Other finfish

Shark - Tope

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 34 min ago

Open now

No zones currently open for shark - tope.

Everywhere else

29 total
ZoneStatusWhat appliesSource
Area 23Port Alberni, Bamfield, UclueletclosedShark - Tope is closed in 23,123.view source
Area 25Nootka Sound, Esperanza InletclosedShark - Tope is closed in 25,125.view source
Area 121West Coast Vancouver Island offshore including Switftsure BankclosedShark - Tope is closed in 121.view source
Area 20Port Renfrew, SookeclosedShark - Tope is closed in 20.view source
Area 18Saanich, Saltspring Island, Mayne Island, Pender Island, Saturna IslandclosedShark - Tope is closed in 18.view source
Area 28Vancouver, Bowen Island, Indian Arm, SquamishclosedShark - Tope is closed in 28.view source
Area 11Bramham Point, Cape CautionclosedShark - Tope is closed in 11,111.view source
Area 29Delta, Ladner, Richmond, Tsawwassen, Fraser RiverclosedShark - Tope 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).

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