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RECREATIONAL - General Information,
RECREATIONAL - Shellfish,
RECREATIONAL - Salmon,
RECREATIONAL - Fin Fish (Other than Salmon)
Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Subject: FN0277-Licensing Information - Recreational Fisheries - 2019-2020 Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licences and Salmon Conservation Stamps available online Monday, March 25, 2019
LICENCE AVAILABILITY
2019 - 2020 Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licences and Pacific Salmon Conservation
Stamps will be available for purchase online Monday, March 25, 2019 in the
National Recreational Licensing System (NRLS). You are encouraged to purchase
your licence(s) in advance of a planned fishing trip. Note that the 2019 -
2020 licences only become valid from April 1, 2019. Licences can be obtained
via any computer connected to the internet at
https://recfish-pechesportive.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/nrls-sndpp/index-eng.cfm , or by
using internet search key words " National Recreational Licensing System". In
order to print a licence on a personal computer, you will need a printer with
8.5 x 11 letter-sized paper, Adobe Reader, a compatible web browser, and a
valid credit or debit card accepted by Moneris.
BEST TIMES TO BUY
To minimize system delays, the best time to access NRLS is outside peak
periods. Peak times are: daily from 12:00PM to 3:00PM; every Friday, Saturday,
and Sunday; April 1st of each year; and during a major fishery opening such as
the Fraser River Sockeye opening. During peak times you may experience site
slowdown, timeout and other technical errors.
ALTERNATIVE PURCHASE OPTIONS
If there is an NRLS outage; if you have limited internet connectivity; or if
you are having trouble obtaining your licence online, you can also visit an
Independent Access Provider (IAP), a list of current service locations may be
found at
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/licence-permis/iap-fai-eng.html
NON-RESIDENT LICENCES
If you are a non-resident of Canada wishing to fish for Halibut in Areas 23,
121, or 123, you must acquire a licence through one of the IAP locations.
NON-REFUNDABLE
Refunds will not be issued for licences purchased online, so please ensure your
licence selection (including the fishing year) is correct before you complete
your transaction.
SPORT FISHING GUIDE
The British Columbia Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Guide (SFG) is available
online. For the most current information on recreational fisheries, and to
download a pdf copy of the SFG visit the online BC Sport Fishing Guide website
at:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-eng.html . Note that the pdf
version of the guide is condensed and includes static information that does not
change on a regular basis. In-season changes are not included in the pdf and
will instead be communicated through regular website updates and via the
Fishery Notice system.
CHANGES TO CONDITIONS OF LICENCE FOR 2019/2020
Crab: No person shall possess female Red Rock, King or Dungeness Crab. Crab
traps are required to have two unobstructed circular escape holes or rings,
measuring a minimum of 105 mm in diameter.
Clams: No person shall retain a Manila Clam or Littleneck Clam smaller than 35
mm, nor a Butter Clam smaller than 55 mm.
Halibut: No person shall catch and retain more than six (6) halibut in the
aggregate from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020. Retained halibut shall be
immediately recorded on the licence. No person shall retain a halibut greater
than 126 cm head-on length. The possession limit is either of: one (1) halibut
measuring from 90 cm to 126 cm head-on length, OR two (2) halibut measuring
under 90 cm head-on length. Note: If you are in possession of one (1) halibut
90 cm head-on length or longer, you shall not possess any other halibut.
ROCKFISH: No person shall catch and retain in a day in Outside waters more than
three (3) rockfish, of which only one (1) may be a Quillback Rockfish, a China
Rockfish, or a Tiger Rockfish. No person shall catch and retain in Outside
waters the following species of rockfish: Bocaccio Rockfish (zero retention);
Yelloweye Rockfish (zero retention). Note: Outside waters are Management Areas
1 to 11, 21 to 27, 101 to 111, 121 to 127, 130, 142 and Subarea 12-14.
Salmon, Trout: No person shall use a barbed hook when fishing for salmon and
trout (includes steelhead).
Howe Sound Glass Sponge Reefs: Use of downriggers is prohibited in portions of
Subareas 28-2 and 28-4 in the Howe Sound glass sponge reef marine refuges, as
described at
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/ceccsr-cerceef/closures-fermetures-eng.html .
For full details see your 2019/2020 Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence for
recreational Conditions of Licence.
ROCKFISH DESCENDING DEVICES
The use of a descending device is highly recommended to assist in the
conservation and survivability of rockfish being returned to the water.
Rockfish brought to the surface suffer barotrauma, causing their swim bladders
to inflate and reducing the probability of their survival upon release. To
improve rockfish survival rates, use a descending device to quickly return
incidental catch to the water. Handle catch as little as possible, using wet
hands to preserve the protective slime coat. To avoid catching rockfish, move
to another fishing location.
HARD COPIES OF LICENCE
You are required, by regulation, to have a printed copy of your licence to
record catch in ink for Chinook Salmon, Halibut, and Lingcod in specified
areas. Your licence must be produced on request of a fishery officer,
conservation officer or fishery guardian, so ensure you have your licence with
you while fishing or transporting your catch, either in hard copy or readily
available on your mobile device.
RECREATIONAL FISHING SURVEY SELECTION
You may be randomly selected at time of licence purchase to participate in a
recreational fishing survey, details will be printed to your licence. Your
accurately recorded catch data assists us with conservation of our shared
marine resources for future generations of fishers. Use the FishingBC App or
space on your licence to record catch details for later submission to the
online recreational catch survey (iREC).
For assistance or questions regarding your NRLS account or TWSF Licence please
contact our toll-free line at 1-877-535-7307 from 08:00 am EST to 16:00 pm PST
Monday – Friday, excluding statutory holidays.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Operations Center - FN0277
Sent March 25, 2019 at 14:16
Visit us on the Web at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
If you would like to unsubscribe, please submit your request at: http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fns-sap/index-eng.cfm?pg=manage_subscription
If you have any questions, please contact us via e-mail to: DFO.OpsCentreFisheryPacific-CentreOpsPechePacifique.MPO@canada.ca
RECREATIONAL - General Information,
RECREATIONAL - Shellfish,
RECREATIONAL - Salmon,
RECREATIONAL - Fin Fish (Other than Salmon)
Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Subject: FN0277-Licensing Information - Recreational Fisheries - 2019-2020 Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licences and Salmon Conservation Stamps available online Monday, March 25, 2019
LICENCE AVAILABILITY
2019 - 2020 Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licences and Pacific Salmon Conservation
Stamps will be available for purchase online Monday, March 25, 2019 in the
National Recreational Licensing System (NRLS). You are encouraged to purchase
your licence(s) in advance of a planned fishing trip. Note that the 2019 -
2020 licences only become valid from April 1, 2019. Licences can be obtained
via any computer connected to the internet at
https://recfish-pechesportive.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/nrls-sndpp/index-eng.cfm , or by
using internet search key words " National Recreational Licensing System". In
order to print a licence on a personal computer, you will need a printer with
8.5 x 11 letter-sized paper, Adobe Reader, a compatible web browser, and a
valid credit or debit card accepted by Moneris.
BEST TIMES TO BUY
To minimize system delays, the best time to access NRLS is outside peak
periods. Peak times are: daily from 12:00PM to 3:00PM; every Friday, Saturday,
and Sunday; April 1st of each year; and during a major fishery opening such as
the Fraser River Sockeye opening. During peak times you may experience site
slowdown, timeout and other technical errors.
ALTERNATIVE PURCHASE OPTIONS
If there is an NRLS outage; if you have limited internet connectivity; or if
you are having trouble obtaining your licence online, you can also visit an
Independent Access Provider (IAP), a list of current service locations may be
found at
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/licence-permis/iap-fai-eng.html
NON-RESIDENT LICENCES
If you are a non-resident of Canada wishing to fish for Halibut in Areas 23,
121, or 123, you must acquire a licence through one of the IAP locations.
NON-REFUNDABLE
Refunds will not be issued for licences purchased online, so please ensure your
licence selection (including the fishing year) is correct before you complete
your transaction.
SPORT FISHING GUIDE
The British Columbia Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Guide (SFG) is available
online. For the most current information on recreational fisheries, and to
download a pdf copy of the SFG visit the online BC Sport Fishing Guide website
at:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-eng.html . Note that the pdf
version of the guide is condensed and includes static information that does not
change on a regular basis. In-season changes are not included in the pdf and
will instead be communicated through regular website updates and via the
Fishery Notice system.
CHANGES TO CONDITIONS OF LICENCE FOR 2019/2020
Crab: No person shall possess female Red Rock, King or Dungeness Crab. Crab
traps are required to have two unobstructed circular escape holes or rings,
measuring a minimum of 105 mm in diameter.
Clams: No person shall retain a Manila Clam or Littleneck Clam smaller than 35
mm, nor a Butter Clam smaller than 55 mm.
Halibut: No person shall catch and retain more than six (6) halibut in the
aggregate from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020. Retained halibut shall be
immediately recorded on the licence. No person shall retain a halibut greater
than 126 cm head-on length. The possession limit is either of: one (1) halibut
measuring from 90 cm to 126 cm head-on length, OR two (2) halibut measuring
under 90 cm head-on length. Note: If you are in possession of one (1) halibut
90 cm head-on length or longer, you shall not possess any other halibut.
ROCKFISH: No person shall catch and retain in a day in Outside waters more than
three (3) rockfish, of which only one (1) may be a Quillback Rockfish, a China
Rockfish, or a Tiger Rockfish. No person shall catch and retain in Outside
waters the following species of rockfish: Bocaccio Rockfish (zero retention);
Yelloweye Rockfish (zero retention). Note: Outside waters are Management Areas
1 to 11, 21 to 27, 101 to 111, 121 to 127, 130, 142 and Subarea 12-14.
Salmon, Trout: No person shall use a barbed hook when fishing for salmon and
trout (includes steelhead).
Howe Sound Glass Sponge Reefs: Use of downriggers is prohibited in portions of
Subareas 28-2 and 28-4 in the Howe Sound glass sponge reef marine refuges, as
described at
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/ceccsr-cerceef/closures-fermetures-eng.html .
For full details see your 2019/2020 Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence for
recreational Conditions of Licence.
ROCKFISH DESCENDING DEVICES
The use of a descending device is highly recommended to assist in the
conservation and survivability of rockfish being returned to the water.
Rockfish brought to the surface suffer barotrauma, causing their swim bladders
to inflate and reducing the probability of their survival upon release. To
improve rockfish survival rates, use a descending device to quickly return
incidental catch to the water. Handle catch as little as possible, using wet
hands to preserve the protective slime coat. To avoid catching rockfish, move
to another fishing location.
HARD COPIES OF LICENCE
You are required, by regulation, to have a printed copy of your licence to
record catch in ink for Chinook Salmon, Halibut, and Lingcod in specified
areas. Your licence must be produced on request of a fishery officer,
conservation officer or fishery guardian, so ensure you have your licence with
you while fishing or transporting your catch, either in hard copy or readily
available on your mobile device.
RECREATIONAL FISHING SURVEY SELECTION
You may be randomly selected at time of licence purchase to participate in a
recreational fishing survey, details will be printed to your licence. Your
accurately recorded catch data assists us with conservation of our shared
marine resources for future generations of fishers. Use the FishingBC App or
space on your licence to record catch details for later submission to the
online recreational catch survey (iREC).
For assistance or questions regarding your NRLS account or TWSF Licence please
contact our toll-free line at 1-877-535-7307 from 08:00 am EST to 16:00 pm PST
Monday – Friday, excluding statutory holidays.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Operations Center - FN0277
Sent March 25, 2019 at 14:16
Visit us on the Web at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
If you would like to unsubscribe, please submit your request at: http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fns-sap/index-eng.cfm?pg=manage_subscription
If you have any questions, please contact us via e-mail to: DFO.OpsCentreFisheryPacific-CentreOpsPechePacifique.MPO@canada.ca
