Recreational Catch Statistics

IMPORTANT: Please note that recreational catch data is compiled from different sampling methods, different time periods, and will cover different statistical areas.

Statistical Regions

North and Central Coast (Stat Areas 1-10)

• Annual Summaries of Catch and Effort 1985-2009

Johnstone Strait (Stat Areas 11-12)

• Annual Summaries of Catch and Effort 1991-1992, 1999-2009

Georgia Strait (Stat Areas 13-19, 28, 29AB)

• Annual Summaries of Catch and Effort 1981-2009
• South Coast Creel Survey bulletins
• Georgia Strait Creel Survey Background Information
• Georgia Strait Creel Survey FAQ

Juan de Fuca Strait (Stat Area 20)

• Annual Summaries of Catch and Effort 1981-2009

West Coast Vancouver Island (Stat Areas 21-27)

• Annual Summaries of Catch and Effort 1984-2009

Fraser River

• Fraser River Recreational Fishery Assessments

Contact Us

Recreational Catch Data Contact:

Regional Data Services Unit
200-401 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC
V56 3S4
catchstats@dfo-mpo.gc.ca