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FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA
PUBLIC NOTICE Aug 30,2013
Puntledge/Courtenay River Salmon Possession
Pink
Effective 0001 hours Saturday, August 31, 2013 until December 31, 2013, the daily limit for pink salmon is varied to two (2) over 30 cm in the Puntledge River and the Courtenay Rivers
Chum
A chum retention fishery is anticipated for October 1, 2013 until November 30, 2013 The daily limit of chum salmon is planned for two (2) in the Puntledge & Courtenay River. Assessment continues
Chinook
At this time the daily limit of Chinook salmon in the Punteldge & Courtenay Rivers is zero (0). Assessment continues
Coho
At this time the daily limit of Coho salmon in the Punteldge & Courtenay Rivers is zero (0). Assessment continues
Steelhead
There is no retention of Steelhead in the Puntledge or Courtenay Rivers. Please ensure your species identification, particularly when retaining Coho salmon.
Closures and First Nations Reserve
The Puntledge River, between signs located 100m upstream and downstream of the confluences with Morrison Creek, and 75m downstream of the Puntledge Hatchery fence, is closed to fishing.
Please respect the Constitutionally Protected rights of First Nations Fishermen. These fishermen are required to be licenced by the Komox Band to fish for food, social and ceremonial purposes. These fishermen have priority access to fish harvesting and are not restricted by recreational methods or harvest limits. Status Natives not licenced by the Komox band must abide by the recreational regulations. It is unlawful to sell food fish.
A reminder to anglers, single barbless hooks are required in Region 1 and you must hold a fresh water angling licence to recreational fishing in the fresh waters of British Columbia
Report all violations 24 hours per day to
1-800-465-4336
Good luck and enjoy your long weekend....I have to work
PUBLIC NOTICE Aug 30,2013
Puntledge/Courtenay River Salmon Possession
Pink
Effective 0001 hours Saturday, August 31, 2013 until December 31, 2013, the daily limit for pink salmon is varied to two (2) over 30 cm in the Puntledge River and the Courtenay Rivers
Chum
A chum retention fishery is anticipated for October 1, 2013 until November 30, 2013 The daily limit of chum salmon is planned for two (2) in the Puntledge & Courtenay River. Assessment continues
Chinook
At this time the daily limit of Chinook salmon in the Punteldge & Courtenay Rivers is zero (0). Assessment continues
Coho
At this time the daily limit of Coho salmon in the Punteldge & Courtenay Rivers is zero (0). Assessment continues
Steelhead
There is no retention of Steelhead in the Puntledge or Courtenay Rivers. Please ensure your species identification, particularly when retaining Coho salmon.
Closures and First Nations Reserve
The Puntledge River, between signs located 100m upstream and downstream of the confluences with Morrison Creek, and 75m downstream of the Puntledge Hatchery fence, is closed to fishing.
Please respect the Constitutionally Protected rights of First Nations Fishermen. These fishermen are required to be licenced by the Komox Band to fish for food, social and ceremonial purposes. These fishermen have priority access to fish harvesting and are not restricted by recreational methods or harvest limits. Status Natives not licenced by the Komox band must abide by the recreational regulations. It is unlawful to sell food fish.
A reminder to anglers, single barbless hooks are required in Region 1 and you must hold a fresh water angling licence to recreational fishing in the fresh waters of British Columbia
Report all violations 24 hours per day to
1-800-465-4336
Good luck and enjoy your long weekend....I have to work