Other finfish

Skate

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

Rules merged from DFO baseline + notices, refreshed 33 min ago

Open now

29 total
ZoneRuleSource
Area 23Port Alberni, Bamfield, UclueletSkate is open in 23,123 (daily limit 1, angling required).view source
Area 25Nootka Sound, Esperanza InletSkate is open in 25,125 (daily limit 1, angling required).view source
Area 24Tofino, Flores Island, Meares Island, Vargas IslandSkate is open in 24,124 (daily limit 1, angling required).view source
Area 11Bramham Point, Cape CautionSkate is open in 11,111 (daily limit 1, angling required).view source
Area 18Saanich, Saltspring Island, Mayne Island, Pender Island, Saturna IslandSkate is open in 18 (daily limit 1, angling required).view source
Area 121West Coast Vancouver Island offshore including Switftsure BankSkate is open in 121 (daily limit 1, angling required).view source
Area 16Jervis Inlet, Sechelt Inlet, Texada IslandSkate is open in 16 (daily limit 1, angling required).view source
Area 13Campbell River, Cortes Island, Quadra Island, Sonora IslandSkate is open in 13 (daily limit 1, angling required).view source

Everywhere else

Every zone that lists skate 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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Rules change in-season and we'd rather hear it from you than have someone fish on bad information. Tell us what looks off and we'll check it against the source.