Coho opening in the Big Qualicum
Here is the opening for coho on the Big Q. Good luck
Bryce Gillard
POSSESSION AND GEAR RESTRICTIONS AND OPEN AREAS
Closures:
No fishing from Hatchery counting fence to the Hwy 19A bridge Aug 10 – Oct 15.
From the Reserve boundary below the Big Qualicum hatchery downstream to the highway 19A bridge Jan 1- Dec 31.
Downstream of the E&N Railway bridge Dec 1 to June 15.
From the Hatchery counting fence downstream to the Qualicum First Nation Reserve, from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise Oct 16 to Nov 30.
Fishing in or Near Government Facilities
There is no fishing below the top river weir located approximately 75 meters downstream of the railway trestle, to down stream of the Hatchery counting fence on the Big Qualicum River.
Gear:
Fly fishing only September 1 to October 15.
From Horne Lake Dam to E&N railway bridge, artificial lure Dec 1 to May 31.
Chum
Oct 1 - Nov 30, the daily limit of chum salmon is one (1) per day in the Big Qualicum River. Minimum size limit of 30 cm.
Chinook
Apr 24 - Oct 15, the daily limit of Chinook is four (4) less then 62cm, Hatchery or Wild. Oct 16 - Dec 31, the daily limit of Chinook is four (4) of which only two (2) may be over 62 cm Hatchery or Wild.
Coho
Effective immediately until March 31, 2012 the daily retention limit for Coho in the Qualicum River upstream of the E&N Rail bridge is 4 per day, of which 2 may be hatchery marked over 35 cm.
Pink/Sockeye
Possession is zero (0). Pink fishing opportunities will be assessed.
Notes:
Your limit of salmon is 4 per day of the aggregate (combined) allowable catch.
Barbless hooks are required when fishing for salmon in tidal and non-tidal waters of British Columbia.
The term "hatchery marked" means a fish that has a healed scar in place of the adipose fin.
You must hold a licence to fish fresh water in British Columbia.
Report all violations 24 hours per day to
1-800-465-4336
