October 2020
LOWER MAINLAND SALTWATER FISHING REPORT
REGULATION SUMMARY
- Chinook: open for retention minimum 62cm until December 31st
- Coho (hatchery clipped only) are open for retention minimum 30cm from head to fork of tail
- Prawn limit has been reduced to 125/ licensed trap
- All lingcod and Rockfish closed on this side of Georgia Strait
- Ensure you have a ‘Rockfish Descender’ to return any Rockfish to depth. It is now mandatory to have them.
FISHING REPORTS:
AREA 28 – HOWE SOUND
We are seeing decent number of both legal and undersized feeder Chinook around Grace Islands and Tunstall Bay.
DEPTH: 80-120 ft
TACKLE: Spoons, hoochies and anchovies all seem to be working well
AREA 29 – Fraser
There should be lots of Coho and Chum arriving off the Fraser in the coming weeks.
DEPTH: 40-80ft Coho
TACKLE: Spoons, hoochies and anchovies all seem to be working well
Plan your fishing trip now!
604-921-3474
Visit: https://www.sewellsmarina.com/fishing-charters/
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Tight lines,
The Sewell’s Team
Remember to get your fishing licenses online at: https://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/nrls-sndpp/index-eng.cfm
Annual licenses expire on March 31st from the 2019/2020 year.
SALMON REQUIREMENTS
If you wish to retain salmon in any tidal waters:
– You must obtain a complimentary Tidal Water Sport Fishing licence AND purchase a salmon conservation stamp online: https://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/nrls-sndpp/index-eng.cfm
– Check daily, possession and size limits and closures online:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-eng.html
– All tidal area closures and recreational fishing limits and restrictions still apply.
– Record your catch on your license if you retain any Chinook.
ALREADY HAVE A LICENCE?
If you already have a valid Tidal Waters Sport Fishing License, you must carry your license with you and record your catch in ink on your license for the species specified in your license conditions (halibut, lingcod, Chinook salmon).
