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BC tidal area 17 - Nanaimo: Recreational fishing limits, openings and closures

You’re responsible for understanding the regulations and restrictions that may affect an open fishery.

How to follow the rules

  1. Make sure you have a current BC Tidal Waters sport fishing licence with you at all times. Are you using using the FishingBC App for electronic licensing and catch recording? Learn more.
  2. Check the Area map. You need to know the location (subarea) where you plan to fish.
  3. Check the species regulations tables for fishing opportunities and basic regulations.
  4. Check the restrictions tables for special exceptions and more detailed regulations. Make sure you know the:
    • (d) Daily limit: The maximum number of a given fish species that a person is allowed to keep in one day.
    • (p) Possession limit: The maximum number of fish you can have in your possession at any given time, except for what is at your ordinary residence.
    • (a) Annual limit: The total amount of fish of a certain species that may be caught and retained during the course of a fishing year which starts on April 1 and ends the following March 31.
  5. Get to know the locations of protected areas. Permanent fishing restrictions are in effect in these areas to protect fish and fish habitat.
  6. Unless otherwise specified, fishing opportunities and closures end at 23:59 hrs on the close-date shown.

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For a written description of Areas please see the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations 2007.

Area 17: Download a printable PDF version of this map.

Management area 17
Salmon

Salmon

  • You must have a valid a salmon conservation stamp on your BC Tidal Waters sport fishing licence if you plan to retain salmon.
  • You must immediately and permanently record all retained chinook on your paper licence, your NRLS catch log or the FishingBC app catch log.
  • Learn more about fishing for salmon

Maps

Species regulations

Always check for restrictions.

Species Areas Min size Gear Limits
(d/p/a)
Status
Chinook salmon 17 62cm Barbless Hook & Line 2/4/10 Open (See Restrictions)
Chum salmon 17 30cm Barbless Hook & Line 4/8/- Open (See Restrictions)
Coho salmon (hatchery) 17 30cm Barbless Hook & Line 2/4/- Open until Dec 31 (See Restrictions)
Coho salmon (wild) 17 Barbless Hook & Line 0/0/- Non-retention until Dec 31 (See Restrictions)
Pink salmon 17 30cm Barbless Hook & Line 4/8/- Open (See Restrictions)
Sockeye salmon 17 Barbless Hook & Line 0/0/- Non-retention (See Restrictions)

Last updated: 2024-11-01 00:30:06

Restrictions

Always check for protected areas.

Species Areas Measure type Measure value
Finfish 17-12,17-18 to 17-20 Reminder Nanoose Harbour and approaches - Please review important harbour and vessel navigation restrictions, as depicted on Canadian Hydrographic Service Chart 3459. For more details link to: https://navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/en/about/structure-marpac-nanoose-practices-procedures.page. Fishers are reminded to exercise caution while obeying navigational and use requirements in the harbour and vicinity.
Cedar Bridge Closed Closed to the harvest of finfish from October 25 to November 30 each year.
Salmon Coastwide Combined Daily Limit Pieces 4 - The daily limit for all species of Pacific salmon from tidal and fresh waters combined is 4. Individual species limits also apply.
Coastwide Possession Limit Pieces 8 - The possession limit for all salmon from all waters is twice the daily limit. You cannot possess more than eight salmon in total, except for salmon that are at your ordinary residence.
Chinook salmon Coastwide Reminder Keeping your chinook salmon? You must permanently record all retained catch on your Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence. The licence holder may alternatively record retained catch immediately in an electronic licence held in an approved third-party application linked to their National Recreational Licensing System (NRLS) account, or if mobile internet access is immediately available, directly in their NRLS account. The licence holder shall ensure that all mandatory catch records for the current licence year are produced, either on the licence (paper or electronic), or from the licence holder’s NRLS account at the time of inspection.
17 Annual Limit Pieces 10 - The coastwide total annual limit for chinook salmon is 10 from all tidal waters that are open to chinook retention.
Coho salmon (hatchery and wild combined) 17 Combined Daily Limit Pieces 2 - In times and areas where there is some combination of hatchery marked and wild (unmarked) Coho retention, the daily limit is two (2) Coho per day unless otherwise specified. You cannot add together the hatchery marked and wild (unmarked) limits to exceed two (2) Coho per day. Please see the species regulations and restrictions for specific limits on hatchery marked and wild (unmarked) Coho.
Coho salmon (hatchery) Coastwide Reminder Hatchery coho (marked): Coho salmon with a healed scar in place of the adipose fin.

Last updated: 2024-11-01 00:30:02

Area descriptions

Area Map Area description
Cedar Bridge In Subarea 17-14, that portion of the Nanaimo River from the Cedar Bridge to the white square boundary signs approximately 400 m downstream of the Cedar Bridge.

Last updated: 2024-11-01 00:30:02

Other finfish

Finfish other than salmon

  • You must immediately and permanently record the following retained catch on your paper licence, your NRLS catch log or the FishingBC app catch log:
    • halibut
    • lingcod caught in Areas 12 to 19 (excluding Subarea 12-14) and Subareas 20-5 to 20-7 and 29-5
  • Learn more about fishing for finfish

Species regulations

Always check for restrictions.

Species Areas Min size Gear Limits
(d/p/a)
Status
Herring 17 Cast Net, Dip Net, Herring Jig, Herring Rake 20kg/40kg/- Open (See Restrictions)
Eulachon 17 0/0/0 Closed
Mackerel 17 Cast Net, Dip Net, Herring Jig, Hook and Line 100/200/- Open (See Restrictions)
Northern anchovy 17 Cast Net, Dip Net, Herring Jig, Herring Rake 20kg/40kg/- Open (See Restrictions)
Other finfish species 17 Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving 20/40/- Open (See Restrictions)
Pacific sand lance 17 Cast Net, Dip Net, Herring Jig, Herring Rake 5kg/10kg/- Open (See Restrictions)
Pacific sardine 17 Cast Net, Dip Net, Herring Jig, Herring Rake 100/200/- Open (See Restrictions)
Surf smelt 17 Dip Net, Gill Net 20kg/40kg/- Open (See Restrictions)
Tuna, Albacore 17 Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving 20/40/- Open (See Restrictions)
Tuna, All other species 17 Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving 20/40/- Open (See Restrictions)
Codfish 17 Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving 8/16/- Open (See Restrictions)
Greenling 17 Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving 3/6/- Open (See Restrictions)
Halibut 17 0/0/0 Closed
Lingcod 17 0/0/0 Closed
Perch 17 Hook and Line 8/16/- Open (See Restrictions)
Rockfish, All species combined 17 0/0/0 Closed
Rockfish, Yelloweye 17 0/0/0 Closed
Sablefish 17 Hook and Line 4/8/- Open (See Restrictions)
Sculpin 17 Hook and Line 8/16/- Open (See Restrictions)
Shark, All other species excluding dogfish 17 Hook and Line 0/0/0 Non-retention (See Restrictions)
Shark, Basking 17 0/0/0 Closed
Shark, Blue 17 0/0/0 Closed
Shark, Bluntnose 17 0/0/0 Closed
Shark, Brown Cat 17 0/0/0 Closed
Shark, Great White 17 0/0/0 Closed
Shark, Salmon 17 Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving 1/2/- Open (See Restrictions)
Shark, Sixgill 17 0/0/0 Closed
Shark, Tope 17 0/0/0 Closed
Skate 17 Hook and Line 1/2/- Open (See Restrictions)
Sole/Flounder 17 Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving 8/16/- Open (See Restrictions)
Spiny dogfish 17 Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving 4/8/- Open (See Restrictions)
Sturgeon 17 Hook and Line 0/0/0 Non-retention (See Restrictions)
Trout (hatchery) 17 30cm Hook and Line 2/4/- Open (See Restrictions)
Trout (wild) 17 0/0/- Non-retention (See Restrictions)
Wolf eel 17 Hook and Line 0/0/0 Non-retention (See Restrictions)

Last updated: 2024-11-01 00:30:10

Restrictions

Always check for protected areas.

Species Areas Measure type Measure value
Finfish 17-12,17-18 to 17-20 Reminder Nanoose Harbour and approaches - Please review important harbour and vessel navigation restrictions, as depicted on Canadian Hydrographic Service Chart 3459. For more details link to: https://navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/en/about/structure-marpac-nanoose-practices-procedures.page. Fishers are reminded to exercise caution while obeying navigational and use requirements in the harbour and vicinity.
Cedar Bridge Closed Closed to the harvest of finfish from October 25 to November 30 each year.
Herring 17 Reminder Harvesting of herring roe from marine plants or plants placed in the water for the purpose of harvesting herring roe is prohibited.
Eulachon Coastwide Closed Due to conservation concerns the harvesting of eulachon is prohibited.
Groundfish North of Winchelsea Islands Gear Restriction No anchorage and no trap or bottom contact fishing area: Anchoring and bottom contact fishing is prohibited. Fishing in this area is restricted to gear that does not contact the bottom and is extended to trap fishing and bottom jigging. Trolling in the area is permitted.
Codfish Coastwide Reminder Species includes: Pacific cod, Pacific tomcod, pollock and hake but does not include lingcod.
Halibut Coastwide Reminder As a Condition of Licence, the possession limit for halibut is EITHER of: one (1) halibut measuring 85 cm to 126 cm in length (65 cm to 97 cm head-off), OR two (2) halibut, each measuring under 85 cm in length (65 cm head-off). No person shall retain a halibut greater than 126 cm head-on length (97 cm head-off). Head-off measurements are made from the base of the pectoral fin at its most forward point to the extreme end of the middle of the tail.
Coastwide Maximum Length Head On (cm) 126 cm - The maximum overall length for halibut is 126 cm head-on, or 97 cm head-off.
Lingcod Coastwide Season Planning For planning purposes only: for in-season requirements, please see current regulations/restrictions for specific areas, gear and individual species limits, and closures/exceptions. INSIDE WATERS - Generally open May 1 to September 30, for Areas 13 to 19 and Subareas 12-1 to 12-13, 12-15 to 12-48, 20-5 to 20-7 and 29-5. Closed year round - Area 28 and Subareas 29-1 to 29-4 and 29-6 to 29-17. OUTSIDE WATERS - Generally open April 1 to November 15, for Areas 1 to 10, 101 to 110, 130, 142, 11, 21 to 27, 111, 123 to 127, Subareas 12-14 and 20-1 to 20-4, and Area 121 (portion).
17 Reminder Lingcod: Fillets, including the tail, must meet the minimum "head off" size limit of 53 cm. (21 in.)
Perch Coastwide Reminder Includes kelp, shiner and pile perch, and all species of surf and sea perch.
Rockfish, All species combined Coastwide Reminder Rockfish - Anglers in vessels shall immediately return all rockfish that are not being retained to the water and to a similar depth from which they were caught by use of an inverted weighted barbless hook or other purpose-built descender device.
Coastwide Season Planning For planning purposes only: for in-season requirements, please see current regulations/restrictions for specific areas, gear and individual species limits, and closures/exceptions. INSIDE WATERS - Generally open May 1 to September 30, for Areas 13 to 19 and Subareas 12-1 to 12-13, 12-15 to 12-48, 20-5 to 20-7 and 29-5. Closed year round - Area 28 and Subareas 29-1 to 29-4 and 29-6 to 29-17. OUTSIDE WATERS - Generally Open April 1 to November 15, for Areas 1 to 10, 101 to 110, 130, 142, 11, 21 to 27, 111, 123 to 127, Subareas 12-14 and 20-1 to 20-4, and Area 121 (portion).
Sculpin Coastwide Reminder Cabezon is a species of sculpin; for daily and possession limits, please see the species regulations table above for sculpin.
Trout (hatchery and wild combined) Coastwide Reminder Note: (1) Trout - means Brook trout, Brown trout, Cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden, Lake trout, Rainbow trout, Steelhead, and includes Bull trout. (2) Steelhead - in waters where anadromous Rainbow trout are found, Steelhead means a Rainbow trout that is greater than 50cm in overall length. (3) Anadromous means migrating from the sea up rivers or streams to spawn.
17 Combined Daily Limit Pieces 2 The aggregate recreational daily limit for wild and hatchery trout combined is two (2).

Last updated: 2024-11-01 00:30:01

Area descriptions

Area Map Area description
Cedar Bridge In Subarea 17-14, that portion of the Nanaimo River from the Cedar Bridge to the white square boundary signs approximately 400 m downstream of the Cedar Bridge.
North of Winchelsea Islands North of Winchelsea Islands, bounded by 49°18.76'N, 124° 06.260' W and 49°17.213' N, 124° 02.135' W and 49° 17.457' N, 124° 04.577' W and 49° 17.730 N, 124° 05.217' W

Last updated: 2024-11-01 00:30:01

Bivalve shellfish and snails

Bivalve shellfish and snails

Eating contaminated shellfish can be life threatening. Closures change frequently throughout the year. It is illegal to harvest shellfish from closed or contaminated areas.

Bivalve shellfish have 2 hinged shells. Because they feed by filtering microscopic plankton from the water, changes in water quality can cause unsafe marine biotoxins, bacteria, or viruses to build up in their tissue.

Snails refers to all snails, whelks, tritons and periwinkles with the exception of Moon Snails. Snails and moon snails can accumulate toxins and pollutants. We recommend that they not be harvested from areas shown as closed in the table below.

Learn more about shellfish harvesting.

How to follow the rules

  1. Check for contamination in the subarea where you plan to harvest.
  2. If no contamination closures are in effect, check species regulations and additional harvest restrictions.
  3. Littleneck, Manila and butter clams are subject to a minimum size limit. See below under restrictions for more information on clam size limits.
  4. Questions? Email us at DFO.PACCSSP-PCAMPAC.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

Bivalve shellfish contamination closures

Planned bivalve shellfish harvesting closures

Look at the first column below to see which species are safe to harvest. If there is information in the second column, it is illegal and unsafe to harvest any bivalve species in those areas.

Subarea Marine biotoxin update (open bivalve species) Sanitary contamination closures (closed to shellfish harvesting)
17-1 Closed to All Bivalve Species
17-2 Clam, Littleneck;Clam, Manila;Mussels, All;Oyster, Pacific
17-3 Clam, Littleneck;Clam, Manila;Mussels, All;Oyster, Pacific
17-4 Clam, Littleneck;Clam, Manila;Mussels, All;Oyster, Pacific
17-5 Clam, Littleneck;Clam, Manila;Mussels, All;Oyster, Pacific
17-6
  • 17-6.A: Clam, Littleneck;Clam, Manila;Mussels, All;Oyster, Pacific
  • 17-6.B: Clam, Littleneck;Clam, Manila;Mussels, All;Oyster, Pacific
17-7 Clam, Littleneck;Clam, Manila;Mussels, All;Oyster, Pacific
17-8 Clam, Littleneck;Clam, Manila;Mussels, All;Oyster, Pacific
17-9 Clam, Littleneck;Clam, Manila;Mussels, All;Oyster, Pacific
17-10 Clam, Littleneck;Clam, Manila;Mussels, All;Oyster, Pacific
17-11 Closed to All Bivalve Species
17-12 Clam, Littleneck;Clam, Manila;Mussels, All;Oyster, Pacific
17-13 Clam, Littleneck;Clam, Manila;Mussels, All;Oyster, Pacific
17-14 Clam, Littleneck;Clam, Manila;Mussels, All;Oyster, Pacific
17-15 Closed to All Bivalve Species
17-16 Clam, Littleneck;Clam, Manila;Mussels, All;Oyster, Pacific
17-17 Clam, Littleneck;Clam, Manila;Mussels, All;Oyster, Pacific
17-18 Clam, Littleneck;Clam, Manila;Mussels, All;Oyster, Pacific
17-19 Clam, Littleneck;Clam, Manila;Mussels, All;Oyster, Pacific
17-20 Clam, Littleneck;Clam, Manila;Mussels, All;Oyster, Pacific;Scallop, Other;Scallop, Pacific;Scallop, Pink;Scallop, Spiny
17-21 Closed to All Bivalve Species

Last updated: 2024-10-17 14:55:17

Species regulations

Always check for restrictions.

Species Areas Gear Limits
(d/p/a)
Clam, Butter 17 Hand Digging 20/40/-
Clam, Horse 17 Hand Digging 6/12/-
Clam, Littleneck 17 Hand Digging 60/120/-
Clam, Manila 17 Hand Digging 60/120/-
Clam, Razor 17 Hand Digging 12/24/-
Clam, Softshell 17 Hand Digging 25/50/-
Clam, Varnish 17 Hand Digging 60/120/-
Clams, All 17 Hand Digging 60/120/-
Cockles 17 Hand Digging 25/50/-
Geoduck 17 Hand Digging, Hand Picking 3/6/-
Mussel, Blue 17 Hand Picking 75/150/-
Mussel, California 17 Hand Picking 25/50/-
Oyster, Olympia 17 0/0/0
Oyster, Pacific 17 Hand Picking 12/24/-
Scallop, Pink and Spiny 17 Diving, Hand Picking 75/150/-
Scallop, Rock 17 Diving, Hand Picking 6/12/-
Scallop, Weathervane 17 Diving, Hand Picking 6/12/-
Snail, Moon 17 Hand Picking 2/4/-
Snail, Other 17 Hand Picking 75/150/-

Last updated: 2024-04-01 06:18:51

Restrictions

Always check for protected areas.

Species Areas Measure type Measure value
Shellfish 17-12,17-18 to 17-20 Reminder Nanoose Harbour and approaches - Please review important harbour and vessel navigation restrictions, as depicted on Canadian Hydrographic Service Chart 3459. For more details link to: https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/corporate/nanoose-harbour.html. Fishers are reminded to exercise caution while obeying navigational and use requirements in the harbour and vicinity.
Bivalve Species Coastwide Reminder Clams: No person shall retain a Manila Clam or Littleneck Clam smaller than 35 mm, nor a Butter Clam smaller than 55 mm.
Coastwide Reminder Because of the risk of contamination, you are not allowed to harvest bivalve shellfish (for any purpose) within: (1) 300 metres around industrial, municipal and sewage treatment plant outfall discharges (2) 125 metres around a marina, ferry wharf, floating living accommodation, or any finfish net pen (exceptions described as follows) (3) 25 meters around any floating living accommodation facility located within a shellfish aquaculture tenure where a zero-discharge and appropriate waste management plan is a condition of the Aquaculture Licence and is approved by the Regional Interdepartmental Committee (4) 0 meters of any finfish net pen within an aquaculture tenure where an Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Management Plan approved by the Regional Interdepartmental Committee is in operation.
Clams, All Coastwide Daily Limit Pieces 60 - When open, all species aggregate daily limit combined Areas 1 to 27 is 60, except Pacific Rim National Park where the all species aggregate limit is 24.
17 Gear Restriction It is illegal to use any mechanical apparatus or dredge for harvesting clams.
Reminder Clam harvesters are encouraged to fill in holes to reduce predation on exposed juvenile clams.
Mussels, All 17 Reminder Combined daily limit for all mussel species is 75.
Oyster, Pacific Coastwide Reminder To avoid inadvertently harvesting Olympia oysters while you are harvesting Pacific oysters, do not harvest any oyster less than 5 cm in diameter.
17 Packaging and Transporting Avoid transfer of green crab - Harvesters are encouraged to shuck oysters on the beach and leave the shells there, or return oyster shells to the beach from where you collected them whenever possible. In order to avoid the transfer of European green crab, please dispose of any oyster shell harvested from the west coast of Vancouver Island back to the beach from where it came or with your household garbage. Consult your local DFO Office. You will need permission to harvest oysters from marked oyster farms.
Snail, Moon 17 Reminder Moon snails may be subject to PSP, check for closures. Consult your local DFO office for details.

Last updated: 2024-04-01 06:16:30

Area descriptions

Closure Map Area description
17.1 Ladysmith Harbour 17.1.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of Ladysmith Harbour lying inside a line drawn from Sharpe Point at 48°58.88' north latitude and 123°46.10' west longitude, thence southeasterly to a point southeast of Boulder Point at the foot of South Oyster School Road at 48°57.49' north latitude and 123°45.35' west longitude. [NAD83]
17.10 Walker Hook, Saltspring Island 17.10.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of Walker Hook, Saltspring Island, lying inside a line drawn from the western tip of Walker Hook, thence due south to a point at 48°53.61' north latitude and 123°30.25' west longitude. [NAD83]
17.12 Clam Bay and Telegraph Harbour 17.12.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of Clam Bay and Telegraph Harbour, including the boat passage between Thetis Island and Kuper Island, west of a line drawn from a point on land on Kuper Island near the entrance to The Cut at 48°59.01' north latitude and 123°39.32' west longitude, thence northeasterly to the southernmost point of Leech Island at 48°59.47' north latitude and 123°38.88' west longitude, thence following the western shoreline of Leech Island to the northernmost point of Leech Island at 48°59.58' north latitude and 123°39.00' west longitude, thence westerly to a point on land on Thetis Island at 48°59.56' north latitude and 123°39.23' west longitude; and east of a line drawn from Foster Point on Thetis Island at 48°58.17' north latitude and 123°40.11' west longitude, to the Kuper Island public wharf where it touches land at 48°58.21' north latitude and 123°39.54' west longitude. [NAD83]
17.13 Malaview Estates sewage outfall, Saltspring Island 17.13.jpeg The intertidal foreshore of Saltspring Island lying 1500 m northwest and 500 m southeast of the Malaview Estates sewage treatment plant outfall sign, southeast of Fernwood Point. [NAD83]
17.16 Taylor Bay, Gabriola Island 17.16.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of Taylor Bay, Gabriola Island, lying within a 400 m radius of the most northeastern point of Taylor Bay. [NAD83]
17.17 South Side of Descanso Bay, Gabriola Island 17.17.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of Descanso Bay, Gabriola Island, lying within a 70 m radius of the culvert entering the southern end of the bay. [NAD83]
17.18 Lantzville 17.18.jpeg The intertidal foreshore of Lantzville, from Peterson Road eastward to a point 50 m east of the boat ramp at the Shoregrove Resort. [NAD83]
17.19 Duck Bay, Saltspring Island 17.19.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of Duck Bay, Saltspring Island, lying inside, that is eastward, of a line drawn due north from the first headland on the south side of Dock Point to the opposite shore. [NAD83]
17.20 Vesuvius Bay, Saltspring Island 17.20.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of the northern shore of Vesuvius Bay, Saltspring Island, from a point on the shore 150 m north of the ferry slip to a point on the shore 500 m southeast of the ferry terminal. [NAD83]
17.21 Booth Bay, Saltspring Island 17.21.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of Booth Inlet on the west side of Saltspring Island, east of a line drawn from a point on land at 48°51.960' north latitude and 123°32.795' west longitude southwesterly to a point on land on the opposite shore at 48°51.937' north latitude and 123°32.826' west longitude. [NAD83]
17.22 Porter Creek, Stuart Channel 17.22.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore lying within a 400 m radius of the mouth of Porter Creek, Stuart Channel. [NAD83]
17.23 Unnamed Bay Northwest Side of Saltspring Island 17.23.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of the small unnamed bay located at 48°56.00' north latitude and 123°35.75' west longitude, on the northwest side of Saltspring Island. [NAD83]
17.24 Stone Cutters Bay, Saltspring Island 17.24.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of Stone Cutters Bay, Saltspring Island, lying inside of a line drawn due north from the first headland on the south side of Stone Cutters Bay to the opposite shore at 48°55.77' north latitude and 123°35.57' west longitude. [NAD27]
17.25 North Side of Descanso Bay, Gabriola Island 17.25.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of Descanso Bay, Gabriola Island, from the point of land on the north side of the bay at 49°10.78' north latitude and 123°51.61' west longitude thence west to a point on the opposite shore at 49°10.80' north latitude and 123°51.67' west longitude. [NAD83]
17.26 Southey Bay, Saltspring Island 17.26.jpeg The intertidal foreshore of Southey Bay, Saltspring Island, lying inside a line drawn from the north shore of Southey Bay at 48°56.54' north latitude and 123°35.50' west longitude thence southerly to the south shore at 48°56.50' north latitude and 123°35.55' west longitude. [NAD27]
17.27 Nanoose Harbour, Knarston Creek 17.27.jpeg The intertidal foreshore spanning approximately 1.2 nautical miles in the vicinity of Knarston Creek, Nanoose Harbour (a portion of the area between Fleet Point and Blunden Point), bounded on the west by a line drawn from a point on land at 49°15.27' north latitude and 124°07.12' west longitude due north to the low water mark, and bounded on the east by a line drawn from a point on land at 49°15.25' north latitude and 124°05.54' west longitude, true north to the low water mark. [NAD83]
17.3 Chemainus Bay to Shoal Islands 17.3.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of Chemainus Bay, the Shoal Islands and Osborn Bay lying inside a line drawn from the outcrop on the northwest side of Askew Creek at 48°56.01' north latitude and 123°43.59' west longitude, thence northeasterly to a point in water at 48°56.19' north latitude and 123°43.41' west longitude, thence southeasterly to the North Reef Light, at 48°54.84' north latitude and 123°37.61' west longitude, thence southerly to a point on land near a line of pilings located westerly of Sherard Point at 48°51.75' north latitude and, 123°37.61' west longitude. [NAD83]
17.30 Winchelsea Islands 17.30.jpeg The intertidal foreshore of the Winchelsea Islands. [NAD83]
17.31 Ada Islands 17.31.jpeg The intertidal foreshore of the Ada Islands. [NAD83]
17.32 Conover Cove, Wallace Islands 17.32.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of Conover Cove, Wallace Island, lying east of a line drawn from the tip of the peninsula at the north end of the entrance at 48°56.21’ north latitude and 123°32.71’ west longitude southeasterly to the tip of the peninsula at the south end of the entrance at 48°56.17’ north latitude and 123°32.66’ west longitude. [NAD83]
17.34 Montague Harbour, Galiano Island 17.34.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of northwest Montague Harbour, Galiano Island, within 125 m of the point where the public dock meets the land at 48°53.85' north latitude and 123°24.18' west longitude. [NAD83]
17.35 Boat Harbour 17.35.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of Boat Harbour inside a line commencing from Flewett Point at 49°05.49' north latitude and 123°47.88' west longitude, thence northwesterly to a point on land at 49°05.54' north latitude and 123°48.11' west longitude. [NAD83]
17.36 Clifcoe Road, Saltair 17.36.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore lying within a 250 meter radius of the discharge pipe at the end of Clifcoe Road, Saltair at 48°57.21' north latitude and 123°44.99' west longitude. [NAD83]
17.37 McFadden Creek, Saltspring Island 17.37.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore lying within a 200 meter radius of McFadden Creek on Saltspring Island at 48°55.65' north latitude and 123°33.59' west longitude. [NAD83]
17.38 Clark Bay 17.38.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of Clark Bay on the north side of Gabriola Island commencing at a point on the western foreshore at 49°12.06' north latitude and 123°49.85' west longitude and thence south-easterly to a point on land at 49°12.00' north latitude and 123°49.72' west longitude. [NAD83]
17.39 Schooner Cove, Nanoose Wastewater Treatment Plant 17.39.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore surrounding Schooner Cove within a radius of 900 metres of the seaward end of the Schooner Cove marina breakwater located at or near 49°17.27' north latitude and 124°07.98' west longitude, extending northwesterly along the shore of Vancouver Island to 49°17.53’ north latitude and 124°08.60' west longitude, and southeasterly along the shore of Vancouver Island to 49°16.85' north latitude and 124°07.61' west longitude. [NAD83]
17.4 Nanaimo Harbour 17.4.jpeg The intertidal foreshore of Newcastle Island from Shaft Point at 49°11.68' north latitude and 123°56.83' west longitude to Nares Point at 49°12.17' north latitude and 123°56.61', and the waters and intertidal foreshore of Nanaimo Harbour and Newcastle Island Passage inside a line that commences at Jack Point at 49°10.00' north latitude and 123°53.68' west longitude, thence to Gallows Point on Protection Island at 49°10.23' north latitude and 123°55.08' west longitude thence following the western shore of Protection Island to Batchelor Point at 49°10.99' north latitude and 123°54.95' west longitude, thence to an unnamed point of land on Newcastle Island at 49°11.38' north latitude and 123°55.34' west longitude, then following the southern shore of Newcastle Island to Shaft Point at 49°11.68' north latitude and 123°56.83' west longitude thence to Pimbury Point 49°11.60' north latitude and 123°56.94' then following the shoreline to the point of commencement at Jack Point. [NAD83]
17.40 Northumberland Channel, Duke Point Wastewater Treatment Plant 17.40.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of Northumberland Channel, southwest of a line drawn from Jack Point at 49°09.98' north latitude and 123°53.61' west longitude, to the prominent point of land on Vancouver Island west of Joan Point at 49°08.13' north latitude and 123°49.91' west longitude. [NAD83]
17.41 Hammond Bay 17.41.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of Georgia Strait lying inside of a line drawn from a point of land west of Neck Point at 49°14.178' north latitude and 123°58.200' west longitude, thence northeast to a point in water at 49°15.042' north latitude and 123°56.838' west longitude, thence southeast to a point in water east of Five Finger Island at 49°13.890' north latitude and 123°54.865' west longitude, thence southwest to a point in water at 49°12.926' north latitude and 123°56.032' west longitude, thence northwest to a point of land at 49°13.324' north latitude and 123°56.805' west longitude following the high tide mark northwest to the point of commencement. [NAD83]
17.44 Southeast of Icarus Point to west of Neck Point 17.44.png The intertidal foreshore from a point on land at 49°14.95' north latitude and 124°02.19' west longitude at Icarus Point following the intertidal boundary southeasterly to a point on land at 49°14.34' north latitude and 123°59.81' west longitude approximately 2.5 km west of Neck Point. [NAD83]
17.45 West of Coffin Point, Evening Cove 17.45.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of the unnamed bay west of Coffin Point within Evening Cove lying north of a line drawn from a point of land at 48°59.23' north latitude and 123°45.82' west longitude thence southeasterly to a point on land at 48°59.20' north latitude and 123°45.55' west longitude. [NAD83]
17.46 Sansum Narrows, Saltspring Island 17.46.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of that portion of Subarea 17-6 inside a line that commences at 48°54.201' N 123°35.396' W [Saltspring Is] then following the shoreline to 48°53.966' N 123°35.568' W then in a straight line to 48°54.008' N 123°35.665' W [in water] then in a straight line to the point of commencement. [NAD 83]
17.5 Departure Bay 17.5.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of Departure Bay from Pimbury Point to Horswell Bluff at 49°12.76' north latitude and 123°56.36' west longitude. [NAD83]
17.6 Degnen Bay, Gabriola Island 17.6.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of Degnen Bay, Gabriola Island, lying north of a line drawn from a point on land at 49°08.028’ north latitude and 123°43.129’ west longitude thence northeasterly to a point of land at 49°08.115’ north latitude and 123°42.767’ west longitude. [NAD83]
17.7 Silva Bay, Gabriola Island 17.7.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of Silva Bay, Gabriola Island lying within a line drawn from the southern tip of Law Point to the northwestern tip of Sear Island and thence southwesterly to the shoreline of Gabriola Island. [NAD83]
17.8 Montague Harbour, Galiano Island 17.8.jpeg The waters and intertidal foreshore of Montague Harbour, Galiano Island, inside a line drawn from Winstanley Point, thence northerly to the base of the overhead cable tower on the northeastern foreshore of the harbour. [NAD83]
17.9 Southern Gabriola Island 17.9.jpeg The intertidal foreshore of southern Gabriola Island commencing from a point on land at 49°07.72' north latitude and 123°44.72' west longitude, thence westerly to a point on land at 49°07.80' north latitude and 123°45.64' west longitude. [NAD83]
17.qq Dayman Island, Landfile #236970 17.qq.png The waters and intertidal foreshore of that portion of Subarea 17-6 inside a line that commences at 48°58.514’ N 123°41.529' W [in water] then in a straight line to 48°58.492' N 123°41.400' W [on land] then following the shoreline to 48°58.268' N 123°41.503' W [on land] then in a straight line to 48°58.285' N 123°41.557' W [in water] then in a straight line to the point of commencement; including BC Land Registry Aquaculture Tenure #236970. [NAD 83]
17.rr Fairwinds, Nanoose 17.rr.png The waters and intertidal foreshore inside a radius of 828 m from a point located at 124°7.237’ west longitude and 49°16.595’ north latitude. [NAD 83]
17-6.A 17-6.A.jpeg That portion of Subarea 17-6 west of a line drawn from a point starting at the boundary line for Subarea 17-8 on Penelakut (Kuper) Island at 48º56.06' N latitude and 123º37.88' W longitude heading in a straight line southwesterly to a point at 48º55.02' N latitude, 123º38.48' W longitude on the Subarea boundary line between Subareas 17-6 and 17-9. [NAD83]
17-6.B 17-6.B.jpeg That portion of Subarea 17-6 east of a line drawn from a point starting at the boundary line for Subarea 17-8 on Penelakut (Kuper) Island at 48º56.06' N latitude and 123º37.88' W longitude, heading in a straight line southwesterly to a point 48º55.03' N latitude, 123º38.48' W longitude on the Subarea boundary line between Subareas 17-6 and 17-9. [NAD83]

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Crab

Crab

Species regulations

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Species Areas Min size Gear Limits
(d/p/a)
Status
Box and Puget Sound King crab 17 Dip Net, Hand Picking, Ring Net, Traps (Crab) 1/2/- Open (See Restrictions)
Dungeness crab 17 165mm Dip Net, Hand Picking, Ring Net, Traps (Crab) 4/8/- Open (See Restrictions)
King crab 17 0/0/0 Closed
Other crab 17 Dip Net, Hand Picking, Ring Net, Traps (Crab) 4/8/- Open (See Restrictions)
Red Rock crab 17 115mm Dip Net, Hand Picking, Ring Net, Traps (Crab) 4/8/- Open (See Restrictions)
Shore crab 17 Hand Picking 75/150/- Open (See Restrictions)

Last updated: 2024-08-30 11:18:12

Restrictions

Always check for protected areas.

Species Areas Measure type Measure value
Shellfish 17-12,17-18 to 17-20 Reminder Nanoose Harbour and approaches - Please review important harbour and vessel navigation restrictions, as depicted on Canadian Hydrographic Service Chart 3459. For more details link to: https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/corporate/nanoose-harbour.html. Fishers are reminded to exercise caution while obeying navigational and use requirements in the harbour and vicinity.
Crab Coastwide Gear Restriction Trap Identification - Traps must be marked with a tag, float or buoy that has your name and telephone number on it. This includes traps tied to a boat or dock or fished from shore. If two traps are attached to one ground-line, it is sufficient to attach a tag, float or buoy that bears the operator's name and telephone number to one end of the ground-line.
Coastwide Gear Restriction Crab traps are required to have two unobstructed circular escape holes or rings, measuring a minimum of 105 mm in diameter
Coastwide Gear Restriction Crab, Prawn and Shrimp Floats - The primary float attached to crab traps must be cylindrical in shape (includes bullet shaped) and a minimum of 27 cm in length and 12 cm in diameter; an optional secondary float may be used of any shape or size other than spherical. The primary float attached to prawn and shrimp traps must be spherical in shape and a minimum of 27 cm in diameter; an optional secondary float may be used of any shape or size other than cylindrical. Floats must be made of a durable material and suitable for operation in marine waters; floats/materials not suitable for use in marine waters are prohibited.
Coastwide Gear Restriction Rot Cord - All crab traps must have a section in the top or sidewall that has been secured by a single length of untreated cotton twine no greater than No. 120 (approximately 5 mm or 3/16 inch diameter). This twine is often referred to as rot cord. On deterioration this must produce a rectangular opening with a minimum size of 7 cm x 20 cm, or a square opening with a minimum size of 11 cm x 11 cm. This regulation is intended to ensure that if the trap is lost, the section secured by the cord will rot, allowing captive crabs to escape, and preventing the trap from continuing to fish. On traps with a rigid frame and a freely opening hinged lid the trap lid must be secured by a single length of untreated cotton twine no greater than No. 120 so that the trap lid will open freely when the rot cord is broken. No other fastenings may impede the hinged lid of the trap from opening.
Coastwide Gear Restriction A line or rope attached to a trap must be submerged in such a manner that the line or rope does not come into contact with a person or a boat.
Coastwide Gear Restriction Gear Permitted Maximum of 2 ring nets, dip nets or traps or combination of these per fisher. Ensure gear is properly marked. Hand picking is permitted including by diving. No sharp-pointed instruments are permitted for harvesting crab. It is illegal to use snares in catching or attempting to catch crabs.
Reminder Keep navigation channels clear of buoys and lines. Any fishing gear that interferes with safe navigation can be removed under the Navigation Protection Act.
Crab 17 Reminder Combined daily limit for Dungeness crab, red rock crab, box crab, Puget Sound king crab and all other king crab is 4.
17 Time of Day Restrictions Daylight Hours - It is illegal to set or haul crab traps from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise; overnight soaking of traps is allowed.
Crofton Dioxin Contamination (g/w) Consumption of crab hepatopancreas should not exceed 40g/week Consumption of crab hepatopancreas in a portion of Stuart Channel should not exceed 40 g/week. This area of Stuart Channel is bounded on the north by a line from Donckele Point on Kuper Island to the point at the southeastern entrance to Preedy Harbour on Thetis Island, thence to the most southern point of Dayman Island, thence to the most southern point of Scott Island, westerly to Sharpe Point on Vancouver Island, thence southwesterly across Ladysmith Harbour to a point on the shore 230° true from Sharpe Point; thence southerly along the shore of Vancouver Island to Grave Point; thence north of a line to Erskine Point on Saltspring Island; thence northerly along the shore to Parminter Point, thence west of a line to Josling Point on Kuper Island, thence northerly along the shore to the point of commencement at Donckele Point.
Nanaimo (Harmac) Dioxin Contamination (g/w) Consumption of crab hepatopancreas should not exceed 105g/week Consumption of crab hepatopancreas harvested in the waters west of a line from Reynolds Point to Miami Islet to a point at the entrance to Kulleet Bay true south of Deer Point, should not exceed 105 g/week.
North of Winchelsea Islands Gear Restriction No anchorage and no trap or bottom contact fishing area: Anchoring and bottom contact fishing is prohibited. Fishing in this area is restricted to gear that does not contact the bottom and is extended to trap fishing and bottom jigging. Trolling in the area is permitted.
King crab Coastwide Sex Restriction It is prohibited to possess female King crab
Coastwide Packaging and Transporting In order to be accurately measured, the carapace of King crab that you catch must remain attached until the crab arrives at your residence or it is consumed.
Dungeness crab Coastwide Packaging and Transporting In order to be accurately measured, the carapace of Dungeness crab that you catch must remain attached until the crab arrives at your residence or it is consumed.
Sex Restriction It is prohibited to possess female Dungeness crab
Red Rock crab Coastwide Packaging and Transporting In order to be accurately measured, the carapace of Red Rock crab that you catch must remain attached until the crab arrives at your residence or it is consumed.
Sex Restriction It is prohibited to possess female Red Rock crab

Last updated: 2024-08-30 11:19:45

Area descriptions

Area Map Area description
Crofton Portion of Stuart Channel bounded on the north by a line from Donckele Point on Kuper Island to the point at the southeastern entrance to Preedy Harbour on Thetis Island, thence to the most southern point of Dayman Island, thence to the most southern point of Scott Island, westerly to Sharpe Point on Vancouver Island, thence southwesterly across Ladysmith Harbour to a point on the shore 230° true from Sharpe Point; thence southerly along the shore of Vancouver Island to Grave Point; thence north of a line to Erskine Point on Saltspring Island; thence northerly along the shore to Parminter Point, thence west of a line to Josling Point on Kuper Island, thence northerly along the shore to the point of commencement at Donckele Point.
Nanaimo (Harmac) Waters west of a line from Reynolds Point to Miami Islet to a point at the entrance to Kulleet Bay true south of Deer Point
North of Winchelsea Islands North of Winchelsea Islands, bounded by 49°18.76'N, 124° 06.260' W and 49°17.213' N, 124° 02.135' W and 49° 17.457' N, 124° 04.577' W and 49° 17.730 N, 124° 05.217' W

Last updated: 2024-08-30 11:19:45

Other invertebrates

Other invertebrates

Species regulations

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Species Areas Gear Limits
(d/p/a)
Status
Abalone 17 0/0/0 Closed
Barnacles, Giant 17 Hand Picking 6/12/- Open (See Restrictions)
Barnacles, Goose 17 Hand Picking 2kg/4kg/- Open (See Restrictions)
Limpet 17 Hand Picking 75/150/- Open (See Restrictions)
Octopus 17 Diving, Hand Picking, Hook and Line, Trap (Other species of Shellfish) 1/2/- Open (See Restrictions)
Other shellfish species 17 20/40/- Open (See Restrictions)
Sand Dollar 17 Hand Picking 6/12/- Open (See Restrictions)
Sea Cucumber 17 Diving, Hand Picking 12/24/- Open (See Restrictions)
Sea Urchin 17 Diving, Hand Picking 12/24/- Open (See Restrictions)
Shrimp, Ghost 17 Hand Digging, Hand Pump 50/100/- Open (See Restrictions)
Shrimp/Prawn 17-1 to 17-4,17-7,17-8,17-10 to 17-21 Ring Net, Spear, Trap (Other species of Shellfish) 125/250/- Open (See Restrictions)
17-5,17-6,17-9 Ring Net, Spear, Trap (Other species of Shellfish) -/-/- Closed until Nov 16
Squid, All other species 17 Cast Net, Jigging 20/40/- Open (See Restrictions)
Squid, Opal 17 Cast Net, Jigging 200/400/- Open (See Restrictions)
Starfish sea star 17 Hand Picking 6/12/- Open (See Restrictions)

Last updated: 2024-11-01 03:01:50

Restrictions

Always check for protected areas.

Species Areas Measure type Measure value
Shellfish 17-12,17-18 to 17-20 Reminder Nanoose Harbour and approaches - Please review important harbour and vessel navigation restrictions, as depicted on Canadian Hydrographic Service Chart 3459. For more details link to: https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/corporate/nanoose-harbour.html. Fishers are reminded to exercise caution while obeying navigational and use requirements in the harbour and vicinity.
Other Invertebrates Coastwide Gear Restriction Rot Cord - All open mesh octopus traps and shrimp/prawn traps must have a section in the top or sidewall that has been secured by a single length of untreated cotton twine no greater than No. 120 (approximately 5 mm or 3/16 inch diameter). This twine is often referred to as rot cord. On deterioration this must produce a rectangular opening with a minimum size of 7 cm x 20 cm, or a square opening with a minimum size of 11 cm x 11 cm. This regulation is intended to ensure that if the trap is lost, the section secured by the cord will rot, allowing captive crabs to escape, and preventing the trap from continuing to fish. On traps with a rigid frame and a freely opening hinged lid the trap lid must be secured by a single length of untreated cotton twine no greater than No. 120 so that the trap lid will open freely when the rot cord is broken. No other fastenings may impede the hinged lid of the trap from opening.
Coastwide Gear Restriction Trap Identification - Traps must be marked with a tag, float or buoy that has your name and telephone number on it. This includes traps tied to a boat or dock or fished from shore. If two traps are attached to one ground-line, it is sufficient to attach a tag, float or buoy that bears the operator's name and telephone number to one end of the ground-line.
Reminder Combined daily limit for all shrimp species, including prawn, is 125
Other Invertebrates Coastwide Gear Restriction A line or rope attached to a trap must be submerged in such a manner that the line or rope does not come into contact with a person or a boat.
North of Winchelsea Islands Gear Restriction No anchorage and no trap or bottom contact fishing area: Anchoring and bottom contact fishing is prohibited. Fishing in this area is restricted to gear that does not contact the bottom and is extended to trap fishing and bottom jigging. Trolling in the area is permitted
Octopus Coastwide Gear Restriction The use of sharp pointed instruments or chemicals is prohibited.
Shrimp/Prawn Coastwide Gear Restriction Maximum 4 traps or ring nets or combination of these per fisher.
Coastwide Reminder Spot Prawns (Pandalus platyceros) with eggs: No person shall retain prawns carrying eggs, or remove eggs from the underside of prawns carrying eggs. All prawns carrying eggs externally on the underside of the tail shall be returned to the water immediately and in the manner that causes the least harm.
Coastwide Gear Restriction Crab, Prawn and Shrimp Floats - The primary float attached to crab traps must be cylindrical in shape (includes bullet shaped) and a minimum of 27 cm in length and 12 cm in diameter; an optional secondary float may be used of any shape or size other than spherical. The primary float attached to prawn and shrimp traps must be spherical in shape and a minimum of 27 cm in diameter; an optional secondary float may be used of any shape or size other than cylindrical. Floats must be made of a durable material and suitable for operation in marine waters; floats/materials not suitable for use in marine waters are prohibited.
17-5,17-6,17-9 Season Planning Pulse Fishing Closures - In Stuart Channel (17-5, 17-6, 17-9) Saanich Inlet (19-7 to 19-12) and Alberni Inlet (23-1 to 23-3), “pulse” fishing closures are in effect to increase prawn escapement and prawn abundance. Closed September 3 to September 15, October 1 to October 15, November 1 to November 15, December 1 to December 15. Closures from January to March, depending on results from fishery independent index surveys, will be announced through a fishery notice issued in late November or early December. Please see https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/shellfish-coquillages-eng.html#prawn and the fishery notice for more information.

Last updated: 2024-08-30 11:26:24

Area descriptions

Area Map Area description
North of Winchelsea Islands North of Winchelsea Islands, bounded by 49°18.76'N, 124° 06.260' W and 49°17.213' N, 124° 02.135' W and 49° 17.457' N, 124° 04.577' W and 49° 17.730 N, 124° 05.217' W

Last updated: 2024-08-30 11:26:24

Protected areas

Protected areas

Learn about permanent restrictions that are in effect:

Area Type Closure name
17-1 Rockfish Conservation Area Prevost Island North
17-2 Rockfish Conservation Area Saltspring Island North
Trincomali Channel
17-4 Rockfish Conservation Area Danger Reefs
Ruxton - Pylades Islands
Thetis - Kuper Islands
17-5 Rockfish Conservation Area Coffin Point
Thetis - Kuper Islands
17-6 Rockfish Conservation Area Saltspring Island North
Thetis - Kuper Islands
17-10 Rockfish Conservation Area Gabriola Passage
17-11 Glass Sponge Reef Gabriola Island
Rockfish Conservation Area Ballenas Island
Lasqueti South - Young Point
17-12 Rockfish Conservation Area Ballenas Island
Departure Bay
Nanoose - Schooner Cove
Northumberland Channel
17-13 Rockfish Conservation Area Departure Bay
Northumberland Channel
17-14 Rockfish Conservation Area Reynolds Point - Link Island
17-15 Rockfish Conservation Area Northumberland Channel
17-16 Rockfish Conservation Area Northumberland Channel
Reynolds Point - Link Island
17-17 Rockfish Conservation Area De Courcy Island North
Gabriola Passage
Ruxton - Pylades Islands
17-18 Rockfish Conservation Area Nanoose - Schooner Cove
17-19 Rockfish Conservation Area Nanoose - Schooner Cove

Last updated: 2022-08-05 15:25:51

Area descriptions

Area Map Area description
Ballenas Island Ballenas_Island.png The waters of Subareas 17-11 and 17-12 that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°21.023'N 124°09.615'W Ballenas Island Light then true east to 49°21.023'N 124°07.600'W in water then true south to 49°19.600'N 124°07.600'W in water then true west to 49°19.600'N 124°09.615'W in water then true north to the beginning point.
Coffin Point Coffin_Point.png The waters of Subarea 17-5 inside a line that: begins at 49°00.600'N 123°45.933'W north of Coffin Point then to 49°00.600'N 123°44.800'W in water then to 48°59.800'N 123°44.000'W in water then to 48°59.250'N 123°44.000'W in water then to 48°59.250'N 123°45.474'W Coffin Point then northerly following the shoreline to the beginning point.
Danger Reefs Danger_Reefs.png Those waters of Subarea 17-4 that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°03.600'N 123°43.600'W in water then to 49°03.900'N 123°43.000'W in water then to 49°03.000'N 123°42.300'W in water then to 49°02.800'N 123°42.800'W in water then to the beginning point.
De Courcy Island North De_Courcy_Island_North.png Those waters of Subarea 17-17 that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°07.300'N 123°46.094'W Link Island then to 49°07.632'N 123°44.000'W Gabriola Island then to 49°06.000'N 123°44.075'W Pirates Cove then to 49°06.000'N 123°44.255'W De Courcy Island then following the easterly shoreline of De Courcy Island to 49°06.701'N 123°45.520'W De Courcy Island then to 49°06.726'N 123°45.551'W Link Island then following the easterly shoreline of Link Island to the beginning point.
Departure Bay Departure_Bay.png Those waters of Subareas 17-12 and 17-13 that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°12.929'N 123°56.468'W north of Horswell Bluff then to 49°12.929'N 123°56.033'W Horswell Channel Buoy then to 49°11.927'N 123°55.513'W McKay Point then westerly following the shoreline of Newcastle Island to 49°11.700'N 123°56.821'W Shaft Point then to 49°12.427'N 123°57.571'W Brandon Islands then to 49°12.600'N 123°57.350'W Pacific Biological then easterly following the shoreline to the beginning point.
Gabriola Island Gabriola_Island.png That portion of Subarea 17-11 that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°13.672'N 123°47.577'W then southerly to 49°13.235'N 123°47.429'W then to 49°13.185'N 123°47.882'W then to 49°13.391'N 123°48.119'W then to 49°13.623'N 123°48.166'W then to the beginning point.
Gabriola Passage Gabriola_Passage.png Those waters of Subareas 17-10, 17-17 and 29-5 that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°08.200'N 123°41.549'W Gabriola Island then true east to 49°08.200'N 123°41.140'W Breakwater Island then southerly following the westerly shoreline of Breakwater Island to 49°07.546'N 123°40.897'W Breakwater Island then to 49°07.110'N 123°41.125'W Valdes Island then northerly following the shoreline of Valdes Island to 49°07.625'N 123°42.913'W Dibuxante Point then to 49°07.775'N 123°43.033'W Gabriola Island then easterly following the shoreline to the beginning point.
Lasqueti South - Young Point Lasqueti_South-Young_Point.png Those waters of Subarea 17-11 that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°26.333'N 124°08.167'W in water then to 49°26.333'N 124°05.733'W in water then to 49°24.633'N 124°05.733'W in water then to 49°24.633'N 124°08.167'W in water then to the beginning point.
Nanoose - Schooner Cove Nanoose-Schooner_Cove.png Those waters of Subareas 17-12, 17-18 and 17-19 that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°18.100'N 124°10.215'W Vancouver Island then to 49°18.261'N 124°09.293'W Amelia Island then to 49°18.400'N 124°07.917'W Yeo Islands then to 49°17.100'N 124°05.600'W Ada Islands then to 49°16.262'N 124°05.100'W Maude Island then to 49°15.718'N 124°07.470'W Imperieuse Rock Light Buoy then to 49°15.923'N 124°07.494'W Nanoose Harbour then northerly following the shoreline to the beginning point.
Northumberland Channel Northumberland_Channel.png Those waters of Subareas 17-12, 17-13, 17-15 and 17-16 that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°13.044'N 123°53.432'W Snake Island Light then to 49°11.946'N 123°51.250'W Tinson Point then southerly following the shoreline to 49°09.350'N 123°51.400'W Gabriola Island then to 49°08.417'N 123°51.400'W Harmac Pier then northwesterly following the shoreline to 49°10.000'N 123°53.600'W Jack Point Area then to the beginning point.
Prevost Island North Prevost_Island_North.png Those waters of Subareas 17-1, 18-2 and 18-3 that lie inside a line that: begins at 48°51.000'N 123°25.423'W Athol Peninsula then to 48°51.623'N 123°23.465'W Ben Mohr Light Buoy then to 48°49.949'N 123°21.550'W near Portlock Point then following the northwesterly shoreline of Prevost Island to 48°48.544'N 123°21.940'W Point Liddell then to 48°48.618'N 123°22.902'W Acland Islands Light Buoy then to 48°49.854'N 123°25.033'W Horda Shoals Light Buoy then to 48°50.552'N 123°25.175'W Nose Point Light then following the shoreline of Athol Peninsula to the beginning point.
Reynolds Point - Link Island Reynolds_Point-Link_Island.png Those waters of Subareas 17-4 and 17-16 that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°06.917'N 123°48.313'W boat launch then to 49°06.917'N 123°45.750'W Link Island then southerly following the Link Island shoreline to 49°06.726'N 123°45.551'W Link Island then to 49°06.701'N 123°45.520'W De Courcy Island then westerly following the De Courcy Island shoreline to 49°06.633'N 123°45.567'W De Courcy Island then to 49°05.800'N 123°48.040'W Reynolds Point then northerly following the Vancouver Island shoreline to the beginning point.
Ruxton - Pylades Islands Ruxton-Pylades_Islands.png Those waters of Subareas 17-4 and 17-17 that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°05.550'N 123°43.193'W De Courcy Island then to 49°05.700'N 123°42.700'W in water then to 49°04.250'N 123°40.800'W in water then to 49°03.500'N 123°40.600'W in water then to 49°03.400'N 123°42.000'W in water then to 49°04.100'N 123°42.200'W in water then to 49°05.250'N 123°44.250'W in water then to 49°05.478'N 123°44.100'W De Courcy Island then easterly following the shoreline to the beginning point.
Saltspring Island North Saltspring_Island_North.png Those waters of Subareas 17-2 and 17-6 that lie inside a line that: begins at 48°56.000'N 123°35.850'W Saltspring Island then to 48°56.343'N 123°36.165'W Grappler Rock Light then to 48°57.533'N 123°35.486'W most northerly of the Secretary Islands then following the southerly shoreline in an easterly direction to the intersection with the parallel passing through 48°57.600' north latitude, then true east to the most southerly of the Secretary Islands, then following the westerly shoreline in a southerly direction: to 48°57.400'N 123°34.628'W Secretary Islands then to 48°57.398'N 123°34.453'W Chivers Point then following the westerly shoreline of Wallace Island to 48°55.895'N 123°32.102'W Panther Point then to 48°55.183'N 123°32.904'W Saltspring Island then northerly and westerly following the shoreline of Saltspring Island to the beginning point.
Thetis - Kuper Islands Thetis-Kuper_Islands.png Those portions of Subareas 17-4, 17-5 and 17-6 that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°02.468'N 123°42.785'W Miami Rock Buoy then to 49°01.267'N 123°41.194'W Pilkey Point then following the northerly and westerly shoreline of Thetis Island 48°58.156'N 123°40.420'W west of Foster Point then to 48°57.458'N 123°39.715'W Active Point then southerly following the westerly shoreline of Kuper Island to 48°56.031'N 123°37.921'W Josling Point then to 48°55.773'N 123°42.364'W Bare Point Light then to the beginning point.
Trincomali Channel Trincomali_Channel.png That portion of Subarea 17-2 that lies southeasterly of a line that: begins at 48°58.758'N 123°34.125'W Chivers Point then to 48°57.394'N 123°34.428'W Spot Light Cove then southerly following the Galiano Island shoreline to 48°53.732'N 123°24.648'W Gray Peninsula then to 48°53.618'N 123°24.802'W Parker Island then following the northerly shoreline of Parker Island to 48°53.594'N 123°25.716'W Parker Island then to 48°53.949'N 123°26.513'W Wise Island then following the northerly shoreline of Wise Island to 48°54.187'N 123°26.877'W Wise Island then to 48°55.411'N 123°29.667'W Walker Rock then to 48°55.900'N 123°32.109'W Panther Point then following the northerly shoreline of Wallace Island to the beginning point.

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