Hello all,
This has been posted on the BC Environment fishing regulations web site. As of Jan 9, 2009 all hatchery steelhead are now required to be released. These are the fish that are returning from the fish culture program that was undertakenon Cheakamus steelhead after the CN Rail spill in 2005. These fish are not intended for a kill fishery but to help rebuild the brood years that were virtually wiped out by the caustic soda spill into the Cheakamus.
FRESHWATER FISHERY NOTICE
In-Season Regulation Changes
Region 2 – Lower Mainland
In-season changes current to January 14, 2009
Download a printable Fishery Notice for Region 2 [PDF 24KB]
NOTE: These changes are IN ADDITION TO the published regulations unless noted otherwise here. Be sure to check the published regulations as found in the
2008-2009 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis.
Water In-Season Change Effective Dates
Fraser River
(Squamish River and all tributaries Release all hatchery steelhead
(Note: wild steelhead must also be released) January 9, 2009
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