Other finfish

White Sturgeon

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 white sturgeon.

Everywhere else

29 total
ZoneStatusWhat appliesSource
Area 23Port Alberni, Bamfield, Uclueletnon retentionWhite Sturgeon is catch-and-release only (non-retention) in 23,123.view source
Area 21Nitinat Lake,Tzuquanah Pointnon retentionWhite Sturgeon is catch-and-release only (non-retention) in 21 and 22.view source
Area 26Kyuquot Soundnon retentionWhite Sturgeon is catch-and-release only (non-retention) in 26,126.view source
Area 25Nootka Sound, Esperanza Inletnon retentionWhite Sturgeon is catch-and-release only (non-retention) in 25,125.view source
Area 8Bella Coola, Fitz Hugh Soundnon retentionWhite Sturgeon is catch-and-release only (non-retention) in 8,108.view source
Area 9Rivers Inletnon retentionWhite Sturgeon is catch-and-release only (non-retention) in 9,109.view source
Area 28Vancouver, Bowen Island, Indian Arm, Squamishnon retentionWhite Sturgeon is catch-and-release only (non-retention) in 28.view source
Area 1Graham Islandnon retentionWhite Sturgeon is catch-and-release only (non-retention) in 1,101.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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