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Region 7 - Omineca-Peace

This information is intended as a supplement to the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis. Only freshwater (non-tidal) salmon species information is available here. For all other Region-based information, including other freshwater species, bait bans, gear restrictions, detailed maps, etc., please consult the Synopsis. It is your responsibility to know the regulations.

EXPECT IN-SEASON CHANGES!

During the year, a number of important regulation changes may have to be made in specific waters. These management changes and additional openings and closures are indicated in red on this page. You can also click on Updates on the left bar to see Fishery Notices.

All retained chinook and sockeye must measure 30 cm or more from tip of nose to fork in tail (fork length).
A single barbless hook is in effect year round for all streams in Region 7.
An "adult chinook" in Region 7 is defined as being a chinook over 50 cm fork length.

WATERS	SPECIFIC AREA	SPECIES	DATES	LIMITS / GEAR
All	Any lake or stream or part thereof in Region 7, unless otherwise stated below.	Sockeye, Pink, Coho and Chum	Apr 01 - Mar 31	No fishing for sockeye, pink, coho or chum.
Bowron River	from Forestry Road bridge nearest to the Fraser River, upstream to the Bowron Forest Road bridge crossing near Haggen Creek	Chinook	2012: To be determined
Endako River		All	Apr 01 - Mar 31	No fishing for salmon.
Fraser River	from powerline crossing the Fraser River near College Heights, upstream to the Northwood bridge crossing the Fraser River	Chinook	2012: To be determined
	above McLennan River	All	Apr 01 - Mar 31	No fishing for salmon.
	mainstem river except as otherwise noted.	All	Oct 01-Dec 31, 2011	No fishing for salmon.
	mainstem river except as otherwise noted.	All	Sep 29-Dec 31, 2012	No fishing for salmon.
Goat River		All	Apr 01 - Mar 31	No fishing for salmon.
Holmes River		All	Apr 01 - Mar 31	No fishing for salmon.
McGregor River		All	Apr 01 - Mar 31	No fishing for salmon.
Nechako River	including tributaries	All	Apr 01 - Mar 31	No fishing for salmon. See sockeye exception below.
Nechako River	upstream from the boundary signs at the confluence with the Fraser River to the Hwy 97 bridge (John Hart Bridge)	Sockeye	2012: To be determined
Salmon River	including tributaries	All	Apr 01 - Mar 31	No fishing for salmon.
Slim Creek	including tributaries	All	Apr 01 - Mar 31	No fishing for salmon.
Stuart River	including tributaries	All	Apr 01 - Mar 31	No fishing for salmon.
Swift Creek	including tributaries	All	Apr 01 - Mar 31	No fishing for salmon.
West Road (Blackwater) River	including tributaries	All	Apr 01 - Mar 31	No fishing for salmon.