Copy of fishing notice #0409 issued 2014 to clarify possession limits.
Fishery Notice
Category(s):
RECREATIONAL - Fin Fish (Other than Salmon)
RECREATIONAL - General Information
RECREATIONAL - Salmon
RECREATIONAL - Shellfish
Subject:
FN0409-RECREATIONAL - General Information - Clarification of "Possession Limits" for the purpose of transporting fish
This notice is to clarify the possession limits for the purpose of transporting
fish.
The British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations state that you may possess only
twice the daily retention limit of all species (except halibut, as set out in
the Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence). This possession limit applies per
person whether you or someone else caught the fish.
You may transport another person's sport caught fish, as outlined below,
provided that the total of all fish possessed does not exceed the possession
limit for each individual species prescribed by regulation or by licence
condition.
To transport another person's sport caught fish, you must carry a letter from
that person with their signature and Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence number,
stating you are authorized to transport the fish.
The letter must state:
- The fisher's name
- Complete address and telephone number
- Fishing licence number
- When and where the fish were caught
- The number, species and size of fish
- Name and address of recipient
- Estimated date of arrival
- Reason for transport
The person who asked you to transport recreationally caught fish should also
retain a copy of the letter of authorization.
If you are not a Canadian resident, check with customs officials in your
country for regulations concerning importation of your catch.