2025 OFFISHALL Vancouver- Howe Sound-Sechelt Fishing Reports Thread

[Paravoffka]

I researched it as well and it seems like two hooks on artificial lures applies only for salmon. Lings should be OK with triple hooks.

 

[hobie1]

I researched it as well and it seems like two hooks on artificial lures applies only for salmon. Lings should be OK with triple hooks.

Single barbless hook when Targeting salmon with artificials.
Two hooks for salmon when fishing the tidal Fraser.
Multiples hooks when bait fishing for salmon .
Multiple hooks when targeting other species

 

[Srthomas75]

• A treble barbless hook is acceptable in most tidal water areas, except as noted below:
  • In certain tidal portions of coastal rivers and other specific areas, special management measures are in place requiring a barbless hook having only 1 point (i.e. a treble hook may not be used), and/or the hook to be a certain size. Check the regulations for the area you are fishing before you go, including the Conditions of Licence.
• In tidal waters it is illegal to angle with a fishing line that has more than 1 hook, artificial lure or artificial fly attached, with the following exceptions:
  • in the tidal waters of the Fraser River, where you may fish with 2 hooks, artificial lures or artificial flies (on 1 line);
  • when bait fishing, you may attach multiple hooks to hold a single piece of bait as long as the hooks are not arranged to catch more than 1 fish (all tidal waters).

If I'm reading this correctly then I think there must be a healthy amount of anglers in contravention of the regulation. [ most pre-rigged hoochies sold have two single hooks ]
As well as the majority of jigging lures [ buzz bomb, stingzildas etc... have treble hooks ] But I guess that a treble can be considered one hook even though it's got 3 points ?

 

[Pish On Fishing]

• A treble barbless hook is acceptable in most tidal water areas, except as noted below:
  • In certain tidal portions of coastal rivers and other specific areas, special management measures are in place requiring a barbless hook having only 1 point (i.e. a treble hook may not be used), and/or the hook to be a certain size. Check the regulations for the area you are fishing before you go, including the Conditions of Licence.
• In tidal waters it is illegal to angle with a fishing line that has more than 1 hook, artificial lure or artificial fly attached, with the following exceptions:
  • in the tidal waters of the Fraser River, where you may fish with 2 hooks, artificial lures or artificial flies (on 1 line);
  • when bait fishing, you may attach multiple hooks to hold a single piece of bait as long as the hooks are not arranged to catch more than 1 fish (all tidal waters).

If I'm reading this correctly then I think there must be a healthy amount of anglers in contravention of the regulation. [ most pre-rigged hoochies sold have two single hooks ]
As well as the majority of jigging lures [ buzz bomb, stingzildas etc... have treble hooks ] But I guess that a treble can be considered one hook even though it's got 3 points ?

Good afternoon,



Thank you for your query.

I will endeavour to clarify the issues you have mentioned in your email.

Please know that often the online fishing guides aims to provide an interpretation of the legalese of the Regulations that stipulate the specific prohibition, limitation, or authorization.



Illegal to angle with a fishing line that has more than 1 hook, artificial lure or artificial fly attached.

The points on the website attempt to summarize Section 8 of the British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations (BCSFR).

It will likely provide further clarification that, “…a person may angle in tidal waters with any number of hooks attached to a fishing line if the hooks are used in combination to hold a single

piece of bait. [BCSFR Section 8(3)]. So, you are correct that more than one hook can be used as long as it forms part of a single piece of bait. This includes various lures such as Hoochies, Apex, and the like. Multiple hooks can be used when fishing for some species, but this is limited to herring, northern anchovy, Pacific sand lance, or squid (subject to openings and set quotes and possession limits).



I hope this helps clarifies the issues you raised.



Thank you,

Shaz Jamali

(She/her | elle/la)

Information Clerk / Commis aux renseignements

Fisheries and Oceans Canada/ Pêches et Océans Canada

 

[A-a-Ron]

Illegal to angle with a fishing line that has more than 1 hook, artificial lure or artificial fly attached.

The points on the website attempt to summarize Section 8 of the British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations (BCSFR).

It will likely provide further clarification that, “…a person may angle in tidal waters with any number of hooks attached to a fishing line if the hooks are used in combination to hold a single

piece of bait. [BCSFR Section 8(3)]. So, you are correct that more than one hook can be used as long as it forms part of a single piece of bait. This includes various lures such as Hoochies, Apex, and the like. Multiple hooks can be used when fishing for some species, but this is limited to herring, northern anchovy, Pacific sand lance, or squid (subject to openings and set quotes and possession limits).

So a hoochie is considered a bait.... ok then

 

[Admin]

This subject has been discussed many times before in the forum. This thread is for fishing reports and when people come to read the thread now and in the future, that is what they are looking for. Please search or start another thread dealing with the "number of hooks" subject if you would like to further discuss the topic.

 

[Top Rod]

Does anyone have any recent coho reports? Should be some good opportunity coming up…

 

[swimmingwiththefishes]

Not a report but wanted to give everyone some heads up about Raincity. He's an important member of this group and I've started a post in the General forum to help out. Thanks so much!

 

[Tinny]

Any local coho reports? Itching to get out there!!!

 

[bruce springsteen]

I braved the high seas sunday. Trolled near cowan out of the wind - no ho's only dinks. another boat trolling mentioned they released a wild ho. didn't see a lot of action.

 

[1.1marko]

Little sporty sunday was it.. ya thats what i was thinkin..
Prob cross over this weekend

 

[Maxpri]

Little sporty sunday was it.. ya thats what i was thinkin..
Prob cross over this weekend

I want to aswell, hope this wind lays down.

 

[Aquaholic]

Fished East Bowen today with @Gomesy on his boat. One of my go to spots, under loved by many, but that’s fine. Half dozen boats at one point. 11 to the boat, maybe one coho that got off but good action all day. Blue on blue worked well.

Crab limit to wrap the day up.

 

[Pineapple Express]

Fished East Bowen today with @Gomesy on his boat. One of my go to spots, under loved by many, but that’s fine. Half dozen boats at one point. 11 to the boat, maybe one coho that got off but good action all day. Blue on blue worked well.

Crab limit to wrap the day up.

East Bowen means Cowan Pt to Snug Cove?

 

[Aquaholic]

East Bowen means Cowan Pt to Snug Cove?

Close, Cowan to Apodaca Cove, sometimes a bit further north. We hugged the shore but that trough the closest ferry runs in (use the Bowen side of that trough) is usually productive during the run of spring salmon. Coho are not here in numbers yet, and not sure how much longer the springs are here for.

 

[1.1marko]

Whats the wind like out there today..

 

[A-a-Ron]

Whats the wind like out there today..

I would think it’s pretty sporty…