PACIFIC REGION

1999 SALMON RECREATIONAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

SOUTH COAST /

This Recreational Salmon Management Plan is intended for general purposes only. Where there is a discrepancy between the Plan and the regulations, the regulations are the final authority. A description of Areas and Subareas referenced in this Plan can be found in the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations. RECORD OF MANAGEMENT PLAN REVISIONS

Plan: 1999/2000 Salmon Recreational Management Plan – South Coast

Date last revised: 25/06/99

Version Number: 1

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ADDITIONAL NOTES: TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA CONTACTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION...... 2 2. INTRODUCTION ...... 4 3. SALMON MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES...... 5 4. ENFORCEMENT PLAN...... 6 5. FIRST NATIONS FISHERY...... 7 6. COMMERCIAL FISHERY ...... 7 7. RECREATIONAL FISHERY...... 8 7.1. Preliminary Salmon Forecasts ...... 8 7.1.1. , Georgia Strait, Juan de Fuca Strait and Fraser River ...... 8 7.1.2. West Coast of ...... 9 7.1.3. Allocations and Limits...... 10 7.2. Special Management Zones...... 10 7.2.1. Red Zones...... 11 7.2.2. Special Management Zones ...... 11 7.2.3. Yellow Zones...... 11 7.2.4. Management Actions in Red and Special Management Zones ...... 11 7.3. Licensing Requirements ...... 11 7.4. Tidal...... 12 7.4.1. Area 11 ...... 12 7.4.2. Area 12 ...... 12 7.4.3. Area 13 ...... 12 7.4.4. Area 14 ...... 12 7.4.5. Area 15 ...... 12 7.4.6. Area 16 ...... 12 7.4.7. Area 17 ...... 13 7.4.8. Area 18 ...... 13 7.4.9. Area 19A ...... 13 7.4.10 Area 19B...... 13 7.4.11. Area 20 ...... 14 7.4.12. Area 21 ...... 14 7.4.13. Area 121 ...... 15 7.4.14. Area 22 ...... 15 7.4.15. Area 23 /123 ...... 15 7.4.16. Area 24/124 ...... 16 7.4.17. Area 25/125 ...... 16 7.4.18. Area 26/126 ...... 16 7.4.19. Area 27/127 ...... 17 7.4.20. Area 28 ...... 17 7.4.21. Area 29 ...... 17 7.4.22. Fraser Tidal ...... 17 7.5. Non Tidal ...... 18 8. ATTACHMENTS...... 18

1999 Salmon Recreational Management Plan – South Coast Page 1 of 18 1. FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA CONTACTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

24 Hour Recorded Information Vancouver (604) 666-2828 Port Hardy (250) 949-8181 Nanaimo (250) 754-0281 Port Alberni (250) 723-0417

Operations Centre (604) 666-0583 North Coast Sales Information Line (800) 257-5574 North Coast Salmon Net Openings (250) 627-3471 North Coast Salmon Troll Openings (250) 627-3470

Recreational Salmon Updates (Talking Yellow Pages) Vancouver (604) 299-9000 Enter code 3467 (FINS) Victoria (250) 953-9000 Nanaimo (250) 741-9000 Rest of B.C. (877) 320-3467

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Pacific Region web site at: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/

Fisheries Management, Operations Branch

Regional Salmon Coordinator Brent Hargreaves (604) 666-0497

Fisheries Management North Coast - Areas A, C and F

Area Chief of Fisheries Management David Einarson (250) 627-3426 Fisheries Manager - Areas A, C (Areas 1/2) Victor Fradette (250) 559-4467 Fisheries Manager - Areas A, C (Areas 3/4/5) Dan Wagner (250) 627-3425 Fisheries Manager - Areas A, C (Area 6-Skeena/Nass) Jim Steward (250) 627-3421 Fisheries Manager - Areas A, C (Area 7/8) Lyle Enderud (250) 799-5345 Fisheries Manager – Area C (Area 9/10) Ron Goruk (250) 627-3460 Fisheries Manager - Area F Dave Rekdal (250) 627-3476 Fisheries Management Biologist - Central Coast Ron Goruk (250) 627-3460 Fisheries Management Biologists - North Coast Les Jantz (250) 627-3457 Information Coordinator - North Coast Sandy Russell (250) 627-3436

North Coast web site: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ops/northfm/

Stock Assessment North Coast

Biologist Dave Peacock (250) 627-3467

Page 2 of 18 1999 Salmon Recreational Management Plan – South Coast Fisheries Management South Coast - Areas B, D, E, G and H

Area Chief of Fisheries Management Greg Savard (250) 756-7288 Fisheries Manager - Areas B, D, E (Areas 20-26 WCVI net) Laurie Gordon (250) 723-0118 Fisheries Manager - Areas B, D (Areas 11/12/13) Gordon McEachen (250) 339-1029 Fisheries Manager - Area H (Areas 14/15/16 net) Doug Swift (250) 850-5706 Fisheries Manager - Area G (Areas 17/18/19 net) Randy Brahniuk (250) 754-0208 Fisheries Management Biologist - Areas G & H Bill Shaw (250) 756-7152 Fisheries Management Biologist - Areas B, D, E Leroy Hopwo (250) 756-7294 Fisheries Management Biologist - Areas B, D, E Paul Ryall (250) 756-7279

Fisheries Management Fraser River/Interior - Area E

Area Chief of Fisheries Management Paul Ryall (604) 666-6509 Commercial Fisheries Manager - Area E Jim Echols (604) 666-2370 Fisheries Management Biologist - Area E Al MacDonald (604) 666-8616

Stock Assessment - South Coast

Biologist – South Coast Salmon Stock Assessment Wilf Luedke (250) 756-7157

Recreational Fisheries

Regional Coordinator Wayne Saito (604) 666-3271 Coastal B.C. South Coordinator Terry Gjernes (250) 756-7192 Coastal B.C. North Coordinator Elmer Fast (250) 627-3409 Fraser River Coordinator Devona Adams (604) 666-6512 Advisor\Ombudsman Bill Otway (604) 666-2768

Aboriginal Fisheries

Coastal B.C. South Manager Rebecca Reid (250) 756-7296 Coastal B.C. North Manager Randy Barnhart (250) 627-3420 Fraser River Implementation Officer Debbie Sneddon (604) 666-8426

Selective Fisheries

Coastal B.C. South Selective Fisheries Project Authority Gordon Curry (250) 756-7255 Coastal B.C. North Selective Fisheries Project Authority Todd Johansson (250) 627-3475 Fraser River Commercial and First Nations Coordinator Jim Echols (604) 666-2370 Fraser River Recreational Coordinator Devona Adams (604) 666-6512

1999 Salmon Recreational Management Plan – South Coast Page 3 of 18 2. INTRODUCTION

The recreational harvest of salmon is regulated via the Sport Fishing Regulations, 1996 made under the Fisheries Act. The regulations are summarized annually in the British Columbia Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Guide and The Salmon Supplement to the Freshwater Synopsis which lists closed times/area, daily limits and size limits (where applicable).

This fishing plan was developed in consultation with the South Coast Co-Management Committee of the Sport Fish Advisory Board (SFAB). The SFAB has representatives from all parts of the community including various fishing clubs, the B.C. Wildlife Federation and the Sport Fishing Institute of B.C.

The 1999 salmon management plans provide opportunities for recreational fishing in British Columbia while reflecting the requirement for strict conservation measures for coho salmon in areas and during times where stocks of concern are present. Barbless hooks must be used for all recreational fishing for salmon in tidal and non-tidal areas.

In areas where upper Skeena and coho stocks are not prevalent, fishing for salmon will be permitted. There will also be limited coho retention opportunities in some of the areas where there will be low risk to and Thompson River coho stocks.

In Special Management Zones, where upper Skeena and Thompson River coho are prevalent, there will be coho non-retention and non-possession. Fishing for other salmon species within Special Management Zones will be permitted in some areas. In other areas, fishing for finfish species other than salmon and the harvest of shellfish only will be permitted. Monitoring of the fishery will be required within Special Management Zones to monitor coho encounter rates. In locations where coho encounters are too high, the fishery will be moved or closed.

There will also be opportunities for fisheries on surplus coho (primarily from hatcheries) in several terminal areas such as the mouth of the Capilano River, in the Chehalis River and Chilliwack River, and in the vicinity of the mouth of the Qualicum River. In non-tidal waters, there are specific regulations for salmon by river and/or tributary which are available in The Salmon Supplement to the Freshwater Synopsis.

This recreational salmon fishing plan encompasses tidal and non-tidal waters of southern British Columbia from Cape Caution down to the British Columbia/Washington border, including the Fraser River. The tidal waters within this area are denoted as Areas 11 to 29 inclusive, Areas 121, 123 to 127 inclusive.

Sport fish management actions outlined in this plan are subject to change in-season (e.g. as a result of lower abundance levels of returning salmon stocks). Fishery closures may be implemented as required to ensure conservation of vulnerable stocks and to provide priority access to First Nations to meet their food, social and ceremonial requirements.

Page 4 of 18 1999 Salmon Recreational Management Plan – South Coast Changes to the 1999 fishing plan will be communicated through Public Notices, media reports, telephone information lines and postings on the Pacific Region Fisheries and Oceans web site. 1999 in-season information can also be obtained for salmon by calling the Talking Yellow Pages numbers (see Section 1). All other fisheries information can be obtained by calling the Fisheries and Oceans Canada 24 hour telephone number (604) 666-2828. This document outlines the proposed recreational fishing plan for Pacific salmon only. These species include chinook, coho, pink, sockeye and chum salmon.

3. SALMON MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES

3.1. To ensure conservation and protection of salmon stocks, their habitat and ecosystems through the application of scientific management principles applied in a precautionary manner based on the best scientific advice available.

3.2. To maintain the goal of zero fishing mortality in Canadian fisheries on upper Skeena and Thompson coho stocks, as in 1998.

3.3. To maintain manageability and enforceability of the fisheries management plans.

3.4. To ensure that, subject to conservation needs, first priority is accorded to First Nations to address food, social and ceremonial harvest requirements.

3.5. To implement harvest restrictions to minimize mortality and ensure adequate escapement of other salmon stocks expected to return at low abundance.

3.6. To allow selective fishing where stocks at risk are not prevalent, and to continue to encourage and support selective fishing practices.

3.7. To implement Special Management Zones to allow harvesting of more abundant species and stocks with no increase in mortality to stocks most at risk.

3.8. To provide the recreational fishery priority access for chinook and coho stocks during years of low abundance while still maintaining some sockeye, pink and chum fishing opportunities.

3.9. To develop sustainable First Nations, recreational, and commercial fisheries through partnership and co-management arrangements with client groups and stakeholders, and to share in decision making, responsibilities and costs.

3.10. To develop fishing plans and co-operative programs which will contribute to improving the knowledge base and understanding of the salmon resource.

3.11. To consider the goals of society with respect to social, cultural and economic values of the salmon resource and the fishery.

1999 Salmon Recreational Management Plan – South Coast Page 5 of 18 4. ENFORCEMENT PLAN

Fisheries and Oceans Canada has the responsibility to enforce the Fisheries Act and associated regulations and conditions of licences to address conservation, health and safety issues and ensure compliance with Fisheries Management plans.

In some cases, Guardian Agreements or Enforcement Protocols are in place with First Nations. In all cases, Fisheries and Oceans Canada works closely with local bands to ensure compliance with regulations, and the conservation and protection of fish and habitat.

Conservation of coho and the protection of fish habitat are two of Fisheries and Oceans Canada's highest priorities for the 1999 salmon season. Specific actions to address coho conservation will include:

a) Deploying existing resources within the region based on priorities for conservation and protection of coho. These resources include fishery officers, Canadian Coast Guard vessels, marine enforcement officers, charter patrolman and aircraft. b) Dock side monitoring of off loads of salmon. Dock-side monitors will have twenty four hour access to fishery officers to permit timely enforcement action. c) High level of enforcement activities in those portions of the Special Management Zones where fishing may be permitted. These activities will include uniform patrols, covert operations and as required, blitz type enforcement patrols to conduct vessel, person and vehicle checks of catch and gear, boundary patrols and closed area patrols. d) On-ground monitoring of fisheries will be conducted in areas where coho stocks of concern are not prevalent. This will include observer coverage, uniform patrols, and as required blitz type enforcement patrols to conduct vessel, person and vehicle checks of catch and gear, boundary patrols and closed area patrols. e) Aerial surveillance of closed areas. f) Non-compliance may result in court appearance, court imposed financial penalties, seizure and forfeiture of fish and equipment and fishing closures.

Individuals have a responsibility to report violations. Any suspected fisheries, wildlife or pollution violations can be quickly and discretely reported to the appropriate enforcement officer by using the toll free Observe, Record and Report hotline. This toll free number is available 24 hours a day. Confidentiality is assured.

OBSERVE, RECORD AND REPORT: 1-800-465-4DFO (1-800-465-4336)

Observe: exceeding the daily bag limit; fishing in a closed area; using illegal gear; retention of prohibited salmon and damage to fish habitat (i.e. pollution).

Record: date, time and location; identify or description of violators; boat or vehicle description and evidence at the scene.

Report: report violations as soon as possible to Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Page 6 of 18 1999 Salmon Recreational Management Plan – South Coast Enforcement inquiries can also be directed to any local Fisheries and Oceans Canada office during regular office hours.

5. FIRST NATIONS FISHERY

Fisheries and Oceans Canada recognizes the importance of fish, including invertebrates, to the Aboriginal peoples of British Columbia. Through the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy the Department seeks to negotiate with Aboriginal organizations, access to salmon for food, social and ceremonial (FSC) purposes. Subject to conservation, this access will have priority over access and harvest by commercial and recreational users.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada will consult with Aboriginal organizations to determine food, social and ceremonial needs, and communal licences will be issued to Aboriginal organizations for this fishing.

In Red and Special Management Zones, the Department will consult with First Nations regarding food, social and ceremonial needs, considering measures that will avoid or minimize the catch of salmon species or stocks of concern in First Nations fisheries.

In areas where coho stocks of concern are not prevalent, the South Coast pilot sales fisheries will be subject to the same conservation objectives and measures as the commercial fisheries. Pilot sales fishing agreements are under negotiation and may be implemented for the lower Fraser River and the Somass River on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. In the Skeena River, the Excess Salmon to Spawning Requirements (ESSR) fisheries are not likely in 1999 due to expected low returns of sockeye. There will be no expansion of the ESSR fisheries for sales purposes in 1999, regardless of the actual abundance of sockeye.

6. COMMERCIAL FISHERY

The introduction of entry controls in the salmon fishery in 1969 marked the beginning of licence limitation in Pacific salmon fisheries in Canada. Salmon (A) licences were issued for fishing vessels that had a recorded catch of 10,000 lbs. or more of pink or chum salmon, or equivalent, during 1967 or 1968. A total of 5870 Salmon (A) licences were issued in 1969.

Between 1969 and 1977 there was no restriction on the type of gear (gillnet, seine or troll) that could be used on a salmon licenced vessel. In 1977, a moratorium on the number of vessels allowed to fish with seine gear was implemented. In 1982, salmon vessels with a seine licence privilege were issued distinct salmon validation tabs. These vessels were entitled to fish for salmon with any gear until 1996. Vessels without a seine licence privilege were permitted to use either gillnet or troll gear or both until 1996.

The once-$400 million-a-year industry has declined in recent years as world salmon prices fell and critical stocks of B.C. salmon continued to decline. Two consecutive poor salmon seasons in

1999 Salmon Recreational Management Plan – South Coast Page 7 of 18 1995 and 1996, during which incomes and profits fell to record lows and ongoing concerns for conservation of salmon led the federal government to introduce the Pacific Salmon Revitalization Strategy in 1996.

An $80-million voluntary licence retirement program, funded by the federal government, led to the retirement of 798 commercial salmon licences. Permanent single gear licensing was implemented in 1996 whereby a single licence holder could fish with only one gear type (gillnet, troll or seine). For 1996 only, the North Coast licence holders were permitted to fish both gillnet and troll. In 1996 area licensing was implemented. This designated the coastal fishing waters into two areas for seine boats, three for gillnetters and three for trollers. Area licensing required a licence holder to choose a single area in which to fish for a period of four years. In 1996 licence holders who had chosen one area were allowed to permanently “stack” additional licences from other single licenced vessels onto their vessel in order to fish in other areas or with other gear types. A total of 396 licences were stacked to the end of 1996. In early 1998 industry voted to continue stacking and by June 1998 the total number of salmon licences stacked had increased to 623.

In June of 1998, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans announced a federal fund of $400 million for a comprehensive plan to rebuild the salmon resource, restructure the fishery and to help people and communities adjust to the changing fishery. As of the spring of 1999, two voluntary licence retirement programs have been completed. A total of 746 licenses were retired through the Pacific Fisheries Adjustment and Restructuring Program, leaving a total of 2,896 licences. There are 1,786 gillnet, 750 troll and 360 seines licences remaining in the fishery. A third voluntary licence retirement program is being planned for the fall of 1999.

In the year 1999, the initial four years of the salmon area licensing will be completed and in year 2000 salmon licence holders will be permitted to re-select their fishing areas for each of their licences.

7. RECREATIONAL FISHERY

7.1. Preliminary Salmon Forecasts

7.1.1. Johnstone Strait, Georgia Strait, Juan de Fuca Strait and Fraser River (Areas 11 to 13, 16, 18, 20 and 29)

7.1.1.1. Sockeye and Pink

The total 1999 Fraser River sockeye run size based on 18 stocks at the 50% probability level is 8.2 million sockeye. This forecast is comprised of 318,000 Early Stuart, 477,000 Early Summer, 5.3 million summer run (mainly Chilco and Quesnel) and 2.1 million late run component.

Page 8 of 18 1999 Salmon Recreational Management Plan – South Coast The major local sockeye stock returning in 1999 to the Johnstone Strait area is the Nimpkish-Woss stock. The required escapement is 250,000.

A return of 8.1 million Fraser River pink is forecast. Fishing opportunities on these stocks will be available in late August to early September.

This is an off-cycle year for Mainland Inlet (Area 12) pink, however, there were good brood year escapements to the Glendale River.

7.1.1.2. Coho

Serious conservation concerns continue in 1999 for Thompson River coho stocks, there are also continued concerns for some other coho stocks in the South Coast in particular coho stocks inside the . Significant conservation measures must continue in most areas in 1999. This will require a target of zero fishing mortality for the critical Thompson River coho stock. Where Thompson stocks are not prevalent, coho non-retention mortalities must be kept to a minimum. This will be achieved through selective fishing methods and avoidance of areas of significant coho encounters.

7.1.1.3. Chum

Study Area (Johnstone Strait, Georgia Strait and Fraser River) chum total run size is forecast to be 2.5 million (2.0 wild and 0.5 enhanced). There is uncertainty in forecasting chum salmon and this forecast may be conservative.

7.1.1.4. Chinook

The overall abundance of inside chinook stocks is generally expected to be similar to 1998. Near recent year average returns are expected for most Fraser stocks except a below average return is expected for the fall timing Harrison stock, where a low number of returning females is expected. Returns to the Strait of Georgia, Johnstone Strait and Mainland Inlet systems are expected to be similar to recent years that, in most cases, were below requirements. 7.1.2. West Coast of Vancouver Island (Areas 21 to 27)

7.1.2.1. Sockeye

A return of 8.2 million Fraser sockeye is forecast with a Canadian commercial domestic TAC of approximately 2.9 million. The early Stuart run forecast is 318,000. The forecast for the early summer stock group is 477,000, which is low. The summer run stock group is expected to be the main returning component in 1999 with a forecast return of 5.3 million which is expected to be mainly from

1999 Salmon Recreational Management Plan – South Coast Page 9 of 18 Chilco with some Quesnel. The late run component is expected to return at lower levels with a forecast of 2.1 million.

In Area 23 the sockeye pre-season forecast is 332,000 for the Somass River and only 4-8,000 for the Henderson Lake (Clemens Creek) stock. At the forecasted run size for the Somass sockeye, only First Nations and Recreational fisheries would be permitted. However, the first in-season re-forecast occurred on June 24 and indicated sufficient surplus to also permit a small commercial opportunity beginning on June 28th. Fisheries by all sectors will be managed to take into account the expected extremely weak return of Henderson Lake sockeye.

7.1.2.2. Coho

Serious conservation concerns continue in 1999 for Thompson River coho stocks, which will require a target of zero mortality of this critical coho stock in all fisheries, including those conducted on the west coast of Vancouver Island. There are also particular concerns for coho originating inside the Strait of Georgia, and for some local west coast coho stocks. Where Thompson coho are not prevalent, coho non-retention mortalities must still be kept to a minimum to protect these other coho stocks of concern. This will be achieved through selective fishing methods and avoidance of areas of significant coho encounters. Limited coho retention will be permitted in 1999 only in a few terminal, and inside areas on the west coast of Vancouver Island, where surplus coho are expected.

7.1.2.3. Chum

Average to above average survival is expected to continue. Returns to Nitnat should be approximately 1 million chum. Returns to are expected to be lower than average due to poor escapements in 1995.

7.1.2.4. Chinook

A poor return of West Coast Vancouver Island chinook is expected in 1999. The total terminal run of Robertson Creek Hatchery and Stamp River to is expected to be approximately 35,000+20%. Additional conservation measures will be required on fisheries where these stocks are present. 7.1.3. Allocations and Limits At the time of publishing this plan, no Pacific Salmon Treaty agreements have been reached and escapement goals for Fraser sockeye and pink salmon are not yet finalized, however negotiations are still on-going. 7.2. Special Management Zones In order to achieve upper Skeena and other coho conservation requirements, North Coast waters have been separated into three zones.

Page 10 of 18 1999 Salmon Recreational Management Plan – South Coast THE FOLLOWING DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS ARE FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. FOR FISHERY OPENINGS AND PLAN DETAILS, PLEASE REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION. 7.2.1. Red Zones Areas where Thompson and upper Skeena coho are prevalent. Salmon fishing will be restricted to only very limited experimental fisheries, as well as some limited First Nations food, social, and ceremonial fisheries. 7.2.2. Special Management Zones To assist in further reducing mortalities of Thompson, upper Skeena and other salmon stocks of concern, special management zones will be introduced in 1999. These will be areas where special restrictions apply. Fisheries will only be permitted in locations and during times when Thompson, upper Skeena and other salmon stocks of concern can be avoided or released alive and unharmed. These areas will be subject to in-season adjustments including time and area closures for all sectors (First Nation, commercial, recreational), and will be subject to strict monitoring and enforcement. The management intent in SMZs will be to avoid coho encounters. In addition, coho non-retention will be mandatory in all SMZ’s. 7.2.3. Yellow Zones Selective fishing opportunities will be allowed for all species. Limited coho retention will be allowed only for First Nations and Recreational fisheries. 7.2.4. Management Actions in Red and Special Management Zones Coho fishing will be closed in the Red and Special Management Zones. Fishermen are required to release all live coho that are accidentally caught to the water with the least possible harm. While fishing for food, social and ceremonial purposes, if a coho is retrieved from the fishing gear and is already dead or mortally injured, it may be retained. (This does not apply when fishing for commercial or recreational purposes.) However, fishermen are requested to fish in such a manner as to absolutely minimize this situation. 7.3. Licensing Requirements Tidal water recreational fishermen (all ages) are required to obtain and have in their possession a valid recreational fishing licence prior to angling for salmon in tidal waters. Anglers intending to retain any salmon caught in tidal waters must also purchase a salmon conservation stamp in addition to a tidal water angling licence. This stamp is not required if anglers release any salmon caught.

Anglers over the age of 16 years are required to obtain and have in their possession a valid provincial angling licence to fish for salmon in non-tidal waters of the province. A salmon conservation stamp is also required if anglers intend to retain any salmon caught. This stamp is not required if anglers release any salmon caught in non-tidal waters.

Anglers under the age of 16 years do not require a licence to fish in non-tidal waters.

1999 Salmon Recreational Management Plan – South Coast Page 11 of 18 7.4. Tidal The possession limit for sport-caught salmon is two (2) times the daily limit. 7.4.1. Area 11 Chinook Daily limit 2, April 1 to March 31.

Sockeye, Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 to March 31.

Coho Non-retention. Daily limit: 0 April 1-March 31, except that in Sub-areas 11-3 to 11-10: Daily limit 1, August 1 to September 30 7.4.2. Area 12 Chinook Daily limit 2, April 1 to March 31.

Sockeye, Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 to March 31.

Coho Non-retention, April 1 to March 31. Terminal opportunities will be provided where possible. 7.4.3. Area 13 Chinook Daily limit 2, April 1 to March 31.

Sockeye, Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 to March 31.

Coho Non-retention, April 1 to March 31. 7.4.4. Area 14 Chinook Daily limit 2, April 1 to March 31.

Sockeye, Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 to March 31.

Coho Non-retention, April 1 to March 31. Terminal opportunities will be provided where possible. 7.4.5. Area 15 Chinook Daily limit 2, April 1 to March 31.

Sockeye, Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 to March 31.

Coho Non-retention, April 1 to March 31.. 7.4.6. Area 16 Chinook Daily limit 2, April 1 to March 31.

Page 12 of 18 1999 Salmon Recreational Management Plan – South Coast Sockeye, Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 to March 31.

Coho Non-retention, April 1 to March 31, except within south of a line between Four Mile Point and Carlson Point - Daily limit 1, July 1 to December 31. 7.4.7. Area 17 Chinook Daily limit 2, April 1 to March 31.

Sockeye, Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 to March 31.

Coho Non-retention, April 1 to March 31. 7.4.8. Area 18 Chinook Daily limit 2, April 1 to March 31.

Sockeye, Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 to March 31.

Coho Non-retention, April 1 to March 31. 7.4.9. Area 19A Chinook Daily limit 2, April 1 to March 31.

Sockeye, Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 to March 31.

Coho Non-retention, April 1 to March 31. 7.4.10. Area 19B Chinook Daily limit 2, April 1 to March 31.

Sockeye, Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 to March 31.

Seaward of a line from Fisgard Point, thence one mile south thence 113 degrees to a point one half mile South of Brotchie Ledge Light, thence 99 degrees to the southern tip of Trial Island thence 61 degrees to Discovery Island Light thence 317 degrees to the Cadboro Point Light. No fishing for salmon, August 16 to September 30.

Coho Daily limit 0, April 1 to March.

1999 Salmon Recreational Management Plan – South Coast Page 13 of 18 7.4.11. Area 20 No fishing for salmon, June 1 to September 30, except:

a) Inside of a line from William Head due south to Rosedale Rock, thence 287 degrees to a point one quarter mile south of Church Rock, thence 278 degrees to a point one quarter mile south of Beechey Head, thence 301 degrees to the Southern tip of Donaldson (Secretary) Island, thence 287 degrees to Sherringham Point; and b) Inside a line from San Juan Point seaward (200 degrees) one half mile, thence west (289 degrees) to a point three quarters of a mile due south of Bonilla Point Light.

Chinook Daily limit 2, April 1 to March 31 except in those waters west of a line from Sherringham Point to the International Boundary. Daily limit 2, August 1 and September 30, only 1 of which may be over 77cm in length.

Non retention from July 31 to October 15, inside (northerly) of a line from Thrasher Cove to Woods Nose.

Sockeye, Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 to March 31.

Coho Non retention, April 1 to March 31, except Port San Juan, inside a line from Thrasher cove to Woods Nose. Daily limit 1, September 10 to December 31. 7.4.12. Area 21 No fishing for salmon June 1 to June 28, except: inside of a line from Dare Point 266 degrees to the red buoy (yj) 0.9 miles south of Cloose, thence 296 degrees to a point three quarters of a mile south west of the mouth of the Klanawa River.

Chinook Daily limit 2, April 1 to March 31, except daily limit 2, August 1 to September 30, of which only one may be over 77cm.

Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 to March 31.

Sockeye Daily limit: 0, April 1 to March 31.

Coho Non-retention, April 1 to March 31.

Page 14 of 18 1999 Salmon Recreational Management Plan – South Coast 7.4.13. Area 121 No fishing for salmon June 28 to September 30.

Chinook Daily limit: 2, October 1 to March 31.

Sockeye, Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, October 1 to March 31.

Coho Non-retention, April 1 to March 31. 7.4.14. Area 22 Chinook Daily limit 2, April 1 to March 31, except daily limit 2, August 1 to September 30, of which only one may be over 77cm.

Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 to March 31.

Sockeye Daily limit: 0, April 1 to March 31.

Coho Non-retention, April 1 to March 31. 7.4.15. Area 23 /123 Chinook Daily limit 2, April 1 to March 31, except, daily limit 2, August 1 to September 30, of which only one may be over 77cm.

Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 to March 31.

Sockeye Daily limit: 2, June 1 until further notice. Possible increase in-season following run assessment, late June.

Coho Non-retention, April 1 to March 31, except inside a line from Aguilar Point to the Southwest point of Sanford Island, thence to Reeks Island, thence to Howard Point. Daily limit: 1, June 19 to December 31.

Daily limit 1, September 10 to December 31; Inside a line from Whittlestone Point to Bordelais Islets thence to Folger Island thence to Meares Bluff on Effingham Island thence from the northwestern tip of Effingham Island to Mara Rock thence to a point one mile due west of Quisitis Point thence to Quisitis Point.

1999 Salmon Recreational Management Plan – South Coast Page 15 of 18 7.4.16. Area 24/124 Chinook Daily limit 2, April 1 to March 31, except daily limit 2, August 1 through September 30, of which can be over 77cm.

Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 to March 31.

Sockeye Daily limit 2, June 1 until further notice. Possible bag limit following stock assessment in late June.

Coho Non-retention, April 1 to March 31, except inside a line from the north end of Mackenzie Beach to the easternmost point of Wickaninnish Island, thence from the northwestern tip of Wickaninnish Island to Moser Point on Vargas Island, thence from a marker on Vargas Island opposite Eby Rock, thence to the marker on Eby Rock, thence to the northernmost Shot Islet, thence to a marker on the point of Flores Island three Quarters of a mile west of Kutcous Point, thence from Starling Pointon Flores Island due west to a marker on Vancouver Island – Daily Limit 1, June 19 to December 31, except: inside a line from Portland Point to Cleland Island thence to Siwash Cove on Flores Island thence from Starling Point on Flores Island due west to a marker on Vancouver Island, daily limit 1, September 10 to December 31. 7.4.17. Area 25/125 Chinook Daily limit 2, April 1 to March 31. Additional closed areas for conservation of wild stocks may be announced in-season.

Sockeye, Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 to March 31.

Coho Non-retention, April 1 to March 31. 7.4.18. Area 26/126 Chinook Daily limit 2, April 1 to March 31. Additional closed areas for conservation of wild stocks may be announced in-season.

Sockeye, Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 through March 31.

Coho Non-retention, April 1 to March 31

Page 16 of 18 1999 Salmon Recreational Management Plan – South Coast 7.4.19. Area 27/127 Chinook Daily limit 2, April 1 to March 31.

Sockeye, Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 through March 31.

Coho Non-retention, April 1 to March 31, except daily limit 1, June 21 to December 31, inside a line from Montgomery Point to the Eastern entrance to Gooding Cove. 7.4.20. Area 28 Chinook Daily limit 2, April 1 to March 31.

Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 through March 31.

Sockeye Daily limit 4, July 1 to March 31.

Coho Non-retention, April 1 to March 31, except daily limit 2, June 1 to December 31, between a line from Point Atkinson southerly to a fishing boundary sign at Point Grey and the First Narrows Bridge. Hatchery fish only. 7.4.21. Area 29 Chinook Daily limit 2, April 1 to March 31, except daily limit 0, August 31 to October 15, south of a line from the T10 Buoy to Thrasher Rock.

Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 through March 31.

Sockeye Daily limit 4, July 1 to March 31.

Coho Non-retention, April 1 to March 31, except daily limit 2, July 1 to December 31, inside a line one half mile off of the Davis Bay dock to the Point Stalishan Breakwater. Hatchery fish only. 7.4.22. Fraser Tidal No salmon fishing September 6 to October 15. Natural bait ban for all species of salmon.

Chinook Daily limit 4, May 1 to August 30, of which only 1 can be over 50cm in length.

August 31 to December 31, Daily limit: 4, of

1999 Salmon Recreational Management Plan – South Coast Page 17 of 18 which none can be over 62cm in length.

Pink and Chum Daily limit 4, April 1 through March 31.

Sockeye Daily limit 4, August 1 to December 31.

Coho Non-retention, April 1 to March 31. 7.5. Non Tidal Anglers are reminded to check The Salmon Supplement to the Freshwater Synopsis for fishing closures, quotas, limits and gear restrictions.

Non-tidal salmon opportunities are provided in Appendix I.

8. ATTACHMENTS

Appendix I: 1999 - 2000 Freshwater Salmon Sport Fishing Regulations (South Coast Waters)

Page 18 of 18 1999 Salmon Recreational Management Plan – South Coast Appendix I: 1999 - 2000 Freshwater Salmon Sport Fishing Regulations 1999-2000 FRESHWATER SALMON SPORT FISHING REGULATIONS REGION 1 - VANCOUVER ISLAND Please read these regulations in conjunction with the Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis.

1. Unless otherwise stated in the table, the daily limit in all waters of Region 1 is zero (0). 2. The aggregate daily limit for all species of Pacific salmon (other than kokanee) from tidal and non-tidal waters combined is four (4). 3. All retained chinook and sockeye must measure 30 cm or more from tip of nose to tail fork, and all coho must measure 25 cm or more. 4. A single barbless hook is in effect year round for all streams in Region 1. 5. There is an annual limit of 10 adult chinook. All retained adult chinook must be recorded on the back of your freshwater angling licence. An "adult chinook" in Region 1 is defined as being over 50 cm. WATERS SPECIFIC AREA SPECIES DATES LIMITS / GEAR

Chemainus River Coho Oct 26-Mar 31 1 per day, none over 35 cm. Cowichan River Chinook Apr 01-Mar 31 4 per day, none over 50cm. Coho Apr 01-Mar 31 1 per day, none over 35cm. Goldstream River all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Koksilah River including tributaries Chinook Apr 01-Mar 31 4 per day, none over 50cm. Coho Apr 01-Mar 31 1 per day, none over 35cm. Nahwitti River Coho Apr 01-Mar 31 1 per day. Nanaimo River including tributaries Coho Oct 26-Mar 31 1 per day, none over 35cm. Nitinat River Chum Chum opportunities to be announced. Contact your local fisheries representative for more information.

Puntledge River Coho Apr 01-Mar 31 4 per day, only 2 over 35cm. Qualicum River Chinook Aug 01-Oct 15 4 per day, none over 62cm. Oct 16-Dec 31 4 per day, only 2 over 62cm. Coho Apr 01-Mar 31 4 per day, only 2 over 35cm. Quatse River Coho Jun 15-Mar 31 2 per day, only 1 over 35cm. Quinsam River Coho Oct 01-Dec 31 8 per day, none over 35cm. Possible selective hatchery mark fishery for adult coho, contact your local fisheries representative for more information.

Reay Creek all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Seymour River Coho Apr 01-Mar 31 1 per day. Shawnigan Creek all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Somas River including Stamp River Coho Possible opportunity for coho, contact and tributaries your local fisheries representative for more information.

Stamp River See Somass River Appendix I: 1999 - 2000 Freshwater Salmon Sport Fishing Regulations

1999-2000 FRESHWATER SALMON SPORT FISHING REGULATIONS REGION 2 -

Please read these regulations in conjunction with the Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis.

1. Unless otherwise stated in the table, the daily limit in all waters of Region 2 is zero (0). 2. The aggregate daily limit for all species of Pacific salmon (other than kokanee) from tidal and non-tidal waters combined is four (4). 3. All retained coho must measure 25cm or more from tip of nose to tail fork, and all retained chinook, chum, pink, and sockeye must measure 30cm or more from tip of nose to tail fork. 4. A single barbless hook is in effect year round for all streams and sloughs in Region 2. 5. There is an annual limit of 10 adult chinook. All retained adult chinook must be recorded on the back of your freshwater angling licence. An "adult chinook" in Region 2 is defined as being over 50 cm except in: a) the Fraser River between the CPR bridge at Mission to the powerline crossing approximately 1 km above the Aggasiz/Rosedale bridge from Sep 05 - Dec 31 and b) the Chilliwack/Vedder River below Slesse Creek and the Sumas River below the Barrow Town Pump station from Jul 01 - Dec 31 when adult chinook are defined as being over 62 cm. WATERS SPECIFIC AREA SPECIES DATES LIMITS / GEAR

Alouette River and Alouette River above 216th St. Chinook Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for chinook tributaries including the North Alouette River and tributaries to that part Coho Apr 01-Aug 31 No fishing for coho

Ashlu River See Squamish River Booth Creek all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon Brunette River Below Cariboo Rd. all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon Little Campbell River Below 12th Ave., including Chinook Apr 01-Sep 14 2 per day, none may be over 50cm. tributaries to that part Sep 15-Mar 31 No fishing for chinook. Capilano River Including tributaries Coho Jan 01-Aug 31 4 per day, only 2 may be over 35cm.

Sep 01-Dec 31 4 per day. Chinook Apr 01-Oct 15 No fishing for chinook.. Oct 16-Dec 31 4 per day, none may be over 62cm. all Aug 01-Oct 31 *Bait Ban Cheakamus River See Squamish River Chehalis River From the logging bridge 2.4 km Coho Jul 01-Mar 31 4 hatchery fish per day, only 2 can be below Chehalis Lake to the over 35cm. confluence of the Harrison/Chehalis Rivers, including tributaries to that part Chinook Jun 01-Sep 01 4 per day, only 1 can be over 50cm. Sep 02-Dec 31 4 per day, only 1 can be over 62cm. Jan 01-May 31 No fishing for chinook. Chum Apr 01-Mar 31 2 per day. Appendix I: 1999 - 2000 Freshwater Salmon Sport Fishing Regulations Chilliwack/Vedder Downstream from Slesse Creek Coho Jul 01-Mar 31 4 hatchery fish per day. River (including including Sumas River above Sumas River) the boundary signs near the confluence with the Fraser River and below the Barrow Town Pump Station Chinook Jul 01-Mar 31 4 per day, only 1 can be over 62cm. Chum Apr 01-Mar 31 2 per day.

Cogburn Creek Coho Sep 01-Mar 31 2 hatchery fish per day Dewdney Slough See Nicomen Slough Elaho River See Squamish River Fraser River From the downstream side of the Chinook May 01-Sep 01 4 per day, only 1 can be over 50cm. CPR Bridge at Mission upstream to the Power Line crossing immediately above the Agassiz/Rosedale Bridge Sep 02-Dec 31 4 per day, none may be over 62cm. Chum Apr 01-Mar 31 2 per day. Pink Jul 31-Aug 31 4 per day. Sockeye Jul 31-Aug 31 2 per day. From the Power Line crossing Chinook May 01-Dec 31 4 per day, only 1 can be over 50cm. immediately upstream of the Agassiz/Rosedale Bridge upstream to the Alexandra Bridge Chum Apr 01-Mar 31 2 per day. Pink Jul 31-Aug 31 4 per day. Sockeye Jul 31-Aug 31 2 per day. Harrison River From the outlet of Coho Sep 01-Mar 31 2 hatchery fish per day to the confluence with the Fraser River Chinook Apr 01-Mar 31 0 (non retention) Chum Apr 01-Mar 31 2 per day. Pink Aug 01-Dec 31 4 per day. Sockeye Aug 01-Dec 31 2 per day. Hope Slough all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon Indian River Chinook Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for chinook Kanaka Creek Above the 112th St. bridge all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon Khartoum Lake all Jan 01-Dec31 Single barbless hook Chinook Apr 01-Mar 31 4 per day Coho Apr 01-Mar 31 4 per day Lois Lake all Jan 01-Dec31 Single barbless hook Chinook Apr 01-Mar 31 4 per day Coho Apr 01-Mar 31 4 per day Mamquam River See Squamish River McLennan Creek all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon Nicomen (including From the confluence of Siddle Coho Sep 01-Mar 31 4 hatchery fish per day, only 2 can be Dewdney) Slough (Bell’s) creek downstream to the over 35cm. Fraser River Norrish (Suicide) Creek Coho Sep 01-Mar 31 4 fish per day, only 2 can be over 35cm

Pitt River Including tributaries Chinook Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for chinook Scott (Hoy) Creek all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon Appendix I: 1999 - 2000 Freshwater Salmon Sport Fishing Regulations Seymour River Coho Sep 01-Mar 31 2 hatchery fish, none over 35cm. Chinook Sep 01-Oct 14 4 per day, none may be over 50cm. Oct 15-Dec 31 4 per day, none may be over 62cm. Silverdale Slough all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon Squamish River and Including Ashlu, Elaho, all Jan 01-Dec31 *Bait Ban tributaries Cheakamus & Mamquam Rivers Chinook Apr 01-Sep 14 2 per day, none may be over 50cm. Jan 01-Mar 31 Chum Apr 01-Sep 14 2 per day. Jan 01-Mar 31 Pink Apr 01-Sep 14 2 per day. Jan 01-Mar 31 From Sep 15-Dec 31, there is no fishing for salmon in the Squamish River and its tributaries (which include the Ashlu, Elaho, Cheakamus and Mamquam Rivers), except in the areas listed below: 1. Mainstem of Squamish River Chinook Sep 15-Dec31 2 per day, none may be over 50cm. from the mouth upstream to the boundary signs at the powerline crossing located approximately one mile upstream of the confluence with the Cheakamus River; 2. That portion of the Cheakamus River downstream of the Squamish Valley Rd. bridge crossing near Sunwolf to the confluence with the Squamish River; 3. that portion of the Mamquam River downstream of the BC Rail Bridge to the confluence with the Squamish River. Chum Sep 15-Dec31 2 per day.

Pink Sep 15-Dec31 2 per day.

Stave River Downstream of B.C. Hydro Coho Sep 01-Mar 31 4 hatchery fish per day, only 2 can be Dam to the CPR Railway Bridge over 35 cm. Chum Apr 01-Mar 31 2 per day. Sumas See Chilliwack River Vedder River See Chilliwack River Appendix I: 1999 - 2000 Freshwater Salmon Sport Fishing Regulations

1999-2000 FRESHWATER SALMON SPORT FISHING REGULATIONS

REGION 3 - THOMPSON-NICOLA Please read these regulations in conjunction with the Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis. 1. Unless otherwise stated in the table, the daily limit for all waters in Region 3 is zero (0). 2. The aggregate daily limit for all species of Pacific salmon (other than kokanee) from tidal and non-tidal waters combined is four (4). 3. All retained chinook and sockeye must measure 30cm or more from tip of nose to tail fork 4. A single barbless hook is in effect year round for all streams in Region 3. 5. There is an annual limit of 10 adult chinook. All retained adult chinook must be recorded on the back of your freshwater angling licence. An "adult chinook" in Region 3 is defined as being over 50 cm. WATERS SPECIFIC AREA SPECIES DATES LIMITS / GEAR

All Any lake or stream or part thereof Coho, Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for coho, sockeye, pink, in Region 3, unless otherwise Sockeye, or chum. stated below Pink, and Chum Adams Lake including tributaries all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Adams River Above and below Adams Lake all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Albreda River all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Anstey River all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Barriere River including tributaries all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Bonaparte River all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Bridge River downstream from Road 40 bridge Chinook Jun 20-Jul 13 4 per day, only 1 over 50cm. to the confluence of the Fraser R. Sundays, (see also Fraser R. opportunity) Mondays and Tuesdays 0600- 2100 hrs ONLY Canoe Creek all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Cayoosh Creek all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Clearwater River from Clearwater Lake downstream Chinook Aug 01-Aug 31 4 per day, only 2 may be over to the confluence of the North 50cm. Monthly quota is 4 over Thompson R. (except CLOSED 50cm incl. from North Thompson to salmon fishing from Murtle R. River downstream to 35km post from Aug 16 - 31 to protect Mahood R. chinook)

Coldwater River all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Deadman River including tributaries all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Dunn Creek all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Eagle River including tributaries all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Finn Creek all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Fraser River mainstem of the Fraser R. in Chinook Apr 01-Mar 31 4 per day, none over 50cm. Region 3 except for that portion of the Fraser R. described below Appendix I: 1999 - 2000 Freshwater Salmon Sport Fishing Regulations from the confluence of the Seton Chinook Jul 01-Sep 07 4 per day, only 1 over 50cm. River and the Fraser R., downstream to the BC Hydro turbine generator tailrace located approximately one km downstream of the town of Lillooet. Chinook Sep 08-Mar 31 4 per day, none over 50cm.

from the confluence with the Chinook Jun 20-Jul 13 4 per day, only 1 over 50cm. Bridge R. downstream to the BC Sundays, Railway bridge, 2km north of Mondays and Lilloet (see also Bridge River Tuesdays 0600- opportunity) 2100 hrs ONLY from the CNR Bridge downstream Chinook July 01-Jul 12 4 per day, only 1 over 50cm. to the Hwy 97 Bridge, on the West 0600-2200 hrs side of the river ONLY ONLY

Guichon Creek all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Lemieux Creek all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Little See Shuswap Lake Louis Creek including tributaries all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Mahood River all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Maka Creek all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. See Shuswap Lake Nahatlatch River all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Nicola River above and below Nicola L. all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. North Thompson River between Clearwater River and Chinook Aug 01-Aug 31 4 per day, only 2 over 50cm. MOTH ferry at Little Fort Monthly quota is 4 over 50cm, incl. from Clearwater R. Salmon River above CPR bridge all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Scotch Creek all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Seymour River all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Shuswap Lake Shuswap Lake, Little Shuswap all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Lake, and Mara Lake from Chase Bridge to Hwy 5 all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Bridge at between Little Shuswap Lake to Chinook noon Aug 22 - 2 per day. Monthly quota is 6 over 100m downstream of Campbell noon Sep 22 50cm. Creek Spius Creek all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Stein River all Jan 01-Dec 31 No fishing for salmon. Thompson River from Kamloops Lake downstream Chinook Apr 01-Mar 31 4 per day, none over 50cm. to the confluence with the Fraser River Appendix I: 1999 - 2000 Freshwater Salmon Sport Fishing Regulations from the upstream side of the Chinook Jul 17-Aug 16 4 per day, only 1 over 50cm. mouth of the Nicola R. Saturdays, downstream to the Hwy 8 bridge Sundays and at Spences Bridge Mondays, 0600- 2100 hrs ONLY from Kamloops Lake downstream Sockeye Sep 01-Sep 30 2 per day. to the boundary signs at Big Horn