http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/xnet/content/fns/index.cfm?pg=view_notice&lang=en&DOC_ID=80462&ID=recreationalThis notice provides clarification on angling opportunities for 2005 in the
Squamish River and tributaries.
All Squamish River tributaries, except Ashlu Creek, Elaho River, Cheakamus
River, Mamquam River and the Squamish Powerhouse Channel, are closed to angling
year-round.
The use of natural bait is not permitted year-round in the Squamish River and
tributaries.
There will be no retention of pink salmon on the Squamish River and tributaries
in 2005. The 2003 flood is believed to have had a catastrophic effect on pink
stocks. This management action will be reconsidered if substantial returns are
seen as by-catch during the Tenderfoot Hatchery chinook brood stock capture at
Porteau Cove and Brittania which takes place from mid-July to mid-August.
Effective until September 14, 2005 and from January 1, 2005 to March 31, 2005:
In the Squamish River, Ashlu Creek, Elaho River, Cheakamus River, Mamquam River
and the Squamish Powerhouse Channel, you may retain two chinook per day, none
over 55 cm, and two chum per day.
Effective September 15 to December 31, 2005:
In the mainstem of the Squamish River downstream of the boundary signs at the
powerline crossing located approximately one mile upstream of the Cheakamus
River. In that portion of the Cheakamus River downstream of the Bailey Bridge
(known as the BC Hydro Bridge) located approximately two km north of where the
Squamish Valley road crosses the Cheakamus River. In that portion of the
Mamquam River downstream of the BC Rail Bridge to the confluence with the
Squamish River, you may retain one hatchery Coho per day, two chinook per day,
none over 55 cm, and two chum per day.
Anglers are reminded that a hatchery coho means a coho salmon that has a healed
scar in place of the adipose fin and that the aggregate daily limit for all
species of Pacific Salmon (other than kokanee) from tidal and non-tidal waters
combined is four.
For more information contact the Squamish Fisheries and Oceans Canada office at
604-892-3230, or call our salmon information line at 604-666-8266.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is very concerned about illegal fishing activity
and asks for assistance from the general public in reporting activities of this
nature or any contravention of the Fisheries Act and Regulations. Anyone with
information can call the 24-hour, toll-free Observe, Record, Report line at 1-
800-465-4336.
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