if it's over 80cm and ??
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Ghostprof
Active Member
Sorry, I don't follow -- what is the 80cm max limit in reference to? I can't find anything here https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/tidal-maree/a-s19-eng.html
tinboatrobb
Well-Known Member
What do you mean discus? What rules were not being followed? C&R is well within the non retention rule.
John Ingram
Well-Known Member
You will find the 80cm info on the link below
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/salmon-saumon/fraser-chin-mgmt-gest-quin-eng.html
Strait of Georgia – South and Juan de Fuca
Areas 18 and 19 (excluding Subarea 19-2 which is closed to all fishing activities), Subareas 20-3 to 20-7, Area 28 and Subareas 29-3 to 29-5 (with the exception of those portions of Areas 28 and 29 listed in FN0673), and Subarea 29-8:
- April 1 to July 31: No retention of chinook
- Aug 1 to Aug 31: 1 chinook per day, max 80 cm
- Sept 1 to Dec 31: 2 chinook per day
barkerfam
Well-Known Member
You’re welcome.
Rain City
Crew Member
There is "No fishing for Chinook". That means no catch and release.
wildmanyeah
Crew Member
Just make sure you mark it on your licence so if you get caught you dont get pinched with multiple fines.
Cookie's Cutter
Well-Known Member
This is my issue with this rule.
I consider myself somewhat experienced. I can tell by looking at a fish if it is around a 8 pound chinook it is probably 62 cm plus a hair and a keeper, so I net it and then measure it to double check.
If it is a 5 or 6 pound fish. I do not net it. I check to see if it is a hatchery hoe and then let it go with pliers over the side of the boat.
However, I have no idea what a 80 cm fish looks like. Some are fat, some are skinny. etc. I have to net the fish to measure it and the chances of a 81 cm fish surviving after being netted are very low.
If I purposefully keep a tyee, give me a huge fine.
I consider myself somewhat experienced. I can tell by looking at a fish if it is around a 8 pound chinook it is probably 62 cm plus a hair and a keeper, so I net it and then measure it to double check.
If it is a 5 or 6 pound fish. I do not net it. I check to see if it is a hatchery hoe and then let it go with pliers over the side of the boat.
However, I have no idea what a 80 cm fish looks like. Some are fat, some are skinny. etc. I have to net the fish to measure it and the chances of a 81 cm fish surviving after being netted are very low.
If I purposefully keep a tyee, give me a huge fine.
Saxe Point
Well-Known Member
It’s not that hard. Measure and mark 80 cm on you gaff, your harpoon, boat hook, or even a stick. This will allow you to quickly get a rough measurement without netting the fish. And don’t waste time. If it’s close, let it go. Easy.
tinboatrobb
Well-Known Member
thanks RC, I did not realize that where he was talking about was a no chinook fishing area.
Big Green Machine
Well-Known Member
He’s fishing out of Langford and Sooke non retention, not no fishing.
I think you will find the answer to be "IF you can't follow the rules the rules will be changed to allow no fishing". SOrry, it seems like a waste, but it is clear that Ottawa doesn't want anyone who is not First Nations to be fishing these days.
Rain City
Crew Member
Well there you have it.
