fish's head is found to contain a coded-wire tag you will be sent information on its origin and will be eligible for one of three draws held during the year. Each draw awards one $1000 prize and two $300 prizes to lucky anglers. Employees (fed eral/provincial) and theirimmediate families arenoteligible for prizes.

Salmonid Head Recovery Program Watch for the Salmonid Head Recoverylogo on signs and posters. It identifies Head Depots located within the province.

For further information call collect: 291-6401.

67 Salmonid Head Recovery Depots This list is current as of April 1, 1992. Please phone ahead, especially during winter months when many depots are closed.

LOWER MAINLAND MISSION/DEWDNEY Dewdney Trading Store 826-2776 ABBOTSFORD 37150 Lougheed Hwy., Dewdney Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery 852-5 (88 34345VyeRoad Goldies Sports 826-9899 33139 1st. Ave. Hub Sport Centre 859-8 16 InchCreekHatchery 826-0244 33719 Essendene Ave. 38620 Bell Road, Dewdney BCEnvironment, Lands and Parks 852-5^05 Recreational Fisheries Branch NEW WESTMINSTER 34345VyeRoad Fisheries and Oceans Office 666-0813 AGASSIZ/KENT 610DerwentWay Chehalis River Hatchery 796-2 NORTH VANCOUVER 16250 Morris Valley Rd. Capilano Hatchery 987-1411 4500Capilano ParkRoad BOWEN ISLAND Bowen Island Marina 947-9'10 SeycoveMarina 929-1251 2890 Panorama Dr. 19CardenaDr. PORT MOODY BRACKENDALE Reed Point Marina 931-2477 Tenderfoot Hatchery 898-3*57 850 Bamet Hwy. Lot#1,Midnight Way, Squamish RICHMOND BURNABY Action Marine 279-8998 Bob's Sporting Goods 298-8! 1 8811 River Road 4150E Hastings Berry'sBaitand Tackle 273-5901 14651 Westminster Hwy. CHILLIWACK Steveston Chevron Marine 277-4712 Chilliwack River Hatchery 858-787 10850Hollymount Dr.,footof6th ave. ChilliwackLake Road VancouverMarinaLtd. 278-3300 Sardis 8331 River Road Fisheries and Oceans Office 792-1995 45742 "A"Yale Road W. SQUAMISH Fred's Custom Tackle 858-7344 NormB.Smith Esso 892-5121 5616 Vedder Road SURREY Gord's Tackle Box 858-5306 C&MSports Ltd. 584-3006 #6-7300 Vedder Rd, Sardis 14904-104 Ave. B.C.Environment, Landsand Parks 795-8422 Crescent Beach Marina 538-9666 9365 Mill Street 12555 Crescent Road Onthe Way Store 858-5757 B.C. Environment, Lands and Parks 584-8822 46484 Chilliwack Lake Road, Sardis 10334 152A St. COQUnTAM VANCOUVER Babcock Fryand Tackle 931-5C44 Barbary Coast Yachts 669-0088 #110-1140 Austin Ave. 554Cardero St. (foot of Bute St.) DELTA BurrardEsso Marina 733-6731 Bridgeview Marine 946-8566 1655WhyteAve. 8550 River Road Fisheries and Oceans Office 666-6192 Stillwater Sports 946-99 J3 555 WHastingsSt., 4thfloor 4849 Delta St. J.O. Thomas and Associates 291-6401 1370KootenaySt. LANGLEY FraserValley Outdoors 530-8711 Tad'sSporting Goods 261 -6540 8570 Granville Street 20043 40A Ave. Westin BayshoreYachtCharters 682-3377 Langley Gunsand Tackle 530-7899 1601 WestGeorgia (Bayshore Inn) 20568C56Ave. Titelines Bait Company 534-9133 WEST VANCOUVER 21797 61st Ave. Cypress Creek Envir. Station 666-48>i 4 West Vancouver Laboratory, LIONS BAY 4160 Marine Drive Lions BayMarina 921-7510 Fisherman's Cove Marina 9£1 -7333 60 Lions BayAve. EssoGas Barge, 5908Marine Drive • MAPLE RIDGE Sunset Marina '921-7476 B.C. Environment, Lands and Parks 465-40 i #34 Sunset Beach 20450 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Sewell's Marina . 921-3474 E&DSportsShop 463-44 2 6695 Nelson Ave. 22344 Lougheed Hwy

68 SUNSHINE COAST GEORGIA STRAIT/ JOHNSTONE STRAIT ISLANDS EGMONT BathgateStoreand Marina 883-2222 BARRY ISLAND Egmont Marina 883-2298 Farewell Harbour Yacht Club 928-3115 Vaughn Cres BROUGHTON ISLAND GARDEN BAY Greenway SoundMarine Resort 949-4040 Duncan Cove Resort 883-2424 CORTES ISLAND 4686 SinclairBay Rd. Whaletown General Store 935-6562 IrvinesLandingManna 883-2296 Whaletown Irvines Landing Rd. CortesBay Marine Resort 935-6361 883-2253 John Henry's Manna Ltd. Gorge Harbour Marina &Resort 935-6433 GIBSONS Whaletown Gibsons Marina 886-8686 Cortes Market 935-6626 Prowse Rd. Sutil Pt. Rd. HyakMarine 886-9011 EAST CRACROFT ISLAND 377 Gower Point Road Lagoon Cove Marina 949-3517 Smitty's Marina 886-7711 GALIANO ISLAND HALFMOON BAY Montague Harbour Marina 539-5733 B&J Store 885-9435 Montague Road Mintie Rd. GABRIOLA ISLAND Buccaneer Marina 885-7888 Secret Cove Silva Bay Boatel &Store 247-9351 Jolly RogerManna 885-7184 GILFORD ISLAND Silver Sands Resort 883-2630 EchoBayResort 949-4911 Bryan Rd. Simoom Sound Secret Cove Marina 885-3533 HANSON ISLAND 5411 Secret Cove Rd. Double Bay Resort N698883 JK LUND HORNBY ISLAND Lund Fuel 483-3199 Ford's Cove Marina 335-2169 9737 Hwy. 101 MAYNE ISLAND MADEIRA PARK Active Pass Auto & Marine 539-5411 883-2248 Coho Marina Miners Bay 12907 Slark Lane Fishenes and Oceans Office 883-2313 MINSTREL ISLAND Minstrel Island Resort 286-8444 POWELL RIVER Beach Gardens Resort Marina 485-6267 NORTH BROUGHTON ISLAND 7074 Westminster Ave. Sullivan Bay 949-4905 B.C. Environment, Lands and Parks 485-2554 QUADRA ISLAND 6953 Albemi St. April Point Lodge 285-2222 Marine Traders 485-4624 April Point Road, Quathiaski Cove 6791 Wharf Street HeriotBay Inn 285-3322 Sliammon Hatchery 483-4111 West Main Road Sliammon Road SALTSPRING ISLAND Westview Live Bait 485-4711 Wharf St. Ganges Marina 537-5331 161 Lower GangesRoad, Ganges RAGGED ISLAND Bruce Fiander Esso 537-5312 Petro-Can Ragged IslandMarina 334-7117 Ganges SECHELT SONORA ISLAND Sechelt Hatchery 885-5562 Sonora Lodge 287-2869 Porpoise Bay Sea Lion RockLodge 286-2200 Trail BaySports 885-2512 5504 Trail Avenue SOUTH PENDER ISLAND Canada Custom and Excise 629-3363 Bedwell Harbour PACIFIC RANGE INLETS STUART ISLAND k'NIGHT INLET BigBayMarina 286-2003 Kniaht InletLodge 286-6016 Bnmacombes Resort 286-2061 FLOATING LODGES (AREA 12 Dent Island Lodge N657987 NorthPacific Spnngs 974-5758 Bute Inlet Sailcone Wilderness Fishing Lodge N112802 Stuart Island Resort 923-4164 "Georgie" orN692327 TEXADA ISLAND Texada Boat Club 486-7435 Para Rd., Vananda Cove THETIS ISLAND Canoe Cove Marine 656-5566 Thetis Island Marina 246-U464 2300 Canoe Cove Road, Sidney Telegraph Harbour Marina 246-1 '1 Gilbert's Marine & Guide Service 652-2211 789 Saunders Lane, Brentwood Bay THURLOW ISLANDS Goldstream Boathouse 478-4407 Blind Channel Resort 286-; 178 2892TransCanada Hwy. WEST CRACROFT ISLAND (near Goldstream Park) Chinook CoveLodge 278-( '47 SOOKE Fisheries and Oceans Office 642-5322 SOUTH EAST VANCOUVER ISLAN 3 6705 West Coast Road Pacific Lions Marina 642-3816 COWICHAN BAY 241 Becher Bay Road Bayshore Ltd. 748-M12 PedderBay 478-1771 1725Cowichan BayRoad 925 Pedder BayDrive Beachcomber Tackle and Gift 748-f "33 SecretaryIslandCharters 642-3246 Pier 66 Marina 748-6444 1581 DufourRd. 1745Cowichan BayRoad Sooke Harbour Marina 642-3236 CROFTON 6971 West Coast Road Crofton Hardware 246-? J9 SunnyShores Resortand Marina 642-5731 1586 Joan Ave. 5621 Sooke Road DUNCAN VICTORIA Bird'sEyeCove Marina 748-3142 Above and Below Charters 361-4321 6271 Genoa BayRoad Victoria Harbourside Hotel 146Kingston St. Bucky's Sport Shop 746-4923 171 Craig Street Esquimau Anglers Association 1101 Munro Vancouver IslandHatchery 746-1425 (Fish and Wildlife) Boys Road Fisheries and Oceans Office 363-3252 #423 -1230 Government Street LADYSMITH James BayAngler Assoc. 384-9694 4 All Seasons Resort 245-4243 75 Dallas Road 3464 Yellow Point Road OakBayMarina 598-3366 Ivy Green Marina 245-4521 1327 Beach Drive Rocky Creek Road NORTH EAST VANCOUVER ISLAND H&HGunsand Sports 749-4102 68A Cowichan Lake Road ALERT BAY MILL BAY Fishenes and Oceans Office 974-5216 23 MapleStreet, Box9 Mill Bay Marina 7434112 740 Handy Road Island Shopping Centre 974-5535 99 Fir St. BLACK CREEK/SARATOGA BEACH Beachcomber Marina 468-7?22 1597Brynmarl Road Miracle Beach Resort 337-5171 1680 Miracle Beach Dr. Schooner Cove Manna 468-7691 Pacific Playground 337-5600 NANAIMO AREA 9082Clarkson Dr., SaratogaBeach Anchorage Marina 75+51 [ BOWSER 1520 Stewart Ave. Bowser Bill's Resort 757-8363 Brechin Point Marina 753-6-22 6901 WIsland Hwy. Zorkin Road DeepBay Fishing Resort 757-8424 Fisheries and Oceans Office 754-0306 5315Deep BayDr. 60 Front Street La Bella Vista Resort 757-8432 Johnson Hardware 753-2531 #35 Bowser Road 39 Victona Cres. Seacroft Resort 757-8474 B.C. Environemnt, Lands and Parks 758-3&51 85 Cobum Rd. 2569 Kenworth Road Shady Shores Fishing Resort 757-8595 Nanaimo River Hatchery 2-15-77 C 6695Island Hwy. 2775 Rygby Rd..Cassidy Ship&Shore Marine 757-8750 Pacific Biological Station 756-7222 180 Chrome Pt., Deep Bay 3190Hammond Bay Road CAMPBELL RIVER AREA Pat Johnstone's Tackle and Marine 754-1215 1840 Stewart Ave. Anchor Inn Charters 287-S&14 Tidelme Tackle 753-1074 261 IslandHwy. 777 Poplar St., UnitA BigRockBoatRamp 92.3-2112 906South Island Hwy. SAANICH PENINSULA / Brown's BayMarina 286-3135 All BayMarina 656-0153 Brown's Bay Road 2204Harbour Road. Sidney Campbell RiverBoatRentals 9237121 Anglers Anchorage 652-35 1 985S Island Hwy. 933Marcnant Road, Brentwood Bay Campbell River 287-3630 Amaryllis Lodge &Marina 652-1014 260S. Island Hwy. 7212PedenLane. Brentwood Bay

70 ElkFalls FishingResort 286-6796 Port HardyMarineHardware 949-6461 2320Campbell River Road 6465HardyBayRoad Fisheries and Oceans Office 287-2101 Quarterdeck Marine 949-6551 #215 950 Alder Street 6555 HardyBay Road Freshwater Fuel Dock 286-1525 Quatse RiverHatchery 949-9022 oppositeFreshwater Marina 5050 HardyBay Road Fresh Water Marina 286-0701 PORT MCNEILL 2705North IslandHwy. Shell Manna 956-3336 286-6142 Holiday Shores RVPark TimberlandSport Centre 956-3544 2907SpitRoad #2 Pioneer Mall PublicBoat Ramp Alder BayCampsite 9564117 2658S IslandHighway Quinsam RiverHatchery 287-9564 QUALICUM BEACH Argonaut Rd. Avorado Trailer Court 757-8765 Painter's Lodge 286-1102 6050 W. Island Hwy. 1625 McDonald Rd. QualicumBay RiverSportsman 286-1017 Big Qualicum Hatchery 757-8412 2115 IslandHwy. Costa LottaCampground 757-8483 Rod & Reel Resort 923-5250 5251 IslandHighway 3872 South Island Hwy. Salmon Point Resort 923-6605 Salmon River Motel 282-3364 2176 Salmon Point Road Cheryl Lynn Road Seaside Motel & Boat Charter 287-3343 White River Court 282-3265 87 South IslandHwy. Sportfish Centre 287-4911 975 Shoppers Row Telegraph CoveResort 928-3131 Tyee Marine 287-2641 UNION BAY 880 Island Hwy. Baynes SoundOyster Company 335-2111 TyeeTrailer Park 287-3223 5848IslandHwy. 3200 Spit Road Union BayStation 335-0312 COMOX AREA 5545IslandHwy. Black Fin Marina 339-4664 132PortAugustaSt. WEST COAST VANCOUVER ISLAND Fisheries and Oceans Office 339-2031 ^^^^^^^ 148PortAugustaSt. BAMFIELD King CohoResort 339-2039 Bamfield Inn 728-3354 1250Wally Road Kingfisher Marina 728-3228 Seaview Tent & Trailer Court 339-2170 Ostrom's MachineShop 728-3321 685 Lazo Road Esso Gas Dock Tee Pee Park, CFB Comox 339-8483 Seabeam Fishing Resort 728-3286 Lazo GOLD RIVER COURTENAY Gold River Petrocan 283-7334 Bates Beach Boathouse 334-4154 501 Muchalat Drive Coral Road GoldRiverChinook Projects 283-2261 Happy'sSporting Goods 334-4143 Gold RiverPulp Mill loc.4297 256-6th St. HOLBERG Jasper's Fishing Resort 334-4141 CordyHatchery 288-3755 1170 Coral Road Kitty Coleman BeachPark 334-3789 NITINAT (endofWhitaker Rd.) Nitinat Hatchery 724-8540 PuntledgeHatchery 338-7444 NOOTKA ISLAND 38 Powerhouse Rd. Nootka IslandFishing Camp 283-7474 AREA Pacific Village 335-2333 Island Highway Atoemi Pacific Charters 724-3112 7-5440Argyle St. PARKSVILLE China Creek Marina 723-9812 Fisheries and Oceans Office 248-9712 KM13, Bamfield Rd. 457 E. Stanford Poett Nook Marina 724-8525 ParadiseSports 248-8022 2178 Cameron Drive 1529WestIslandHwy. Port Albemi Marina(Clutesi) 7238022 Kara Enterpnses 248-8912 5104 River Rd. 5-1025 Lee Road. French Creek Robertson Creek Hatchery 724-6521 LeezureSporting Goods 248-6931 Great Central Lake Road 281E. IslandHwy./PioneerPlaza HarbourSports 724-6505 PORT HARDY 5405Argyle Fishenes and Oceans Office 949-6422 8585Wollason 949-6731 F.P. Foods Ltd. 284-3525 Hardy Sports 949-8382 Marine Dr. 7125 Market St.

71 V rum hcni-mcw QUEEN CHARLOTTES Frank&Joyce Elliott's 647-5405 Beach Road LANGARA ISLAND Manna 647-6430 LangaraLodge Radio"Telephone Masset Gordon River Road Henslung Cove Ch.24 MASSET Conuma Hatchery N71C215 Fisheries and Oceans Office 626-3316 Conuma River Radio Old Beach Rd. Nootka Sound Marina Ltd. 934-€462 PORT CLEMENTS 1075 Barnacle Beach Road Kumdes River Lodge 5574217 TOFINO Industnal Park Rd. Fisheries and Oceans Office 725-3468 QUEEN CHARLOTTE CITY 161 First St. Fisheries and Oceans Offices 559-4413 OrcaLodge 725-3344 137BayStreet 1254 Pacific Rim Hwy. Meegan'sStore 559-4663 WeighWest Marina 725-3277 SkidegateLanding 634 Campbell St. SouthMoresby Charters 559-8383 UCLUELET SANDSPIT Canadian Pnncess 726-7^71 Fishenes and Oceans Office 637-5340 Peninsula Rd. Airport Admin. Building Quest Charters 726-7532 Mavis' Sporting Goods andVariety 637-5625 ZEBALLOS Beach Road TheTackleShop 7614292 PallantCreek Hatchery 638-9239

NORTHERN MAINL\ND B.C. INTERIOR BELLA BELLA ENDERBY/ASHTON Fisheries and Oceans Office 957-2363 Grant's Tackle Box 838-6508 DennyIsland 1304GeorgeSt., Hwy 97 Rivermouth Marina BELLA COOLA 838-6236 Bella Coota-Atnarko Guiding Service 982-2298 Ashton Creek General Store 838-2122 Hagensburg Mabel Lake Road Hagensburg Mercantile 982-2:35 LIKELY Kopas Store 799-5! 53 Quesnel River Hatchery 790-2266 Likely Rd. Small Craft Harbour 799-5633 Snootli Hatchery 982-2! 22 LUMBY Tweedsmuir Lodge 982-2402 Shuswap Hatchery 547-6673 HAZELTON MALAKWA Kispiox Hatchery 842-6384 EagleRiverHatchery 836-4291 KITIMAT MERRITT Fisheries and Oceans Office 6324884 SpiusCreekHatchery 378-2992 #315-450 Federal Blvd. PRINCE GEORGE Kitimat Hatchery 639-9*88 Fisheries and Oceans Office 561-5533 Haisla Blvd. 2392 Ospika Blvd. PRINCE RUPERT NorthlandSports Sales 962-7071 FarWestSporting Goods 624-2568 8087HartHwy. 221 3rd Ave. West QUESNEL Fisheries and Oceans Office 624-9137 Frank'sSupermarket 747-2092 109417 2nd Ave. West 2290Quesnel Hydraulic Rd. RIVERS INLET SALMON ARM Rivers Lodge 685-2127 Fisheries and Oceans Office 832-8037 Fisheries and Oceans Office 949-2134 1751-10th Ave., SW DawsonsLanding SICAMOUS TERRACE Lukies Store 836-2533 Rshenes and Oceans Office 635-2206 222 Finlayson 4721BLazelleAve. SicamousSportShop 8364121 NorthwestSportsman 635-6496 Tomlyn Marina 836 2246 3217KalumSt. 836-3339 SMITHERS The Marina R36-3131 Toboggan CreekHatchery 84744 8 1220Young Ave. Two Creeks &A River Store 847-3440 WILLIAMS LAKE Highway 16W,Trout Creek Harry's Sporting Supplies 398-5959 117-850 Oliver St.

72 / CLOSURES

The closures and restrictions described in this guide are in effect but may be modified by Public Notice. Check with the DFOoffice(telephone numbers listed on the inside back cover ofguide) in theareain which youplantofish for currentinfor mation. You may also phone the sport fishing information telephone at 1-800-663-9333. Boundary signs are also posted to help you identify closed areas:

This white outline sign indicatesa boundary ofan area closedto sport fishing for anyfinfish.

Thiswhite outline signis a boundary marker for management areas, and when found at the mouth of a stream, indicatesthe tidal mark. These may indicate boundaries of a closed area. Check your regulations.

This section is organized by area. Look up the area (shownon the centre-fold map) in which you plan to fish,and take note of the restrictions that apply. For general chinook restrictions, refer to pages 15-16. i

MOST COMMON INFRACTIONS —failure to record chinook catch —tithing without a licence —fisi:«ng ina closed area —catching and retaining undersized chinook

73 Finfish Closures

North Coast Areas 1-11: from Dixon Entranceto Cape Caution From December 1 to March 31, the daily limit in tidal waters of the province for chinook salmon is 2. Subject to catch and size limits stated here, the annual chinook limit is30, theminimum sizelimit is45 cm, andthedailylimit is 2.

Areal The waters of Masset Inlet and Sound south of a line from EntryPoint to Westacott Pointare closed to chinook, June 15 to October 31.

Area 4 From the tidal portion of the river to the fishing boundary signs at themouthofShawatlan Bay, closed toall finfish, July 15 to August 15. Fromthe fishing boundary sign at the mouth of the stream,to thefishing boundary sign at the mouth ofKloiya Bay, closed to all finfish, August 1 to September 1. Note: Tidal boundary, Skeena River: Tidal regulations apply downstream of a line from Mowitch Point toa boundary sign 1.5miles east of VeitchPoint. Upstream of that line, non-tidal regulations apply.

Area 5 Inside a line drawn from fishing boundary signs located approx. 20 metres seaward of the falls at the mouth of the Kumowdah River flowing into Lowe Inlet, closed to all fin fish, all year.

Area 9 Shoreward of a lineconnecting two square white boundary signs off the mouth of the Wannock River is closed to all fin fish, July 15 to September 15. Shoreward ofa line connecting two aquare boundary signs off the mouth of the Chuckwalla and Kilbella Rivers is closed to all finfish, June 1 to September 15.

74 Area 10 Smith Inlet — The waters of Wyclees Lagoon lying southerly of the boundary sign near the entrance is closed to all salmon, June 20 to November 30. Central and parts of South Coast: Queen Charlotte, Johnstone and Georgia Straits — Cape Sutil to Cadboro Bay (Areas 12-19,28 and 29):The minimum size limit for chinook is 62 cm, the daily limit is 2 and of the coastwide annual limit of 30,15 may be taken from these areas and areas 28 and 29 combined.

Area 12 The mouth of the Klinaklini River (Knight Inlet) shoreward of a line connecting two fishing boundary signs at the southern entrance to WahshihlasBayand at RubblePointisclosed to all finfish, all year. The mouth of the Kakweiken River (Thompson Sound) shore ward of a line connecting two fishing boundary signs on each side of the entrance to Thompson Sound is closed to all fin fish, all year.

The mouth of Scott Cove Creek shoreward of a line between fishingboundary signs located at EvangelinePointand on the point approx. one-half nautical mile south from the mouth of Scott Cove Creek is closed to all finfish, all year. The mouth of the Kingcome Rivershoreward of a linebetween two fishingboundary signs on Petley Point and a point on the opposite shore of Kingcome Inlet is closed to all finfish, all year.

The mouth of the Wakeman River shoreward of a line con necting two fishing boundary signs on opposite shores approx.6 km from the head of WakemanSound isclosed to all finfish, all year. Offthe mouth of the Nimpkish River shoreward of a line join ing three fishing boundary signs located from a point on Vancouver Island shore approx. 1.5 km eastward of Broad Point then to a navigational aid, then to a point approx. 1 km eastward of Willow Creek; then to the tidal water boundary signs approximately 100 m upstream of the Highway 19 bridge is closed to all finfish, all year. The waters of Hardy Bay shoreward of a line connecting a boundary sign by the Products Wharfto a boundary sign on the opposite shore is closed to all finfish, August 15 to October 15.

75 The mouth of the Keogh River shoreward of a 400 m radius boundary froma boundary sign posted approximately 400m north of the mouth of the Keogh River to a boundary sign posted approximately 400m south of the mouth is closed to all finfish, August 15 to October 15. Parsons Bay bounded inside a line from Red Point on Harbledown Island to a markeron the mostnorthwest point of Parson Island, from there following the northern shore to the most easterly point and from there true east to Harble down Island is closed to all finfish, June 15 to October 15.

Area 13

HOLE IN THE WALL MAY 1 to JUNE 15 Those waters of Calm Channel bounded on the east and north by a line from a fishing boundary sign on Maurelle Island at Bernard Point, to a fish ing boundary sign at Johnstone Bluff on the mainland, thence to the Harbott Point light, thence to a fishing boundary sign near the "old Church house" on Sonora Island; and on the southwest by a line from a fishing bound ary sign on Sonora Island across Hole in the Wall to a fishing boundary sign on Maurelle Island are closed to all finfish.

All closure dates referred b inthis guide are inclusive.elusive.

76 REBECCA SPIT JUNE 1-15 Those waters of Hos- kyn Channel inside a line from a fishing boundary sign at the easterly side of the entrance to Conville Bay on Quadra Island to a fishing boundary sign on the south side of the entrance to Hjorth Bay on Read Island, and a line from a fishing boundary sign at Viner Point on Read Island to a fishing boundary sign at Re becca Spit on Quadra Island are closed to all finfish.

TYEE SPIT JUNE 1 to JULY 7 Those waters of the western half of Dis covery Passage from a fishing boundary sign at Orange Point on Vancouver Island to the north end of the Argonaut Wharf are closed to all finfish.

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77 Area 13 (continued)

CAPE MUDGE JUNE 11-25 and JULY 9-23 Those waters inside a line from the float at Yaculta Indian Village on Quadra Island true west one nautical mile, thence southeast 160° true to the intersection with a line drawn from the fishing boundary sign on Willow Point to the Wilby Shoal light buoy, thence to the Cape Mudge light on Quadra Island are closed to all finfish.

VANCOUVER BAY JUNE 15-28 Those waters of Van couver Bay inside a line between fishing boun dary signs at the east and west entrance to the bay are closed to all finfish.

78 JOHNSTONE BLUFFSOUTH JULY 1-15 Those waters of Bute Inlet within one half nautical mile of the mainland between a line drawn from the fishing boundary sign at Johnstone Bluff to Harbott Point light on Stuart Island and a line from Henrietta Point on Stuart Island true east to a fishing bound ary sign on the main land are closed to all finfish.

JOHNSTONE BLUFF NORTH JULY 16-31 Those waters of Bute Inlet within one half nautical mile of the eastern shoreline be tween a line drawn from Henrietta Point on Stuart Island true east to a fishing bound ary sign on the main land and a line from Lawrence Point true east to a fishing bound ary sign on the main land are closed to all finfish.

79 Area 13 (continued)

LAWRENCE POINT LOG DUMP AUGUST 10-17 Those waters of Bute Inlet within one half nautical mile of the western shoreline be tween a line drawn true southeast from a fish ing boundary sign on the mainland shore northeast of Arran Rapids and a line from Lawrence Point to a fishing boundary sign on the opposite shore line of Bute Inlet are closed to all finfish.

The waters in Loughborough Inlet from Cosby Point tohead ofinlet areclosed toall finfish, all year. Deepwater Bay inside a line from a fishing boundary sign at Separation Head to a fishing boundary sign at the northerly entrance of Deepwater Bay is closed to all finfish, all year. The waters in PhillipsArm from Picton Point to the head of theinletare closed to all finfish, all year. The waters in Bute Inlet from Alpha Bluff to the head of the inlet, andinOrford Bay isclosed toall finfish, all year. The waters ofVillage Bay inside a line from a fishing bound arysign at thenorth entrance ofVillage Bay, Quadra Island, to a boundary sign at the south entrance ofVillage Bay isclosed to all finfish, July 1 to October 31. The waters ofSalmon Bay bounded on the north by aline from Graveyard Point to the ferry landing on the opposite shore; and on the south by the downstream side of the first bridge is closed to all salmon, June 1 to December 1.

80 Area 14

PUNTLEDGE RIVER MOUTH MAY 1 to OCTOBER 15 The area inside of a line from a fishing bound f ary sign at Willemar Bluff to the P-54 Bell Courtonay^ VANCOUVER ISLAND Buoy on Comox Bar thence to a boundary L COMOX sign at the range lights at Royston is closed to '^^..FartngBoundary all finfish.

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LOWER LAMBERT CHANNEL MAY 1 to JUNE 30 Those waters of Lam bert Channel bounded on the north by a line from Whalebone Point on Denman Island to Shingle Spit on Hornby Island, and on the south and east by a line commencing at Norman Point, thence 190° true for 1.8 nauti cal miies, thence north westerly, to a fishing boundary sign on Denman Island about 1.5 nautical miles west erly of Boyle Point are closed to all finfish.

81 Area 14 (continued) The area inside a line from a fishing boundary sign at Willemar Bluff to the P-54 Boll Buoy on Comox Bar thence to a boundarysignat the range lights at Royston is closed to all finfish, May 1 to October 15. Those waters of Comox Harbour and Baynes Sound inside of a line commencing at Cape Lazolight,thenceto the P-54 bell buoyon Comox Bar, thence to Longbeak Point at theextreme north end of Denman Island, thence to the mouth of Hart (Washer) Creek on Vancouver Island are closed to chinook, May 1 to October 15.

Area 15

TOP OF TEXADA ISLAND (BLUBBER BAY) APRIL 17 to MAY 17 The waters of the Strait of Georgia, Malaspina Strait and Algerine Passage inside a line drawn from Favada Point on Texada Island to the most southern tip of Harwood Island then to Grief Point on the mainland then to a fishing boundary sign at the southern side of the entrance to Eagle Cove on Texada Island are closed to all finfish.

The waters of Toba Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from Brettell Point to the boundary sign on the opposite shore is closed to all salmon, all year.

Closures outlined in this bo :k may be modified by Public Notice. •

82 Area 16

EAST SIDE OF TEXADA MAY 1-17 Those waters of Mala spina Strait within one nautical mile of the Texada Island shore line from Northeast Point southward to a fishing boundary sign about one quarter nau tical mile north of Up- wood Point are closed to all finfish.

AGAMEMNON CHANNEL APRIL 17 to MAY 17 Those waters of Agamemnon Channel bounded on the south by a line drawn from Daniel Point to Nares Rock, thence to the most southerly point of Pearson Island, thence to Fearney Point on Nelson Island, and on the north by the power line crossing south of Green Bay are closed to all finfish.

83 Area 16 (continued)

BUCCANEER BAY APRIL 17 to MAY 17 Those waters of Mala spina Strait inside a line from McNaughton Point on the Sechelt Peninsula, thence 230° true four nautical miles, thence easterly to Epsom Point on North Thormanby Island, thence souther ly along the shore to Grassy Point, thence to the most westerly point of South Thormanby Island, thence to Derby Point, thence to Wil- braham Point on the Sechelt Peninsula are closed to all finfish.

Area 17

WINCHELSEA ISLANDS MAY 1-29 Those waters inside a line from Icarus Point on Vancouver Island true north two nautical miles, thence north westerly to the Navy buoy in Ballenas Chan nel, thence to Nankivell Point at the entrance to Schooner Cove on Vancouver Island are closed to all finfish.

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84 PORLIER PASS JULY 8 to AUGUST 21 and SEPTEMBER 15-30 Those waters of the eastern portion of Por- lier Pass inside a line from Virago Point on Galiano Island through Virago Rock to a fish ing boundary sign on , thence along the shoreline to Shah Point, thence 60°true one nautical mile, thence 145° true three nautical miles, thence southwesterly to a fishing boundary sign on Galiano Island are closed to all finfish.

YELLOW POINT MAY 22 to JUNE 16 Those waters of Stuart Channel inside a line from Yellow Point to Fraser Point on Thetis Island, thence along the shore of Thetis Island to Pilkey Point, thence to the most easterly point of Pylades Island, thence along the shore to the most northerly point, thence to a fish ing boundary sign at the northerly entrance to Nicholson Cove on Vancouver Island are closed to all finfish.

85 Area 17 (continued)

FIVE FINGERS JUNE 1-28 and SEPTEMBER 8-22 Those waters inside a line from a fishing boundary sign on Stephenson Point to the most easterly point of NAUTICAL MILES Horswti Cnarma/ Jesse Island, thence in a straight line through Snake Island light five nautical miles, thence to a point one nautical mile true north of Neck Point, thence to a boundary sign on Neck Point are closed to all finfish.

The waters of Northumberland Channel and Nanaimo Harbour from Duke Point to a marker near the entrance to Descanso Bay on Gabriola Island, to Gallows Point on Protection Island, then northwesterly along the shore to the most western point, then true north to Newcastle Island, northwesterly along the shore to ShaftPoint,to Pimbury Point on Vancouver Island, southerly along the shore to the Cedar Bridgeon the Nanaimo River, across the bridge and norther ly along the shore to Jacks Point, following the Vancouver Island shore southerly to the point of commencement at Duke Point are closed to all finfish, July 15 to October 20.

The waters of Northumberland Channel from Duke Point fol lowing the shoreline southerly to a boundary sign at the northerlyentranceto DoddsNarrows,across to following the shorelinenortheasterly toa boundarysign at the northern entrance to FalseNarrows, across toa boundary sign on Gabriola Island, followingthe shoreline northerly to a nav igation marker at the southern entrance to Descanso Bay, across to the point of commencement, are closed to chinook, July 15 to October 20.

86 Those waters inside a line from Malaspina Point on Gabriola Island to McKay Point on Newcastle Island, southerly along the shoreline to the most southeasterly point on Newcastle Island, thence true south to Protection Island, following the shoreline north and easterly to Gallows Point, thence in a straight line to a navigation markerat the southern entrance to Descanso Bay on Gabriola Island, following the shoreline northerly to the point of commencement, are closed to chi nook, July 15 to October 20. In the Chemainus River mouth, a triangle boundary off the mouth of the Chemainus River from Bare Point on Vancouver Island to the light on North Reef, to Sherard Point on Vancouver Island, thence following the shoreline northerly to a boundary sign on the Chemainus River near the Bald Eagle Campground, thence across the river to the opposite bank, thence following the Vancouver Island shoreline northerly to the point of commencement, is closed to all finfish, July 15 to October 20.

Area 18

COWICHAN BAY AUGUST 1 - UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

SANSUM NARROWS AUGUST 17 to SEPTEMBER 30 Those waters of San- sum Narrows from Sansum Point in an easterly direction to a fishing boundary sign on Saltspring Island, to a line between Musgrave Point on Saltspring Island to Separation Point on Vancouver Island, and including those waters within a .8 km radius from Separation Point are closed to all finfish. August 1-Until Further Notice: Further, those waters of Cowichan Bay inside a line drawn from Separation Point to Wilcuma Wharf are closed to all finfish.

87 Area 18 (continued)

ACTIVE PASS JUNE 1 to JULY 7 Those waters of Active Pass bounded on the southwest by a line from Crane Point to the buoy on Enter prise Reef, thence to Collinson Point on Galiano Island and on the north by a line from Salamanca Point on Galiano Island 45° true one nautical mile, thence 125° true three nautical miles, thence to Georgina Point on Mayne Island are closed to all finfish.

Southern Vancouver Island: Cadboro Point (Area 19) east to the International Boundary, to Sheringham Point (Area 20) south to the International Boundary: The minimum size limit for chinook is 45 cm, the daily limit is 2 and of the coastwide annual limit of 30,20 may be taken from this area. Area 19

WILLIS POINT (SAANICH INLET) MAY 1-29 Those waters of Saanich Inlet inside a line from Elbow Point to McCurdy Point, thence to Willis Point are closed to all finfish.

NAUTICAL MILES

BAMBERTON (SAANICH INLET) SEPTEMBER 1-30 Those waters of Saan ich Inlet inside a line from Sheppard Point to the most westerly point of Senanus Island, thence northwesterly to a fishing boundary sign on the north side of Bamberton are closed to all finfish.

89 Area 19 (continued)

CONSTANCE BANK NOVEMBER 1 to MARCH 31 Those waters of the 7 N^ -NCOUVER ISLAND inside a line commenc ing at the yellow navi gation buoy approx. 2.5 nautical miles south of ) Ogden Point, thence O true south four nautical miles, thence 45° true four nautical miles, thence to the point

of commencement are NAUTICAL MLES closed to all finfish.

VICTORIA WATERFRONT FEBRUARY 1-28 Those waters of Esquimalt Harbour and Juan de Fuca Strait inside a line from the navigation light at Albert Head to Staines Point on Trial Island, thence to Harling Point and a line between Ogden Point Light and a fishingboundary sign NAUTICAL MU£S on Macaulay Point are closed to all finfish.

90 COAL ISLAND MAY 15-31 and AUGUST -31 Those waters of Haro Strait inside a line from Killer Whale Point on Coal Island to the most westerly point of Little 1 Shell Island, thence to v-^ • 1 the most southerly 3^rcm°-S:R_3> \ ISLAND ^H -\ point of Ker Island, ~\ ^'u.\>1mmI thence to the naviga W&*1 VANCOUVER \ ,..,.,,,, S tion light on Dock Island, thence to Greig SMI k«I OB 0 0» >• Island, thence to \ NAunoiMais Charmer Point on Coal Island are closed to all finfish.

Area 20

BEDFORD ISLANDS JANUARY 1 to JUNE 28 Those waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca inside a line commenc ing at Smyth Head, thence one nautical mile toward Aldridge Pt., ihence true south one nautical mile, thence true east one nautical mile, thence in «r true ran iuu a northerly direction I O 01 0 01 01 03 04 05 to a fishing boundary NM/TCMMLES sign on the shore of Vancouver Island are closed to all finfish.

91 West Coast of Vancouver Island: That portion of Area 20west of Sheringham Point — Area 27 Theminimumsizelimitforchinookis 45cm,the daily limitis 4 and of the coast wide annual limit of 30,all may be taken from these areas combined From December 1 to March 31, the daily limit is 2.

Area 21 Nitinat Lakearea: those waters inside a line commencing at Bonilla Point to Pachena Point but not including Nitinat Lake, have a daily limit of 4 chinook, all year. The waters of Swiftsure Bank, inside a line from 48°29.37'N 124°43.33'W, thence to 48°36"N 124°59'W, thence to 48°34'N 125°06'W, thence to 48°29.18N 124°58'W, thence followingthe international boundary to the point of commencement are closed to all finfish, March 1 to December 31.

Area 22 Nitinat Lake,comprising those waters of Nitinat Lake bound ed on the south at the entrance by a line from the westernmost point of Whyac Point to the southwesternmost point of Tzuquanah Point, has a daily limit of 4 chinook, all year. Also, there is no retention of sockeye in this area, all year. Those waters of the tidal portion of Nitinat River,as indicated by the fishing boundary signs at Sturgeon Pool to the fishing boundary signs near the mouth of the river, are closed to all finfish August 1 - November 1.

Area 23 ThewatersofNahmint Bay westof thefishing boundarysigns are closed to all finfish, August 1 to November 1. > The waters of Numukamis Bay east of the fishing boundary signs are closed to all finfish, August 1 to November 1. Uchucklesit Inlet: The waters of Uchucklesit Inlet west of a line from Caiger Point to Dahler Point are closed to all salmon, August 1 to November 1.

Area 24 Kennedy Cove, marked by two fishing boundary signs on the outer southwest corner and the outer northeast corner are closed to all finfish, all year. Clayoquot Sound inside a line from Cox Point to Rafael Point on Flores Island, to the light and whistle buoy near the entrance to Sydney Inlet, to Hesquiat Point on Vancouver Island, then to Matlahaw Point has a daily limit of 2, from August 1 to November 30 for chinook.

92 The waters of Shelter Inlet inside of a line from Starling Point (Vancouver Island) true north to Vancouver Island are closed to chinook, August 1 to November 30. The waters of Herbert Inlet lying inside of a line from Bawden Point (Vancouver Island) true north to Vancouver Island are closed to chinook, August 1 to November 30. Bedwell Sound, Fortune Channel, Tofino Inlet and Browning Passage: These waters inside of a line from Roberts Point (Meares Island) to Kraan Island and Grice Point (Vancouver Island) to Schindler Point (Meares Island) are closed to chi nook, August 1 to November 30.

Area 25 Chinook: Daily limit is 4, EXCEPT JULY 1 TO OCTOBER31, the daily limit is 2, from Esperanza Inlet and Nootka Sound inside a line beginning at Escalante Point then to Maquinna Point, then along the shoreline to Ferrer Point, and then to Tatchu Point. Tlupana Inlet north of a line from Princess Royal Point to a boundary sign on the opposite shore is closed to all finfish, August 1 to October 15. Muchalat Inlet east of a line from Ous Point to the navigation light on the opposite shore is closed to all finfish, August1 to October 15.

The heads of Tahsis Inlet north of a line from Mozino Point to a boundary sign on the opposite shore, and Zeballos Inlet, inside boundary signs at the entrance to the Zeballos Harbour is closed to all finfish, August 1 to October 15.

Area 26 Tahsish and Fair Harbour Inlets are closed to all salmon, July 1 to October 31. Kyuquot Sound and inside a line beginning at Tatchu Point then to Lookout Island, then to Jacobson Point, then along the shoreline to Clerke Point, then to Solander Island and to Cape Cook on Vancouver Island has a daily limit of 2 for chinook, July 1 to October 31.

Area 27 Varney Bay, from the Marble River tidal boundary down stream to the fishing boundary signs at the entrance of Varney Bayis closed to all finfish, July 1 to December 31.

93 Area 27 (continued) Marble River: That portion of Varney Bay from the Marble River tidal boundary, downstream to fishing boundary signs at the entrance of Varney Bay,is closed to chinook and coho, all year. Quatsino Sound inside Cliffe Point is closed to chinook, August 1 to September 30.

Area 28

TOTAL FISHING CLOSURE Howe Sound: Porteau Cove — Those waters shoreward of a line drawn between the fishing boundary sign on the shore north and south of Porteau Cove are closed to all fishing — finfish and shellfish. All vear.

WORLCOMBE ISLAND APRIL 17 to MAY 17 Those waters of Collingwood Channel inside a line from a fishing boundary sign at the south end of Bowen Bay to the most southerly point of Pasley Island, thence true south for one nau tical mile, thence to the light at Cape Roger Curtis are closed to all finfish.

Upper Howe Sound: Those waters of Howe Sound, north of a line from Langdale Ferry Landing to a fishingboundary sign at Hope Point on Gambier Island; then following the southern shoreline of Gambier Island in a generally easterly direction to a fishing boundary sign at Halkett Point; then on a bearing of 62 True to a fishing boundary sign north of Alberta Bay on the mainland shore, are closed to all salmon, June 1 to September 30.

94 Area 29

GOWER POINT APRIL 17 to MAY 17 Those waters of the Strait of Georgia within one nautical mile of the shore between a line true south from a fish ing boundary sign at Camp Byng and a line 145° true from a fishing boundary sign about one nautical mile east of Gower Point are closed to all finfish.

Itisthe responsibility ofanglersto makethemselves aware of regulation amendments. Please use telephone numbers listed on the insideback coverof thisguide to find out about any recent changes.

REVIVING FISH Fishcaught by anglers and playedto the boat usually are in a form ofshock and, ifreleased, may need some timeto recover. Unless a fish is able to dart away when unhooked, itshould be held gentlyupright inthe water and moved back and forth. Graspingactive fish with dry hands tears vital scales loose,and squeezes vital organs. Adazed or unconsciousfish must be gentlyheldin water and moved and fro until it is conscious and can swim on its own.

95 Area 29 (continued)

FRASER RIVER MOUTH ALL YEAR Those waters off the mouth of the Fraser River bounded on the west by a line from a fishing boundary sign on Point Grey, thence northerly to the Point Grey bell buoy, thence westerly to the naviga tion buoy west of Point Grey, thence south westerly to the naviga tion buoy west of Sand Heads, thence south easterly to the most westerly point of the International Boundary between Canada and the United States in the Strait of Georgia, thence following the shoreline in a northerly direction to a fishing boundary sign near the entrancetoCanoe1'assage,thencetoa fishing bound ary sign on Westham Island, thence following the westerly shorelines of Westham and Reifel Island to Pelly Point on ReifelIsland, thence to Garry Point on Lulu Island, thence fol lowing the westerly shorelines of Lulu and Sea Islands to the IonaIslandRoad Causeway thencetoa fishing boundary sign on the northerly shore of Iona Island and across the North Arm of the Fraser River to a fishing boundary sign on the mainland, thence following the shoreline to the point of com mencement are closed to all finfish. The Fraser River mouth is open from June 29 to November 30, for all species, except chinook.

In the Fraser River-Pitt River tidal waters (includes Pitt River downstream ofCPR bridge, in the Fraser Riverdownstream of CPR bridge at Mission to a line drawn from a fishing bound ary sign near the entrance to Canoe Passage to the fishing boundary sign on Westham Island, then following the west erly shoreline of Westham Island and Reifel Island to Pelly Point to Garry Point then following the westerly shoreline of Lulu Island and Sea Island across the Iona Island Causeway

96 to Iona Island then across the North Arm of the Fraser River), the minimum size limit for chinook is 30 cm. The maximum daily limit for chinook 30 to 50 cm is 4. It is prohibited to take chinook greater than 50 cm. Except that, between June 1-December 31,1 chinook greater than 50 cm may be retained per day, with a total annual limit of 10 (which is counted towards the total annual limit in tidal waters of the province.) Note the size limit may be changed by Public Notice. Boundary Bay is closed to chinook, September 15 to December 31.

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97 Fisheries and Oceans District Offices Campbell River 287-2101 Alert Bay 974-5216;Port Hardy 949-6422; Quatsino 949-6731 Nanaimo 754-0235 Duncan 746-6221; Parksville 248-4772; Powell River 485-7963; Comox 339-2031; Pender Harbour 883-2313; Nanaimo/Ladysmith 754-0230 New Westminster 666-0813 Chilliwack 792-1995; Mission 826-3664; Steveston 274-7217; Squamish 892-3230;Vancouver 666-0813; Coquitlam 666-0813; Surrey 666-0813 Port Alberni 724-0195 Tahsis 934-6355; Tofino 725-3468; Kyuquot 934-6355 North Coast (Prince Rupert) 624-9137 Terrace 635-2206; Smithers 847-2312; Nass Camp 633-2408; Hazelton 842-6327 Central Coast (Prince Rupert) 624-0425 Bella Bella 957-2363; Bella Coola 799-5345; Kitimat 632-4884; Rivers Inlet 949-2104 Queen Charlotte City 559-4413 Sandspit 637-5340;Masset 626-3316 Victoria 363-3252 Sooke 642-5322

98 Important Numbers (Area code for all numbers is 604) Search and Rescue or Diver Distress 732-4141 or ask operator for marine distress Environmental Emergency (24-hour) 666-6100 Sport Fishing Information (24-hour) 1-800-663-9333 or 666-2268, in Vancouver Sport Fishing Information (8:00-16:00) 666-0383/0583 Sport Head Recovery Program (collect) 291-6401

Recreational Fisheries Division 666-3271

Recreational Fisheries Ombudsman Win-2768/942-7316 Distress Safety and Calling Channel 16 Weather Broadcast Service Channels 21B, WX1, WX2, WX3, WX4 Shellfish Information (24-hour) 666-3169 (includes red tide updates) Observe, Record »nd Report (ORR) Fish and Wildlife Violati ns. Littering or Pollution Call toll free -800-663-9453

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