The BC Ministry of Environment has announced an opening for the Thompson River steelhead fishery. Complete notice can be viewed on this page.

Details:

Thompson River (downstream of signs at Kamloops Lake outlet to the CNR bridge below Lytton)
OPEN to fishing October 7, 2005 to December 31, 2005

This action is in response to recent catch data from the Albion test fishery indicating steelhead returns above the threshold set for sustainability goals.

In addition, the following waters, scheduled to be closed on January 1, 2006 (as per the synopsis), will now remain open then: Nahatlatch River below Nahatlatch Lake, Seton River below Seton Lake, Stein River, and Frances and Hannah lakes.

Please note that salmon fishing on the Thompson closed on October 1st and will not be re-opened. Any salmon caught incidentally in the steelhead fishery must be released.

Anglers should be reminded that the use of single barbless hooks is required and that the use of bait is prohibited in the Thompson River upstream of signs located near Martel. In addition, the Thompson is a classified water during the upcoming opening. Therefore a Classified Waters Licence and Steelhead Conservation Surcharge Stamp are also required.

Please also review the general regulations for the Thompson River on this page.

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