Lingcod May 1

[lazoman]

Just reading Jeremy Maynard's article in the North Islander. He states ling will open May 1 as opposed to June 1 for Straight of Georgia. Anyone have word if Rockcod are also May 1? Looking forward to some F&C.

 

[Last Chance]

The DFO rubber boat that checked me today said June 1.

Last Chance Fishing Adventures

www.lastchancefishingadventures.com
www.swiftsurebank.com

 

[lazoman]

Doesn't make sense to me to open one and not the other. How many nice rock cod's will 'bite' the big one.

 

[Captain Dudds]

I emailed a dfo guy about a week ago about lings and he said likely</u> May 1st. Sounds like they're not sure yet.

Rocks are open:

http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/x..._notice&lang=en&DOC_ID=116191&ID=recreational

http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/maps-cartes/areas-secteurs/19-eng.htm

 

[drhook]

I got the inside scoop saying May 1st for ling cod and rock cod but until the official announcement is made.....hold your breath.

 

[bruizer]

Was just browsing the regs for changes and saw this:


Rockfish and Lingcod: Effective May 1, 2009 to September 30, 2009, Areas 13 to 19 including 29-5 will open for the retention of lingcod and rockfish. The balance of Area 29 and all of Area 28 remain closed. Lingcod Retention: Daily limit of one, minimum size 60 cm; yearly retention of ten; Hook and line fishing including spear-fishing. Rockfish Retention: Daily limit of one, no size limit and no season limit; Hook and line fishing only. Listed on 16/04/2009 FN0293

 

[lazoman]

yes, it's official, get out the frying pan!

 

[Karma-Kazi]

does that mean sooke is still closed till june 1st?


-Steve

 

[eaglemaniac]

http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/x..._notice&lang=en&DOC_ID=116715&ID=recreationaleman