FN0895-Salmon: Cowichan River - Region 1 - Coho Opportunity - Daily limits‏

[Rick Baerg]

Category(s):
RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Subject: FN0895-Salmon: Cowichan River - Region 1 - Coho Opportunity - Daily limits

Cowichan River, downstream of Skutz Falls to the Highway No. 1 Bridge (Silver Bridge) effective immediately to 23:59 December 31, 2008 the daily limit:

- for Coho Salmon (over 35cm) will be one (1) per day,

Notes:
Anglers are further reminded of the following:

- The use of single barbless hooks is mandatory in all streams in Region 1;
- All foul hooked (ie: hooked other than in the mouth) must be returned to the river immediately;
- The use of bait is prohibited in this area (as per the 2008–2009 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis);
- The Marie Canyon Closure remains in effect until December 15, 2008 (as per the 2008–2009 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis);

Please refer to the 2008–2009 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis for further restrictions and information when fishing in the non-tidal waters of British Columbia, or contact your nearest Fish and Wildlife Office (Nanaimo 751-3100), or Department of Fisheries and Oceans Office (Duncan 746-6221) Did you witness suspicious fishing activity or a violation? If so, please call the Fisheries and Ocean Canada 24-hour toll free Observe, Record, Report line at (800) 465-4336. For the 24 hour recorded opening and closure line, call toll free at (866) 431-FISH

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact the nearest Fisheries and Oceans Canada office – Duncan (250) 746-6221.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Operations Center - FN0895
Sent November 25, 2008 at 12:41
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