Other finfish

Shark - Salmon

Open for retention in 29 of the 29 zones that list shark - salmon. Click through to a zone for the full detail.

Rules merged from DFO baseline + notices, refreshed 34 min ago

Open now

29 total
ZoneRuleSource
Area 23Port Alberni, Bamfield, UclueletShark - Salmon is open in 23,123 (daily limit 1, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 12Port Hardy, Robson BightShark - Salmon is open in 12 (daily limit 1, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 14Comox, Denman Island, Hornby Island, ParksvilleShark - Salmon is open in 14 (daily limit 1, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 25Nootka Sound, Esperanza InletShark - Salmon is open in 25,125 (daily limit 1, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 18Saanich, Saltspring Island, Mayne Island, Pender Island, Saturna IslandShark - Salmon is open in 18 (daily limit 1, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 28Vancouver, Bowen Island, Indian Arm, SquamishShark - Salmon is open in 28 (daily limit 1, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 11Bramham Point, Cape CautionShark - Salmon is open in 11,111 (daily limit 1, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 121West Coast Vancouver Island offshore including Switftsure BankShark - Salmon is open in 121 (daily limit 1, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source

Everywhere else

Every zone that lists shark - salmon shows it open right now. Nothing closed or restricted in the 29 zones on record.

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

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