Food and Bait Fishery - Pacific Region

In the fall and winter of each year, herring migrate to the inshore waters from the offshore summer feeding areas. Here, they spend the winter in the relatively shallow inlets and bays in preparation for spawning in the spring. The food and bait fishery focuses on these migratory stocks during the period between November and January when the fat concentration of the fish is greatest.

Integrated Fisheries Management Plans

• Food and Bait Management Plan

Fishery Information

• Food and Bait Consultations

DFO Contact

Brenda Spence

Resource Manager, Herring/Pelagics

3225 Stephenson Road

Nanaimo, BC

Phone: 250-756-7329

Email: Brenda.spence@dfo-mpo.gc.ca