Other finfish

Shark - all other species

Not open for retention in any of the 29 zones that list it right now. Click through to a zone for the full detail.

Rules merged from DFO baseline + notices, refreshed 35 min ago

Open now

No zones currently open for shark - all other species.

Everywhere else

29 total
ZoneStatusWhat appliesSource
Area 23Port Alberni, Bamfield, UclueletclosedShark - all other species is closed in 23,123.view source
Area 12Port Hardy, Robson BightclosedShark - all other species is closed in 12.view source
Area 25Nootka Sound, Esperanza InletclosedShark - all other species is closed in 25,125.view source
Area 20Port Renfrew, SookeclosedShark - all other species is closed in 20.view source
Area 18Saanich, Saltspring Island, Mayne Island, Pender Island, Saturna IslandclosedShark - all other species is closed in 18.view source
Area 28Vancouver, Bowen Island, Indian Arm, SquamishclosedShark - all other species is closed in 28.view source
Area 11Bramham Point, Cape CautionclosedShark - all other species is closed in 11,111.view source
Area 29Delta, Ladner, Richmond, Tsawwassen, Fraser RiverclosedShark - all other species is closed in 29.view source
This is a plain-language summary, not the regulation itself. Always confirm at the source link before you fish. Rules can change without notice.
You need a licence before you fishSaltwater / tidal waters (salmon, halibut, rockfish, crab, prawn): get a BC Tidal Waters sport fishing licence (DFO).

Other other finfish

EulachonFinfish - all other speciesGreenlingHalibutHerringLingcodMackerelNorthern AnchovyPacific sand lancePacific sardineRockfish - YelloweyeRockfish - all species except YelloweyeSablefishSculpinShark - BaskingShark - BlueShark - Brown CatShark - Great WhiteShark - SalmonShark - SixgillShark - TopeSkateSmeltSole or FlounderSpiny DogfishSurfperchTuna - AlbacoreTuna - Pacific bluefinTuna - all other speciesWhite SturgeonWolf EelCodfishAll zonesFishery Notices behind these statuses

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