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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: s.patrick on July 13, 2011, 02:36:47 PM

Title: Crayfish traps in bait-ban rivers?
Post by: s.patrick on July 13, 2011, 02:36:47 PM

Hi there. Looking at throwing a crayfish trap into a B.C. river that's flyfishing only, and has a bait ban.

Would that bait ban apply to these traps, as well, or is that only relevant to fishing with a rod/line?

-s

Title: Re: Crayfish traps in bait-ban rivers?
Post by: firebird on July 14, 2011, 09:07:52 PM

I'm interested in the answer so I'll check with someone in BC Fisheries headquarters and post their response here. Just guessing, I don't think the bait ban would apply to crayfish trapping. You have to release any fish that are caught in the trap anyway and it probably doesn't harm them.

Title: Re: Crayfish traps in bait-ban rivers?
Post by: firebird on July 19, 2011, 06:05:51 AM

Ok, the gist of what I got from Fisheries HQ is that the bait ban applies to angling for finfish. Crayfish are crustaceans and thus not included in the legal definition of finfish so they can be targeted using baited traps. Be sure to carefully handle and release any finfish inadvertently trapped.

Title: Re: Crayfish traps in bait-ban rivers?
Post by: Mister Twister on July 21, 2011, 01:25:33 PM

Crayfish make some good eating! We used to use rotten chicken parts as bait...worked great.....good luck!