BC tidal area 19 - Victoria, Sidney: Recreational fishing limits, openings and closures
Licence holders must follow fishing regulations unless otherwise specified in the Conditions of Licence.
How to follow the rules
- Make sure you have a current BC Tidal Waters sport fishing licence with you at all times. Are you using the FishingBC App for electronic licensing and catch recording? Learn more.
- Check the Area map. You need to know the location (subarea) where you plan to fish.
- Check the species regulations tables for fishing opportunities and basic regulations.
- Check the restrictions tables for special exceptions and more detailed regulations. Make sure you know the:
- Daily limit: The maximum number of a given fish species that a person is allowed to keep in one day.
- 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. The possession limit for most species is double the daily limit.
- 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. Check "Restrictions" under each section for annual limits by species.
- Get to know the locations of protected areas. Permanent fishing restrictions are in effect in these areas to protect fish and fish habitat.
- Unless otherwise specified, fishing opportunities and closures end at 23:59 hrs on the close-date shown.
Related links
Area map
Area maps
This map is for information only and should not be used for fishing, navigation or other purposes.
For a written description of Areas please see the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations 2007.
Area 19: Download a printable PDF version of this map.
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 salmon on your paper licence, your NRLS catch log or your NRLS-linked FishingBC app catch log.
- Learn more about fishing for salmon
Maps
Species regulations
Always check for restrictions.
| Species | Areas | Min size | Gear | Daily Limits | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinook salmon (hatchery and wild combined) | 19-1,19-3 and 19-4 | 45cm | barbless hook and line | 2 | Open |
| 19-2 | 0 | Closed | |||
| 19-5 to 19-12 | 62cm | barbless hook and line | 2 | Open | |
| Chum salmon | 19 | 30cm | barbless hook and line | 4 | Open |
| Coho salmon (hatchery and wild combined) | 19 | 30cm | barbless hook and line | 0 | Non Retention |
| Pink salmon | 19 | 30cm | barbless hook and line | 4 | Open |
| Sockeye salmon | 19 | 30cm | barbless hook and line | 0 | Non Retention |
Last updated: 2026-01-06
Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Restriction type | Restriction details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finfish | Esquimalt Harbour | Closed | Fuel spill - As a precautionary measure, Esquimalt Harbour (Subarea 19-2) is closed to all fishing (effective May 10, 2016, until further notice). |
| Ogden Point | Closed | spear fishing while diving (year round ) | |
| 19-1 | Reminder | Victoria Harbour - Boating/fishing restrictions in Victoria Harbour. Please review important harbour and vessel navigation restrictions from Transport Canada at: https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/ports-harbours-anchorages/port-victoria. Download their Port of Victoria Traffic Scheme diagram. Full text of vessel/navigation restrictions is shown at: https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/ports-harbours-anchorages/practices-procedures-public-ports#220. Fishing, including the placement of traps, in navigational channels is prohibited; please exercise extreme caution in these areas while obeying Transport Canada navigational procedures. | |
| Salmon | Coastwide | Daily Limit Pieces | 4 - The daily limit for all species of Pacific salmon from tidal and fresh waters combined is four. Individual species limits also apply. |
| 19 | Gear Restriction | You are not allowed to harvest using the following gears and methods:
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| Coastwide | Reminder | When Open, the possession limit for salmon is twice the daily limit. | |
| Coastwide | Reminder | Hatchery (marked) salmon - Chinook and coho salmon with a healed scar in place of the adipose fin. | |
| Chinook salmon (hatchery and wild combined) | Coastwide | Annual Limit Pieces | 10 - The coastwide total annual limit for chinook salmon is 10 from all tidal waters that are open to chinook retention. |
| Coastwide | Reminder | Keeping your chinook salmon? You must permanently record all retained catch (head-on length) 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. |
Last updated: 2026-01-01
Area descriptions
| Area | Map | Area description |
|---|---|---|
| Coastwide | ||
| Esquimalt Harbour | Subarea 19-2 | |
| Ogden Point | Area 19: In the Victoria area, Ogden Point Breakwater, consisting of those waters inside a line from the navigation light at the western end of the causeway, thence to Brotchie Ledge Light, thence to Holland Point on Vancouver Island. |
Last updated: 2026-01-01
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 your NRLS-linked 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
- Check the Restrictions for the current possession limit for Pacific halibut
- Learn more about fishing for finfish
Species regulations
Always check for restrictions.
| Species | Areas | Min size | Gear | Daily Limits | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codfish | 19 | angling, spear fishing while diving | 8 | Open | |
| Eulachon | 19 | 0kg | Closed | ||
| Finfish - all other species | 19 | angling, dip net, herring jig, herring rake, spear fishing while diving | 20 | Open | |
| Greenling | 19 | angling, spear fishing while diving | 3 | Open | |
| Halibut | 19 | 0 | Closed | ||
| Herring | 19 | cast net, dip net, herring jig, herring rake | 20kg | Open | |
| Lingcod | 19 | 0 | Closed | ||
| Mackerel | 19 | angling, dip net, herring jig, spear fishing while diving | 100 | Open | |
| Northern Anchovy | 19 | cast net, dip net, herring jig, herring rake | 20kg | Open | |
| Pacific sand lance | 19 | cast net, dip net, herring jig, herring rake | 5kg | Open | |
| Pacific sardine | 19 | angling, dip net, herring jig, spear fishing while diving | 100 | Open | |
| Rockfish - Yelloweye | 19 | angling, spear fishing while diving | 0 | Non Retention | |
| Rockfish - all species except Yelloweye | 19 | 0 | Closed | ||
| Sablefish | 19 | angling | 4 | Open | |
| Sculpin | 19 | angling | 8 | Open | |
| Shark - Basking | 19 | 0 | Closed | ||
| Shark - Blue | 19 | 0 | Closed | ||
| Shark - Brown Cat | 19 | 0 | Closed | ||
| Shark - Great White | 19 | 0 | Closed | ||
| Shark - Salmon | 19 | angling, spear fishing while diving | 1 | Open | |
| Shark - Sixgill | 19 | 0 | Closed | ||
| Shark - Tope | 19 | 0 | Closed | ||
| Shark - all other species | 19 | 0 | Closed | ||
| Skate | 19 | angling | 1 | Open | |
| Smelt | 19 | dip net, gill net | 20kg | Open | |
| Sole or Flounder | 19 | angling, spear fishing while diving | 8 | Open | |
| Spiny Dogfish | 19 | angling, spear fishing while diving | 4 | Open | |
| Surfperch | 19 | angling | 8 | Open | |
| Tuna - Albacore | 19 | angling, spear fishing while diving | 20 | Open | |
| Tuna - Bluefin | 19 | angling, spear fishing while diving | 20 | Open | |
| Tuna - all other species | 19 | angling, spear fishing while diving | 20 | Open | |
| White Sturgeon | 19 | angling | 0 | Non Retention | |
| Wolf Eel | 19 | angling | 0 | Non Retention |
| Species | Areas | Min size | Gear | Daily Limits | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trout (hatchery and wild combined) | 19 | 30cm | angling | 2 Combined Total * Consisting of no more than:
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Open |
Last updated: 2026-01-01
Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Restriction type | Restriction details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finfish | Esquimalt Harbour | Closed | Fuel spill - As a precautionary measure, Esquimalt Harbour (Subarea 19-2) is closed to all fishing (effective May 10, 2016, until further notice). |
| Ogden Point | Closed | spear fishing while diving (year round ) | |
| 19-1 | Reminder | Victoria Harbour - Boating/fishing restrictions in Victoria Harbour. Please review important harbour and vessel navigation restrictions from Transport Canada at: https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/ports-harbours-anchorages/port-victoria. Download their Port of Victoria Traffic Scheme diagram. Full text of vessel/navigation restrictions is shown at: https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/ports-harbours-anchorages/practices-procedures-public-ports#220. Fishing, including the placement of traps, in navigational channels is prohibited; please exercise extreme caution in these areas while obeying Transport Canada navigational procedures. | |
| Finfish - all other species | Ogden Point | Closed | spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
| Other Finfish | Coastwide | Reminder | When Open, the possession limit for finfish other than salmon is twice the daily limit – except for Halibut (see Restrictions section). |
| Herring | Coastwide | 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. |
| Codfish | Ogden Point | Closed | spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
| Coastwide | Reminder | Species includes - Pacific cod, Pacific tomcod, pollock and hake but does not include lingcod. | |
| Greenling | Ogden Point | Closed | spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
| Halibut | Ogden Point | Closed | spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
| Coastwide | Annual Limit Pieces | 10 - The coastwide total annual limit for halibut is 10 from all tidal waters that are open to halibut retention. | |
| Coastwide | Maximum Length Head On (cm) | 102 - The maximum overall length for halibut is 102 cm head-on, or 78 cm head-off. | |
| Coastwide | Reminder | As a Condition of Licence, the possession limit is one (1) halibut. No person shall retain a halibut greater than 102 cm head-on length (78 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 | Reminder | You must permanently record all retained catch (head-on length) 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. | |
| Lingcod | Ogden Point | Closed | spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
| 19 | Annual Limit Pieces | 10 - The total annual limit for lingcod is 10 from the following tidal areas when they are open to lingcod retention - Areas 12 to 19 (excluding Subarea 12-14), Subareas 20-5 to 20-7, and 29-5. | |
| 19 | Reminder | Lingcod - Fillets, including the tail, must meet the minimum "head off" size limit of 53 cm (21 in). | |
| 19 | Reminder | Areas 12 to 19 (excluding Subarea 12-14), Subareas 20-5 to 20-7, and 29-5 - 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. | |
| 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). | |
| Perch | Coastwide | Reminder | Includes kelp, shiner and pile perch, and all species of surf and sea perch. |
| Rockfish | Coastwide | Reminder | 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. |
| Sole or Flounder | Ogden Point | Closed | spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
| 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. |
Last updated: 2025-12-16
Area descriptions
| Area | Map | Area description |
|---|---|---|
| Coastwide | ||
| Esquimalt Harbour | Subarea 19-2 | |
| Ogden Point | Area 19: In the Victoria area, Ogden Point Breakwater, consisting of those waters inside a line from the navigation light at the western end of the causeway, thence to Brotchie Ledge Light, thence to Holland Point on Vancouver Island. |
Last updated: 2025-12-16
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
- Check for contamination in the subarea where you plan to harvest. You can also see this in a map format by using our our real-time bivalve shellfish safety harvesting map.
- If no contamination closures are in effect, check species regulations and additional harvest restrictions.
- You are not allowed to harvest within the boundaries of an aquaculture facility. See our interactive map for currently licensed bivalve aquaculture facility locations or, where available, refer to signs and markers on the beach.
- Littleneck, Manila and butter clams are subject to a minimum size limit. See below under restrictions for more information on clam size limits.
- 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 19-1 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 19-2 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 19-3 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 19-4 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 19-5 | Clam - Butter | |
| 19-6 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 19-7 | Clam - Littleneck;Clam - Manila;Mussels - all species combined;Oyster - Pacific | |
| 19-8 | Clam - Littleneck;Clam - Manila;Mussels - all species combined;Oyster - Pacific | |
| 19-9 | Clam - Littleneck;Clam - Manila;Mussels - all species combined;Oyster - Pacific | |
| 19-10 | Clam - Littleneck;Clam - Manila;Mussels - all species combined;Oyster - Pacific | |
| 19-11 | Clam - Littleneck;Clam - Manila;Mussels - all species combined;Oyster - Pacific | |
| 19-12 | Clam - Littleneck;Clam - Manila;Mussels - all species combined;Oyster - Pacific |
Last updated: 2026-01-09
Species regulations
Always check for restrictions.
| Species | Areas | Gear | Daily Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clam - Butter | 19 | hand digging, hand picking | 20 |
| Clam - Horse | 19 | hand digging, hand picking | 6 |
| Clam - Littleneck | 19 | hand digging | 60 |
| Clam - Manila | 19 | hand digging | 60 |
| Clam - Razor | 19 | hand digging | 12 |
| Clam - Softshell | 19 | hand digging | 25 |
| Clam - Varnish | 19 | hand digging | 60 |
| Clam - all species combined | 19 | hand digging, hand picking | 60 |
| Cockles | 19 | hand digging, hand picking | 25 |
| Geoduck | 19 | hand digging, hand picking | 3 |
| Mussel - Blue | 19 | hand picking | 75 |
| Mussel - California | 19 | hand picking | 25 |
| Mussels - all species combined | 19 | hand picking | 75 |
| Oyster - Olympia | 19 | 0 | |
| Oyster - all species except Olympia | 19 | hand picking | 12 |
| Scallop - Pink and Spiny | 19 | hand picking, hand picking while diving | 75 |
| Scallop - Purple-hinged rock | 19 | hand picking, hand picking while diving | 6 |
| Scallop - Weathervane | 19 | hand picking, hand picking while diving | 6 |
| Scallop - Weathervane and Purple-hinged rock combined | 19 | hand picking, hand picking while diving | 6 |
| Snail - Moon | 19 | hand picking | 2 |
| Snail - other | 19 | hand picking | 75 |
| Whelks | 19 | hand picking | 75 |
Last updated: 2026-01-09
Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Restriction type | Restriction details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shellfish | 10 Mile Point Ecological Reserve | Closed | any gear or method (year round ) |
| Esquimalt Harbour | Closed | As a precautionary measure, the May 10, 2016 closure of Esquimalt Harbour (Subarea 19-2) to all fishing due to a fuel spill continues. This closure was recommended by Island Health and will remain in place until testing can be done to determine that all species are safe for human consumption. | |
| Race Rocks | Closed | any gear or method (year round ) | |
| 19-2 and 19-3 | Reminder | Esquimalt Harbour and approaches - Please review important harbour and vessel navigation restrictions, as depicted on Canadian Hydrographic Service Chart 3419. For more details link to: https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/corporate/esquimalt-harbour.html. Fishers are reminded to exercise caution while obeying navigational and use requirements in the harbour and vicinity. | |
| 19-1 | Reminder | Victoria Harbour - Boating/fishing restrictions in Victoria Harbour. Please review important harbour and vessel navigation restrictions from Transport Canada at: https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/ports-harbours-anchorages/port-victoria. Download their Port of Victoria Traffic Scheme diagram. Full text of vessel/navigation restrictions is shown at: https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/ports-harbours-anchorages/practices-procedures-public-ports#220. Fishing, including the placement of traps, in navigational channels is prohibited; please exercise extreme caution in these areas while obeying Transport Canada navigational procedures. | |
| Bivalve Species | 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. |
| Coastwide | Reminder | Only aquaculture operators are allowed to harvest within the boundaries of licenced aquaculture facilities. Please be aware of the location of aquaculture facilities in the areas close to where you are intending to harvest. | |
| 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 | When Open, the possession limit for bivalve shellfish is twice the daily limit. | |
| Clam - all species combined | 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. |
| 19 | Reminder | Clam harvesters are encouraged to fill in holes to reduce predation on exposed juvenile clams. | |
| 19 | Reminder | It is illegal to use any mechanical apparatus or dredge for harvesting clams. | |
| Mussels - all species combined | 19 | Reminder | Combined daily limit for all mussel species is 75. |
| Oyster - all species except Olympia | 19 | 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. |
| 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. | |
| Snail - Moon | 19 | Reminder | Moon snails may be subject to PSP, check for closures. Consult your local DFO office for details. |
| Scallop - Purple-hinged rock | Ogden Point | Closed | diving (year round ), hand picking while diving (year round ), spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
| Scallop - Pink and Spiny | Ogden Point | Closed | diving (year round ), hand picking while diving (year round ), spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
| Scallop - Weathervane | Ogden Point | Closed | diving (year round ), hand picking while diving (year round ), spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
Last updated: 2025-12-16
Area descriptions
| Closure | Map | Area description |
|---|---|---|
| 19.1 Albert Head to Cordova Bay | 19.1.png | The waters and intertidal foreshore of Vancouver Island, lying inside a line drawn from Albert Head at 48°23.25' north latitude and 123°28.60' west longitude, thence southeasterly to a point in water at 48°22.22' north latitude and 123°21.30' west longitude, thence northeasterly to Staines Point on the Trial Islands at 48°23.67' north latitude and 123°18.27' west longitude, thence northeasterly to Gonzales Point at 48°24.69' north latitude and 123°17.61' west longitude, thence northerly along the intertidal foreshore of Saanich Peninsula to a point on land parallel to the end of Parker Road at 48°32.20' north latitude and 123°21.82' west longitude in Cordova Bay. [NAD83] |
| 19.10 Deep Cove to Patricia Bay | 19.10.png | The waters and intertidal foreshore of northeastern Saanich Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from Moses Point at 48°41.35' north latitude and 123°29.11' west longitude to Coal Point at 48°40.63' north latitude and 123°29.34' west longitude, thence southeasterly to a point on land at 48°38.90' north latitude and 123°27.64' west longitude. [NAD83] |
| 19.11 Squally Reach, Saanich Inlet | 19.11.png | The waters and intertidal foreshore of the west side of Squally Reach from a point on land at 48°32.45' N and 123°33.44 W which is located 200 m south of the southernmost creek (Irving Creek), thence following the shoreline northwards along the 10 m depth line, to a point on land at 48°33.08'N and 123°33.37'W, which is 200 m north of the northernmost creek. [NAD83] |
| 19.12 Bazan Bay | 19.12.png | The waters of Bazan Bay, Little Group Islands, and Tsehum Harbour inside a line drawn from a point on land at 48°37.65' N 123°24.61' W thence southeasterly to a point in water at 48°36.67' N 123°23.20' W thence northeasterly to a point in water at 48°37.08' N 123°22.73' W thence northeasterly to a point in water at 48°37.56' N 123°21.89' W thence northerly to a point on Dock Island at 48°40.29' N 123°21.78' W thence northwesterly to Curteis Point at 48°40.48' N 123°23.80' W thence to the point of commencement. [NAD83] |
| 19.13 North Yarrow Point | 19.13.png | The waters and intertidal foreshore of a small bay just north of Coles Bay lying inside a line drawn from a northerly point at 48°38.19' north latitude and 123°28.68' west longitude thence southerly to the opposite shore at 48°37.97' north latitude and 123°28.71' west longitude. [NAD83] |
| 19.14 Saanichton Bay | 19.14.png | The waters of Saanichton Bay south of a line drawn from a point on land on the Saanich Peninsula at 48°36.26' north latitude and 123°23.67' west longitude, thence southeasterly to a point in the water at 48°35.91' north latitude and 123°22.29' west longitude, thence due south to the tip of Cordova Spit. [NAD83] |
| 19.2 Saanich Peninsula, Curteis Point, Cordova Bay | 19.2.png | The intertidal foreshore of Saanich Peninsula, from Curteis Point southward to a point on shore, at 48°32.20' north latitude and 123°21.82' west longitude, parallel with the northern end of Parker Road, Cordova Bay. [NAD 27]. |
| 19.3 West Saanich Inlet | 19.3.png | The waters and intertidal foreshore of Saanich Inlet, including Mill Bay, extending from Hatch Point at 48°41.63' north latitude and 123°32.09' west longitude, thence following the low water mark to a point in water on the low water mark at 48°40.17' north latitude and 123°31.81' west longitude, thence southerly to the northern side of Verdier Point at 48°37.92' north latitude and 123°31.76' west longitude. [NAD 83] |
| 19.4 Thomson Cove, Saanich Inlet | 19.4.png | The waters and intertidal foreshore of Thomson Cove, Saanich Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from the northern headland of Thomson Cove to Henderson Point. [NAD83] |
| 19.5 Brentwood Bay, Saanich Inlet | 19.5.png | The waters and intertidal foreshore of Brentwood Bay, Saanich Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from Henderson Point at 48°35.89' north latitude and 123°28.79' west longitude to Willis Point at 48°34.65' north latitude and 123°29.13' west longitude. [NAD 27]. |
| 19.6 Coles Bay, Saanich Inlet | 19.6.png | The waters and intertidal foreshore of Coles Bay, Saanich Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from Yarrow Point to a point on the eastern shore of the bay 125 m south of the unnamed creek entering at 8600 Kleewyck Road. [NAD83] |
| 19.7 Finlayson Arm, Saanich Inlet | 19.7.png | The waters and intertidal foreshore of Finlayson Arm, Saanich Inlet, lying south of the power cables crossing the southern tip of Sawluctus Island. [NAD83] |
| 19.8 Quarantine Cove | 19.8.png | The waters and intertidal foreshore of Quarantine Cove lying inside a line drawn from William Head to the southern end of Weir Beach. [NAD83] |
| 19.9 Cordova Spit to James Island to View Beach | 19.9.png | The subtidal waters in Cordova Channel inside a line commencing at the east boundary of closure 19.2 near the end of Cordova Spit off Saanich Peninsula at 48°35.93' north latitude and 123°22.09' west longitude, thence easterly to the northern tip of the small islet on the southwest side of James Island at 48°35.91' north latitude and 123°21.30' west longitude, thence following the shoreline southeasterly to southern tip of the islet at 48°35.65' north latitude and 123°21.10' west longitude, thence southerly to the northern tip of a spit at the southwest side of James Island at 48°35.61' north latitude and 123°21.10' west longitude, thence following the shoreline southeasterly to the southwest tip of James Island at 48°35.42' north latitude and 123°20.90' west longitude, thence southwesterly to a point at the eastern boundary of closure 19.2 at 48°35.03' north latitude and 123°21.85' west longitude. [NAD83] |
| 19.ii Mill Bay Area | 19.ii.png | In a portion of subarea 19-8, within the waters of Saanich Inlet inside a line that begins at 48°39.278' N 123°32.401' W then southeast to a point in water at 48°38.381' N 123°31.767' W then southwest to a point at 48°37.894' N 123°31.777' W then north following the shoreline to the beginning point. [NAD83] |
Last updated: 2026-01-09
| Area | Map | Area description |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Mile Point Ecological Reserve | that portion of Subareas 19-4 and 19-5 within 0.33 nautical mile of Cadboro Point navigation light [10 Mile Point Ecological Reserve] | |
| Coastwide | ||
| Esquimalt Harbour | Subarea 19-2 | |
| Ogden Point | Area 19: In the Victoria area, Ogden Point Breakwater, consisting of those waters inside a line from the navigation light at the western end of the causeway, thence to Brotchie Ledge Light, thence to Holland Point on Vancouver Island. | |
| Race Rocks | Those portions of Subareas 19-3 and 20-5 inside the 40 m contour line surrounding Great Race Rock, North Race Rock, West Race Rock, and Rosedale Rock as shown on Chart No. 3461 and No. 3606, published by the Canadian Hydrographic Service of this Department; [Race Rocks] |
Last updated: 2025-12-16
Crab
Crab
- It is illegal to possess female Dungeness, King, Puget Sound King, Brown Box and Red Rock crabs. Female crabs must be released immediately. New
- Invasive European green crab
- Learn more about fishing for crab
Species regulations
Always check for restrictions.
| Species | Areas | Min size | Gear | Daily Limits | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crab - Box | 19 | dip net, hand picking, hand picking while diving, ring net, trap | 1 | Open | |
| Crab - Dungeness | 19 | 165mm | dip net, diving, hand picking, ring net, trap | 4 | Open |
| Crab - Dungeness and Red Rock combined | 19 | dip net, hand picking, hand picking while diving, ring net, trap | 4 | Open | |
| Crab - King | 19 | 0 | Closed | ||
| Crab - Puget Sound King | 19 | dip net, hand picking, hand picking while diving, ring net, trap | 1 | Open | |
| Crab - Red Rock | 19 | 115mm | dip net, diving, hand picking, ring net, trap | 4 | Open |
| Crab - Shore | 19 | hand picking | 75 | Open | |
| Crab - other | 19 | dip net, diving, hand picking, ring net, trap | 4 | Open |
Last updated: 2025-06-03
Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Restriction type | Restriction details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shellfish | 10 Mile Point Ecological Reserve | Closed | any gear or method (year round ) |
| Esquimalt Harbour | Closed | As a precautionary measure, the May 10, 2016 closure of Esquimalt Harbour (Subarea 19-2) to all fishing due to a fuel spill continues. This closure was recommended by Island Health and will remain in place until testing can be done to determine that all species are safe for human consumption. | |
| Race Rocks | Closed | any gear or method (year round ) | |
| 19-2 and 19-3 | Reminder | Esquimalt Harbour and approaches - Please review important harbour and vessel navigation restrictions, as depicted on Canadian Hydrographic Service Chart 3419. For more details link to: https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/corporate/esquimalt-harbour.html. Fishers are reminded to exercise caution while obeying navigational and use requirements in the harbour and vicinity. | |
| 19-1 | Reminder | Victoria Harbour - Boating/fishing restrictions in Victoria Harbour. Please review important harbour and vessel navigation restrictions from Transport Canada at: https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/ports-harbours-anchorages/port-victoria. Download their Port of Victoria Traffic Scheme diagram. Full text of vessel/navigation restrictions is shown at: https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/ports-harbours-anchorages/practices-procedures-public-ports#220. Fishing, including the placement of traps, in navigational channels is prohibited; please exercise extreme caution in these areas while obeying Transport Canada navigational procedures. | |
| Crab | Victoria Harbour | Dioxin Contamination (g/w) | 135 - Consumption of crab hepatopancreas harvested in those waters of Victoria Harbour north of a line from Macaulay Point to the navigation light at the western end of the Ogden Point breakwater to a line from Chapman Point southwesterly to the opposite shore should not exceed 135 g/week. |
| Coastwide | Reminder | As per the British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations, 1996 - 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 | Reminder | As a Condition of Licence, crab traps are required to have two unobstructed circular escape holes or rings, measuring a minimum of 105 mm in diameter. | |
| Coastwide | Reminder | Rot Cord - As per the British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations, 1996, 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 | Reminder | Crab, prawn and shrimp floats - As a Condition of Licence, 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. | |
| Coastwide | 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. | |
| Coastwide | Reminder | 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 | Reminder | When Open, the possession limit for crab is twice the daily limit. | |
| Coastwide | Reminder | As per the British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations, 1996 - 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. | |
| Coastwide | Reminder | As per the British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations, 1996 - 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. | |
| 19 | 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. | |
| Crab - Box | Ogden Point | Closed | diving (year round ), hand picking while diving (year round ), spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
| Crab - Dungeness | Ogden Point | Closed | diving (year round ), hand picking while diving (year round ), spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
| 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. | |
| Coastwide | Sex Restriction | It is prohibited to possess female Dungeness crab. | |
| Crab - Red Rock | Ogden Point | Closed | diving (year round ), hand picking while diving (year round ), spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
| 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. | |
| Coastwide | Sex Restriction | It is prohibited to possess female Red Rock crab. | |
| Crab - King | Ogden Point | Closed | diving (year round ), hand picking while diving (year round ), spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
| 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. | |
| Coastwide | Sex Restriction | It is prohibited to possess female King crab. | |
| Crab - Puget Sound King | Ogden Point | Closed | diving (year round ), hand picking while diving (year round ), spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
| Coastwide | Sex Restriction | As a Condition of Licence, it is prohibited to possess female Puget Sound King Crab. | |
| Crab - Brown Box | Coastwide | Sex Restriction | As a Condition of Licence, it is prohibited to possess female Brown Box Crab. |
Last updated: 2025-12-16
Area descriptions
| Area | Map | Area description |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Mile Point Ecological Reserve | that portion of Subareas 19-4 and 19-5 within 0.33 nautical mile of Cadboro Point navigation light [10 Mile Point Ecological Reserve] | |
| Coastwide | ||
| Esquimalt Harbour | Subarea 19-2 | |
| Ogden Point | Area 19: In the Victoria area, Ogden Point Breakwater, consisting of those waters inside a line from the navigation light at the western end of the causeway, thence to Brotchie Ledge Light, thence to Holland Point on Vancouver Island. | |
| Race Rocks | Those portions of Subareas 19-3 and 20-5 inside the 40 m contour line surrounding Great Race Rock, North Race Rock, West Race Rock, and Rosedale Rock as shown on Chart No. 3461 and No. 3606, published by the Canadian Hydrographic Service of this Department; [Race Rocks] | |
| Victoria Harbour | Waters of Victoria Harbour north of a line from Macaulay Point to the navigation light at the western end of the Ogden Point breakwater to a line from Chapman Point southwesterly to the opposite shore |
Last updated: 2025-12-16
Other invertebrates
Other invertebrates
- Basic information about shellfish harvesting
- Seasonal recreational harvesting closures for prawn and shrimp
Species regulations
Always check for restrictions.
| Species | Areas | Gear | Daily Limits | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abalone | 19 | 0 | Closed | |
| Barnacles - Giant | 19 | diving | 6 | Open |
| Barnacles - Goose | 19 | hand picking | 2kg | Open |
| Invertebrates - all other species | 19 | angling, dip net, hand digging, hand picking, hand picking while diving, hand picking while snorkeling, hand pump, ring net, spear fishing while diving, trap | 20 | Open |
| Limpet | 19 | hand picking | 75 | Open |
| Octopus | 19 | angling, hand picking, hand picking while diving, trap | 1 | Open |
| Sand Dollar | 19 | hand picking | 6 | Open |
| Sea Cucumber | 19 | hand picking, hand picking while diving | 12 | Open |
| Sea Star or Starfish | 19 | diving, hand picking | 6 | Open |
| Sea Urchin | 19 | hand picking, hand picking while diving | 12 | Open |
| Shellfish - all other species | 19 | angling, dip net, hand digging, hand picking, hand picking while diving, hand pump, ring net, spear fishing while diving, trap | 20 | Open |
| Shrimp - Ghost | 19 | hand digging, hand pump | 50 | Open |
| Shrimp including prawn | 19-1 to 19-6 | ring net, spear fishing while diving, trap | 125 | Open |
| 19-7 to 19-12 | 0 | Closed | ||
| Squid - Opal | 19 | cast net, jigging | 200 | Open |
| Squid - all other species | 19 | cast net, jigging | 20 | Open |
Last updated: 2026-01-01
Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Restriction type | Restriction details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shellfish | 10 Mile Point Ecological Reserve | Closed | any gear or method (year round ) |
| Esquimalt Harbour | Closed | As a precautionary measure, the May 10, 2016 closure of Esquimalt Harbour (Subarea 19-2) to all fishing due to a fuel spill continues. This closure was recommended by Island Health and will remain in place until testing can be done to determine that all species are safe for human consumption. | |
| Race Rocks | Closed | any gear or method (year round ) | |
| 19-2 and 19-3 | Reminder | Esquimalt Harbour and approaches - Please review important harbour and vessel navigation restrictions, as depicted on Canadian Hydrographic Service Chart 3419. For more details link to: https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/corporate/esquimalt-harbour.html. Fishers are reminded to exercise caution while obeying navigational and use requirements in the harbour and vicinity. | |
| 19-1 | Reminder | Victoria Harbour - Boating/fishing restrictions in Victoria Harbour. Please review important harbour and vessel navigation restrictions from Transport Canada at: https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/ports-harbours-anchorages/port-victoria. Download their Port of Victoria Traffic Scheme diagram. Full text of vessel/navigation restrictions is shown at: https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/ports-harbours-anchorages/practices-procedures-public-ports#220. Fishing, including the placement of traps, in navigational channels is prohibited; please exercise extreme caution in these areas while obeying Transport Canada navigational procedures. | |
| Other Invertebrates | Coastwide | Reminder | Rot Cord - As per the British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations, 1996, 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 | Reminder | As per the British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations, 1996 - 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 | Reminder | As per the British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations, 1996 - 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 | Reminder | 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 | Reminder | When Open, the possession limit for other invertebrates is twice the daily limit. | |
| Barnacles - Giant | Ogden Point | Closed | diving (year round ), hand picking while diving (year round ), spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
| Octopus | Ogden Point | Closed | diving (year round ), hand picking while diving (year round ), spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
| Coastwide | Reminder | The use of sharp pointed instruments or chemicals is prohibited. | |
| Sea Cucumber | Ogden Point | Closed | diving (year round ), hand picking while diving (year round ), spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
| Sea Urchin | Ogden Point | Closed | diving (year round ), hand picking while diving (year round ), spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
| Shrimp including prawn | Ogden Point | Closed | diving (year round ), hand picking while diving (year round ), spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
| Coastwide | Reminder | As per the British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations, 1996 - 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 | Reminder | Crab, prawn and shrimp floats - As a Condition of Licence, 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. | |
| Sea Star or Starfish | Ogden Point | Closed | diving (year round ), hand picking while diving (year round ), spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
| Shellfish - all other species | Ogden Point | Closed | diving (year round ), hand picking while diving (year round ), spear fishing while diving (year round ) |
Last updated: 2025-12-16
Area descriptions
| Area | Map | Area description |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Mile Point Ecological Reserve | that portion of Subareas 19-4 and 19-5 within 0.33 nautical mile of Cadboro Point navigation light [10 Mile Point Ecological Reserve] | |
| Coastwide | ||
| Esquimalt Harbour | Subarea 19-2 | |
| Ogden Point | Area 19: In the Victoria area, Ogden Point Breakwater, consisting of those waters inside a line from the navigation light at the western end of the causeway, thence to Brotchie Ledge Light, thence to Holland Point on Vancouver Island. | |
| Race Rocks | Those portions of Subareas 19-3 and 20-5 inside the 40 m contour line surrounding Great Race Rock, North Race Rock, West Race Rock, and Rosedale Rock as shown on Chart No. 3461 and No. 3606, published by the Canadian Hydrographic Service of this Department; [Race Rocks] |
Last updated: 2025-12-16
Protected areas
Protected areas
Learn about permanent restrictions that are in effect:
| Area | Type | Closure name |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Area of Interest | Race Rocks Area of Interest |
| 19-3 | Rockfish Conservation Area | Duntze Head (Royal Roads) |
| Race Rocks | ||
| Trial Island | ||
| 19-4 | Rockfish Conservation Area | D'Arcy Island to Beaumont Shoal |
| Discovery - Chatham Islands | ||
| Trial Island | ||
| 19-5 | Rockfish Conservation Area | Brethour, Domville, Forrest, Gooch Islands |
| Coal Island | ||
| D'Arcy Island to Beaumont Shoal | ||
| 19-8 | Rockfish Conservation Area | Brentwood Bay |
| 19-11 | Rockfish Conservation Area | Mid Finlayson Arm |
Last updated: 2025-12-16
Area descriptions
| Area | Map | Area description |
|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Bay | Brentwood Bay | Those waters of Subarea 19-8 that lie inside a line that: begins at 48°34.788'N 123°28.220'W Sluggett Point then to 48°34.647'N 123°29.222'W Willis Point then to 48°35.300'N 123°29.500'W in water then to 48°35.900'N 123°29.500'W in water then to 48°35.877'N 123°28.852'W Henderson Point then southerly following the shoreline to the beginning point. |
| Brethour, Domville, Forrest, Gooch Islands | Brethour, Domville, Forrest, Gooch Islands | Those waters of Subareas 18-6 and 19-5 that lie inside a line that: begins at 48°41.650'N 123°19.978'W Imrie Island then to 48°41.088'N 123°17.622'W Arachne Reef Light then following the boundary line between Subarea 18-6 and 19-5 to the intersection with the International Boundary between the United States and Canada, then following the International Boundary in a southerly direction to the intersection with the parallel passing through 48°39.800' north latitude, then to 48°39.738'N 123°16.551'W Tom Point then to 48°38.989'N 123°18.081'W South Cod Reef Buoy then to 48°39.400'N 123°19.645'W Forrest Island then following the northerly shoreline of Forrest Island to 48°39.963'N 123°20.467'W Forrest Island then to 48°40.865'N 123°20.410'W Greig Island Daybeacon then to the beginning point. |
| Coal Island | Coal Island | Those waters of Subareas 18-6 and 19-5 that lie inside a line that: begins at 48°41.278'N 123°24.124'W Swartz Head then to 48°41.474'N 123°23.289'W Fir Cone Point Light then following the westerly shoreline of Coal Island to 48°40.753'N 123°22.626'W west of Kamai Point then to 48°40.232'N 123°22.669'W Little Shell Island then to 48°40.047'N 123°23.859'W Armstrong Point then westerly following the shoreline to 48°40.179'N 123°24.273'W Tsehum Harbour Breakwater then to 48°40.478'N 123°23.804'W Curteis Point then northerly following the shoreline to the beginning point. |
| D'Arcy Island to Beaumont Shoal | D'Arcy Island to Beaumont Shoal | Those waters of Subareas 19-4 and 19-5 that lie inside a line that: begins at 48°34.271'N 123°16.687'W D'Arcy Island then to 48°34.325'N 123°16.157'W Little D'Arcy Island then true east to the intersection with the International Boundary between the United States and Canada, then southerly following the International Boundary to the intersection with the parallel passing through 48°24.400' north latitude, then to 48°26.800'N 123°11.500'W in water then to 48°32.400'N 123°14.900'W in water then to 48°32.400'N 123°17.100'W in water then to 48°33.922'N 123°17.100'W D'Arcy Island Light then following the southerly shore of D'Arcy Island to the beginning point. |
| Discovery - Chatham Islands | Discovery - Chatham Islands | Those waters of Subarea 19-4 that lie inside a line that: begins at 48°26.875'N 123°14.378'W Fulford Reef North Cardinal Buoy VK then to 48°26.000'N 123°13.700'W in water then to 48°25.400'N 123°13.333'W in water then to 48°25.407'N 123°13.500'W Sea Bird Point then westerly following the northerly shoreline of Discovery Island to 48°25.458'N 123°14.949'W Discovery Island then to 48°25.831'N 123°15.311'W Chatham Islands then to 48°26.100'N 123°15.532'W Chatham Islands then to 48°26.300'N 123°15.700'W Channel Point then to 48°26.550'N 123°15.300'W in water then to the beginning point; and those waters of Rudlin Bay that lie northerly of a line: from 48°25.176'N 123°14.245'W Commodore Point to 48°25.313'N 123°13.641'W Discovery Island. |
| Duntze Head (Royal Roads) | Duntze Head (Royal Roads) | Those waters of Subarea 19-3 that lie inside or shoreward of a line that: begins at 48°25.854'N 123°26.375'W Duntze Head then to 48°25.550'N 123°26.500'W in water then to 48°25.150'N 123°25.400'W in water then to 48°25.311'N 123°25.208'W Saxe Point. |
| Mid Finlayson Arm | Mid Finlayson Arm | Those waters of Subarea 19-11 that lie inside a line that: begins at 48°30.900'N 123°32.145'W east of Christmas Point then true west to 48°30.900'N 123°32.400'W in water then to 48°31.400'N 123°32.400'W in water then to 48°32.000'N 123°32.750'W in water then to 48°32.800'N 123°32.900'W in water then true east to Elbow Point, then following the shoreline in a southerly direction to the beginning point. |
| Race Rocks | Race Rocks | Those waters of Subareas 19-3 and 20-5 that lie inside the 40 metre contour line surrounding Great Race Rock and Rosedale Rock as shown on Chart No. 3461, published by the Canadian Hydrographic Service of the Department. |
| Race Rocks Area of Interest | ||
| Trial Island | Trial Island | Those waters of Subareas 19-3 and 19-4 that lie inside a line that: begins at 48°24.600'N 123°18.533'W in water then to 48°24.370'N 123°17.900'W in water then to 48°23.800'N 123°18.050'W in water then true west to 48°23.800'N 123°18.600'W in water then to the beginning point. |
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Last updated: 2025-12-16
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