Harrison River Coho opening regulation change

RalphH

Active Member
For the first time in several decades coho fishing on the Harrison River is being restricted to the lower few km of the river. The regulations recently published is for an opening below the Highway 7 Bridge, https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/fresh-douce/region2-eng.html.

Two years ago the same opening was published but quickly reversed as a 'clerical' error when a few people with connections at DFO challenged the change.

I contacted the DFO Vancouver Office who referred me to the Langley Office. Their response was they are only responsible for enforcing the regulations.

Can anyone provide a current name or contact for DFO that can address what is up with this change?

Thanks
 
Not related to this change in regs, but just generally regarding fishing the Harrison River...is this mostly fished from boats? Or is there much shore fishing here?
 
there is shore fishing, mostly walk and wade, both above and below the #7 bridge though only the lower few miles is accessible. The east shore has the most access.
 
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the regulations have now been revised to open for coho from the outlet of Harrison Lake downstream to the confluence with the Fraser River until Dec 31st.
 
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