Thompson-Nicola (Region 3)

This table refers to fishing for salmon only. For information on other species please refer to the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis.

There is no fishing for salmon in Region 3 except for the opportunities listed in the table below.

Note:

Salmon Limits, Openings and Closures

Waters Specific Area Species Dates Limits/Gear
Bridge River   All Apr 1 to Mar 31 No fishing for salmon.
Clearwater River   All Apr 1 to Mar 31 No fishing for salmon.
Fraser River mainstem waters of the Fraser River All Apr 1 to Mar 31 No fishing for salmon
from the confluence of the Fraser/Seton River downstream to WTFB signs located on both sides of the river approximately 4 km downstream of the town of Lillooet. Chinook Apr 1 to Mar 31 No fishing for salmon.
Sockeye To be determined. No fishing for salmon.
Pink To be determined. No fishing for salmon.
Kamloops Lake   Chinook Apr 1 to Mar 31 No fishing for salmon.
Sockeye To be determined.  
Pink To be determined.  
Little Shuswap Lake - see South Thompson River
North Thompson River   All Apr 1 to Mar 31 No fishing for salmon.
South Thompson River from the green can buoy near outlet of Little River, including Little Shuswap Lake, to the fishing boundary sign approximately 100 m downstream of Campbell Creek. Chinook Apr 1 to Mar 31 No fishing for salmon.
Sockeye To be determined. No fishing for salmon.
Pink To be determined. No fishing for salmon.
Thompson River From Kamloops Lake outlet downstream to the fishing boundary signs just down stream of Gold Pan Provincial Park except:
1) Deadman - from the fishing boundary signs approximately 1 km downstream of the Hwy No. 1 Bridge at Savona to the CN rail bridge approximately 500 m downstream of the confluence with Deadman Creek.
2) Juniper - from the fishing boundary signs approximately 1.5 km downstream from Juniper Beach Park downstream approximately 4 km to the fishing boundary signs located at 50°46.893' N and 121°08.110' W.
3) Ashcroft - from the fishing boundary sign at the upstream side of the mouth of the Bonaparte River to Hwy 97C bridge in Ashcroft. 		Chinook Apr 1 to Mar 31 No fishing for salmon.
Sockeye To be determined. No fishing for salmon.
Pink To be determined. No fishing for salmon.
From the fishing boundary signs just downstream of Gold Pan Provincial Park to the confluence with the Fraser River Chinook Apr 1 to Mar 31 No fishing for salmon.