BC tidal area 28 - Vancouver, Bowen Island, Indian Arm, Squamish: 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:
- 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:
- (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 commences on April 1 and ends the following March 31.
- 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.
Helpful resources:
Area Map
Area maps
For a written description of Areas please see the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations 2007.
Area 28: Download a printable PDF version of this map.
Salmon
Salmon
Learn more about fishing for salmon
Species regulations
Always check for restrictions.
| Species | Areas | Min size | Gear | Limits (d/p/a) |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinook salmon | 28 | 62cm | Barbless Hook & Line | 2/4/10 | Open until Dec 31 (See Restrictions) |
| Chum salmon | 28 | 30cm | Barbless Hook & Line | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Coho salmon (hatchery) | 28-1 to 28-7,28-9 | 30cm | Barbless Hook & Line | 2/4/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| 28-8,28-10 | 30cm | Barbless Hook & Line | 2/4/- | Open until Dec 31 (See Restrictions) | |
| Coho salmon (wild) | 28 | Barbless Hook & Line | 0/0/0 | Non-retention (See Restrictions) | |
| Pink salmon | 28 | 30cm | Barbless Hook & Line | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Sockeye salmon | 28-1,28-2,28-7 | 30cm | Barbless Hook & Line | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| 28-3 to 28-6,28-8 to 28-14 | Barbless Hook & Line | -/-/- | Non-retention (See Restrictions) |
Last updated: 2022-10-01 00:07:01
Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Measure type | Measure value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finfish | 28-8,28-10 | Closed | Closed to harvesting per navigational closures in sub-areas 28-8 (False Creek) and 28-10 (Burrard Inlet, partial). |
| Mannion Bay (Deep Bay) | Closed | ||
| Point Atkinson | Closed | ||
| Porteau Cove | Closed | ||
| Whytecliff Park | Closed | ||
| Salmon | 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. |
| 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. | |
| 28-1 to 28-4 | Reminder | As a conditions of licence, the use of downriggers is prohibited in portions of Subareas 28-1, 28-2, 28-3, 28-4, and 29-3 in the Howe Sound glass sponge reef marine refuges and fishery closure areas, as described at http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/ceccsr-cerceef/closures-fermetures-eng.html. | |
| Chinook salmon | Coastwide | Reminder | Keeping your chinook salmon? You must permanently record all retained catch on your Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence. If mobile internet access is immediately available, the licence holder may alternatively record catch immediately in their National Recreational Licensing System (NRLS) account. |
| 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. | |
| Coho salmon (hatchery) | Coastwide | Reminder | Hatchery coho (marked): Coho salmon with a healed scar in place of the adipose fin. |
| Sockeye salmon | 28 | Non Retention |
Last updated: 2022-09-20 18:35:42
Area descriptions
| Area | Map | Area description |
|---|---|---|
| Mannion Bay (Deep Bay) | In Area 28, the waters of Mannion Bay (Deep Bay) on Bowen Island, lying westerly of a line between two fishing boundary signs near the entrance to Mannion Bay. | |
| Point Atkinson | That portion of Subarea 28-6 bounded by a line commencing at the southwest entrance to Starboat Cove, thence seaward in a southwest direction for 85 m, thence westerly following the shoreline for 100 m, thence to the southernmost tip of Point Atkinson (125 m east of the lighthouse) [Point Atkinson]. | |
| Porteau Cove | That portion of Subarea 28-4 east of a line drawn from the white fishing boundary sign located at the south shore of Porteau Cove, northerly in a straight line to the white fishing boundary sign located on the north shore of Porteau Cove [Porteau Cove]. | |
| Whytecliff Park | That portion of Subarea 28-2 bounded by a line commencing from the southernmost point of Whytecliff Park, thence in a straight line to a point located 100 m east of the most south easterly point of Whyte Islet, thence following the southern shoreline of Whyte Islet at a distance of 100 m to a point lying 100 m from the most south westerly point of Whyte Islet, thence in a straight line to a point lying 100 m west of White Cliff Point, thence following the shoreline at a distance of 100 m in a northerly direction to a point 100 m north of Lookout Point, thence following the shoreline at a distance of 100 m in an easterly direction to a point 100 m perpendicular to the most northerly point of Whytecliff Park, thence to the northernmost point of Whytecliff Park on the mainland [Whytecliff Park]. |
Last updated: 2022-09-20 18:35:42
Other finfish
Finfish other than salmon
Learn more about fishing for finfish
Species regulations
Always check for restrictions.
| Species | Areas | Min size | Gear | Limits (d/p/a) |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herring | 28 | Cast Net, Dip Net, Herring Jig, Herring Rake | 20kg/40kg/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Eulachon | 28 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Mackerel | 28 | Cast Net, Dip Net, Herring Jig, Hook and Line | 100/200/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Northern anchovy | 28 | Cast Net, Dip Net, Herring Jig, Herring Rake | 20kg/40kg/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Other finfish species | 28 | Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving | 20/40/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Pacific sand lance | 28 | Cast Net, Dip Net, Herring Jig, Herring Rake | 5kg/10kg/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Pacific sardine | 28 | Cast Net, Dip Net, Herring Jig, Herring Rake | 100/200/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Surf smelt | 28 | Dip Net, Gill Net | 20kg/40kg/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Tuna, Albacore | 28 | Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving | 20/40/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Tuna, All other species | 28 | Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving | 20/40/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Codfish | 28 | Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving | 8/16/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Greenling | 28 | Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving | 3/6/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Halibut | 28 | Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving | -/-/10 | Open until Dec 31 (See Restrictions) | |
| Lingcod | 28 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Perch | 28 | Hook and Line | 8/16/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Rockfish, All species combined | 28 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Rockfish, Bocaccio | 28 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Rockfish, Yelloweye | 28 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Sablefish | 28 | Hook and Line | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Sculpin | 28 | Hook and Line | 8/16/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Shark, All other species | 28 | Hook and Line | 0/0/0 | Non-retention (See Restrictions) | |
| Shark, Basking | 28 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Shark, Blue | 28 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Shark, Bluntnose | 28 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Shark, Brown Cat | 28 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Shark, Great White | 28 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Shark, Salmon | 28 | Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving | 1/2/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Shark, Sixgill | 28 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Shark, Tope | 28 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Skate | 28 | Hook and Line | 1/2/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Sole/Flounder | 28 | Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving | 8/16/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Spiny dogfish | 28 | Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Sturgeon | 28 | Hook and Line | 0/0/0 | Non-retention (See Restrictions) | |
| Trout (hatchery) | 28 | 30cm | Hook and Line | 2/4/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Trout (wild) | 28 | 0/0/- | Non-retention (See Restrictions) | ||
| Wolf eel | 28 | Hook and Line | 0/0/0 | Non-retention (See Restrictions) |
Last updated: 2022-09-20 15:41:14
Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Measure type | Measure value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finfish | 28-8,28-10 | Closed | Closed to harvesting per navigational closures in sub-areas 28-8 (False Creek) and 28-10 (Burrard Inlet, partial). |
| Mannion Bay (Deep Bay) | Closed | ||
| Point Atkinson | Closed | ||
| Porteau Cove | Closed | ||
| Whytecliff Park | Closed | ||
| Herring | 28 | 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 | |
| Surf smelt | 28 | Time of Day Restrictions | Closed 8am Mon. to 8am Thur. - Open 8:00 a.m. Thursday to 8:00 a.m Monday; for areas 28 and 29 during open dates (August 16 to June 14) |
| Codfish | 28 | Reminder | Species includes: Pacific cod, Pacific tomcod, pollock and hake but does not include lingcod. |
| Halibut | Coastwide | Season Planning | Halibut: The recreational halibut fishery continues April 1, 2022 under the 2022/23 Conditions of Licence, and is expected to continue until December 31 2022. Non-residents of Canada wishing to fish and retain halibut in Areas 121, 23 and 123, must obtain their licence from a licence vendor in Canada - view: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/licence-permis/iap-fai-eng.html; that is, a licence purchased directly over the internet by a non-resident is not valid for halibut fishing in these areas. |
| Coastwide | Reminder | The daily and possession limit for halibut is EITHER of: one (1) halibut measuring 90 cm to 133 cm in length (69 cm to 102 cm head-off), OR three (3) halibut, each measuring under 90 cm in length (69 cm head-off). No person shall retain a halibut greater than 133 cm head-on length (102 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. | |
| 28 | Maximum Length Head On (cm) | 133 cm The maximum overall length for halibut is 133 cm head-on, or 102 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). |
| Perch | 28 | 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 | Note - 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. |
| 28 | Combined Daily Limit Pieces | 2 The aggregate recreational daily limit for wild and hatchery trout combined is two (2). |
Last updated: 2022-09-20 18:36:24
Area descriptions
| Area | Map | Area description |
|---|---|---|
| Mannion Bay (Deep Bay) | In Area 28, the waters of Mannion Bay (Deep Bay) on Bowen Island, lying westerly of a line between two fishing boundary signs near the entrance to Mannion Bay. | |
| Point Atkinson | That portion of Subarea 28-6 bounded by a line commencing at the southwest entrance to Starboat Cove, thence seaward in a southwest direction for 85 m, thence westerly following the shoreline for 100 m, thence to the southernmost tip of Point Atkinson (125 m east of the lighthouse) [Point Atkinson]. | |
| Porteau Cove | That portion of Subarea 28-4 east of a line drawn from the white fishing boundary sign located at the south shore of Porteau Cove, northerly in a straight line to the white fishing boundary sign located on the north shore of Porteau Cove [Porteau Cove]. | |
| Whytecliff Park | That portion of Subarea 28-2 bounded by a line commencing from the southernmost point of Whytecliff Park, thence in a straight line to a point located 100 m east of the most south easterly point of Whyte Islet, thence following the southern shoreline of Whyte Islet at a distance of 100 m to a point lying 100 m from the most south westerly point of Whyte Islet, thence in a straight line to a point lying 100 m west of White Cliff Point, thence following the shoreline at a distance of 100 m in a northerly direction to a point 100 m north of Lookout Point, thence following the shoreline at a distance of 100 m in an easterly direction to a point 100 m perpendicular to the most northerly point of Whytecliff Park, thence to the northernmost point of Whytecliff Park on the mainland [Whytecliff Park]. |
Last updated: 2022-09-20 18:36:24
Bivalve shellfish
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 can also accumulate toxins and pollutants. Learn more about shellfish harvesting.
How to follow the rules
- Check for contamination in the subarea where you plan to harvest.
- If no contamination closures are in effect, check species regulations and additional harvest restrictions.
- Questions? Email us at DFO.PAC.CSSP-PCAM.PAC.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) |
|---|---|---|
| 28-1 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 28-2 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 28-3 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 28-4 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 28-5 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 28-6 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 28-7 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 28-8 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 28-9 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 28-10 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 28-11 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 28-12 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 28-13 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 28-14 | Closed to All Bivalve Species |
Last updated: 2022-10-01 02:08:54
Species regulations
Always check for restrictions.
| Species | Areas | Gear | Limits (d/p/a) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clam, Horse | 28 | 0/0/0 | |
| Clams, All | 28 | 0/0/0 | |
| Cockles | 28 | 0/0/0 | |
| Geoduck | 28 | 0/0/0 | |
| Mussel, Blue | 28 | 0/0/0 | |
| Mussel, California | 28 | 0/0/0 | |
| Oyster, Olympia | 28 | 0/0/0 | |
| Oyster, Pacific | 28 | 0/0/0 | |
| Scallop, All species | 28 | 0/0/0 | |
| Snail, Moon | 28 | Hand Picking | 2/4/- |
| Snail, Other | 28 | 0/0/0 |
Last updated: 2022-09-20 15:30:52
Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Measure type | Measure value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shellfish | Coastwide | Season Planning | For planning purposes only - EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2023 - Crab & Prawn/Shrimp traps. The Department would like to advise that changes to the conditions of licence to standardize crab and prawn/shrimp float requirements will be proceeding for the licence year beginning on April 1, 2023. This change is required to support improved enforcement and catch monitoring. This advance notice is intended to provide stakeholders and gear manufacturers/distributors adequate time to prepare for these planned changes. Some fishers may be required to purchase new fishing gear over the next year in order to be in compliance on April 1, 2023 with the following requirements. - Crab Traps - Floats attached to crab traps must be bullet shaped cylindrical floats a minimum of 27cm in length and 12cm in diameter. Typically these are foam floats which can be found at most tackle retailers. - Prawn and Shrimp Traps - Floats attached to prawn and shrimp traps must be round (spherical) in shape and a minimum of 27cm in diameter. Typically these are 'Scotchman' style floats which can be found at most tackle retailers. |
| Porteau Cove | Closed | ||
| Point Atkinson | Closed | Closed to all species of molluscs, echinoderms, crustaceans and shellfish. | |
| 28-8,28-10 | Reminder | Navigational Closure - Closed to harvesting per navigational closures in sub-areas 28-8 (False Creek) and 28-10 (Burrard Inlet, partial) | |
| Whytecliff Park | Closed | ||
| 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 | Clams: No person shall retain a Manila Clam or Littleneck Clam smaller than 35 mm, nor a Butter Clam smaller than 55 mm. | |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Snail, Moon | 28 | Reminder | Moon snails may be subject to PSP, check for closures. Consult your local DFO office for details. |
Last updated: 2022-09-20 18:36:48
Area descriptions
| Closure | Map | Area description |
|---|---|---|
| 28.1 Burrard Inlet, Indian Arm and Vancouver Harbour | 28.1.jpeg | The waters and intertidal foreshore of Burrard Inlet, Indian Arm and Vancouver Harbour lying inside, that is easterly and northerly, of a line drawn from the western end of the Fraser River North Arm Jetty to Point Atkinson. [NAD83] |
| 28.10 Squamish Harbour | 28.10.jpeg | The waters and intertidal foreshore of Squamish harbour north of a line drawn from a point of land on the western shore at 49°40.90' north latitude and 123°11.41' west longitude, thence easterly to a point of land on the eastern shore at 49°40.68' north latitude and 123°09.50' west longitude. [NAD83] |
| 28.11 Burrard Inlet / Indian Arm | 28.11.jpeg | Subarea 28-14 described as the head of Indian Arm north of a line drawn from a point on land at Iron Bay at 49°27.46' north latitude and 122°52.24' west longitude, thence in a westerly direction to a point on land on the opposite shore at 49°27.42' north latitude and 122°53.10' west longitude.' [NAD83] |
| 28.2 Horseshoe Bay | 28.2.jpeg | That portion of Horseshoe Bay, lying inside a line drawn due east from the northern tip of Tyee Point to the opposite shore of Horseshoe Bay. [NAD83] |
| 28.3 Gower Point to Soames Point, Gibsons Landing | 28.3.jpeg | The intertidal foreshore from Gower Point to Soames Point, Gibsons Landing. [NAD83] |
| 28.4 Port Graves, Gambier Island | 28.4.jpeg | The intertidal foreshore at the head of Port Graves, Gambier Island. [NAD83] |
| 28.5 Camp Fircom, Halkett Bay, Gambier Island | 28.5.jpeg | The intertidal foreshore lying within a 200 m radius of the Camp Fircom sewage outfall, Halkett Bay, Gambier Island. [NAD83] |
| 28.6 McNab Creek | 28.6.jpeg | That portion of the intertidal foreshore known as McNab Creek. [NAD83] |
| 28.7 Potlatch Creek | 28.7.jpeg | The intertidal foreshore lying 200 m to the west and 400 m to the east of the mouth of Potlatch Creek. [NAD83] |
| 28.8 Mannion Bay (Deep Bay) Bowen Island | 28.8.jpeg | The intertidal foreshore of Deep Bay, Bowen Island, lying inside a line drawn from the red navigation beacon on the south shore of Deep Bay to the foot of Ocean View Road. [NAD83] |
| 28.9 Grafton Bay, Bowen Island | 28.9.jpeg | The intertidal foreshore at the mouth of Grafton Creek, Grafton Bay, Bowen Island. [NAD83] |
Last updated: 2022-10-01 02:08:54
| Area | Map | Area description |
|---|---|---|
| Point Atkinson | That portion of Subarea 28-6 bounded by a line commencing at the southwest entrance to Starboat Cove, thence seaward in a southwest direction for 85 m, thence westerly following the shoreline for 100 m, thence to the southernmost tip of Point Atkinson (125 m east of the lighthouse) [Point Atkinson]. | |
| Porteau Cove | That portion of Subarea 28-4 east of a line drawn from the white fishing boundary sign located at the south shore of Porteau Cove, northerly in a straight line to the white fishing boundary sign located on the north shore of Porteau Cove [Porteau Cove]. | |
| Whytecliff Park | That portion of Subarea 28-2 bounded by a line commencing from the southernmost point of Whytecliff Park, thence in a straight line to a point located 100 m east of the most south easterly point of Whyte Islet, thence following the southern shoreline of Whyte Islet at a distance of 100 m to a point lying 100 m from the most south westerly point of Whyte Islet, thence in a straight line to a point lying 100 m west of White Cliff Point, thence following the shoreline at a distance of 100 m in a northerly direction to a point 100 m north of Lookout Point, thence following the shoreline at a distance of 100 m in an easterly direction to a point 100 m perpendicular to the most northerly point of Whytecliff Park, thence to the northernmost point of Whytecliff Park on the mainland [Whytecliff Park]. |
Last updated: 2022-09-20 18:36:48
Crab
Crab
Species regulations
Always check for restrictions.
| Species | Areas | Min size | Gear | Limits (d/p/a) |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box and Puget Sound King crab | 28-1 to 28-7,28-9,28-11 to 28-14 | Dip Net, Hand Picking, Ring Net, Traps (Crab) | 1/2/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Dungeness crab | 28-1 to 28-5,28-7,28-9,28-11 to 28-14 | 165mm | Dip Net, Hand Picking, Ring Net, Traps (Crab) | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| King crab | 28 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Other crab | 28-1 to 28-7,28-9,28-11 to 28-14 | Dip Net, Hand Picking, Ring Net, Traps (Crab) | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Red Rock crab | 28-1 to 28-7,28-9,28-11 to 28-14 | 115mm | Dip Net, Hand Picking, Ring Net, Traps (Crab) | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Shore crab | 28 | 0/0/0 | Closed |
Last updated: 2022-09-20 15:30:42
Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Measure type | Measure value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shellfish | Coastwide | Season Planning | For planning purposes only - EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2023 - Crab & Prawn/Shrimp traps. The Department would like to advise that changes to the conditions of licence to standardize crab and prawn/shrimp float requirements will be proceeding for the licence year beginning on April 1, 2023. This change is required to support improved enforcement and catch monitoring. This advance notice is intended to provide stakeholders and gear manufacturers/distributors adequate time to prepare for these planned changes. Some fishers may be required to purchase new fishing gear over the next year in order to be in compliance on April 1, 2023 with the following requirements. - Crab Traps - Floats attached to crab traps must be bullet shaped cylindrical floats a minimum of 27cm in length and 12cm in diameter. Typically these are foam floats which can be found at most tackle retailers. - Prawn and Shrimp Traps - Floats attached to prawn and shrimp traps must be round (spherical) in shape and a minimum of 27cm in diameter. Typically these are 'Scotchman' style floats which can be found at most tackle retailers. |
| Porteau Cove | Closed | ||
| Point Atkinson | Closed | Closed to all species of molluscs, echinoderms, crustaceans and shellfish. | |
| 28-8,28-10 | Reminder | Navigational Closure - Closed to harvesting per navigational closures in sub-areas 28-8 (False Creek) and 28-10 (Burrard Inlet, partial) | |
| Whytecliff Park | Closed | ||
| Crab | 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 | Crab traps are required to have two unobstructed circular escape holes or rings, measuring a minimum of 105 mm in diameter | |
| 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 | 28 | Reminder | Combined daily limit for Dungeness crab, red rock crab, box crab, Puget Sound king crab and all other king crab is 4. |
| 28 | Time of Day Restrictions | Daylight Hours - 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 except in the Area 28 Night Closure Area in Subareas 28-6, 28-7, 28-9, 28-11 and a portion of 28-12 (see restriction). | |
| 28-1,28-2 | Dioxin Contamination (g/w) | Consumption of crab hepatopancreas should not exceed 130g/week - consumption of crab hepatopancreas harvested in Howe Sound and the Strait of Georgia in subareas 28-2 and 29-1 and portions of subareas 28-1, 29-2 and 29-3, in the waters bounded: on the north by a line from Brunswick Point west to Irby Point on Anvil Island and along the shoreline to Domett Point on Anvil Island, west to McNab Point on the mainland, on the west by a line from McNab Point to Ekins Point on Gambier Island that follows the eastern and southern shoreline to the government wharf at Gambier Harbour, then proceeds south to Cotton Point on Keats Island and along the eastern and southern shoreline, south to Home Island and continues from southern tip of Home Island west to Gower Point, then follows the shoreline north and west to Reception Point, then on the south by a line that goes from Reception Point east to a point 1.5 km true south of Cape Roger Curtis on Bowen Island, and finally east to Point Atkinson, should not exceed 130 g/week. | |
| 28-1,28-3 | Dioxin Contamination (g/w) | Consumption of crab hepatopancreas should not exceed 55g/week - consumption of crab hepatopancreas harvested in Howe Sound in subarea 28-3 and portions of subarea 28-1, in the waters of Thornbrough Channel, bounded on the north by a line from McNab Point on the mainland southwest to Ekins Point on Gambier Island, and on the south by a line from Gower Point to the southern tip of Home Island, thence north to Keats Island and along the western and northern shore to Cotton Point, thence west of a line to the government wharf at Gambier Harbour on Gambier Island, should not exceed 55 g/week. | |
| Night closure area | Time of Day Restrictions | Daylight Hours - It is illegal to fish for crabs from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise. All traps must be hauled and removed from the water prior to night-time hours. | |
| 28-8,28-10 | Reminder | Closed to harvesting of all crab species per navigational closures in sub-areas 28-8 (False Creek) and 28-10 (Burrard Inlet, partial) | |
| King crab | Coastwide | Sex Restriction | As per the Conditions of Licence, 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: 2022-09-20 18:36:21
Area descriptions
| Area | Map | Area description |
|---|---|---|
| Night closure area | Night_closure_area.jpeg | Subareas 28-6, 28-7, 28-9, 28-11 and that portion of Subarea 28-12 southerly of a straight line from a point on the eastern shore of Indian Arm at 49 degrees 19.072 minutes North and 122 degrees 55.918 minutes West, on Turtle Head, to the most northerly point of Hamber Island, thence to the most northerly point of Grey Rocks Island thence to a point on the western shore of Indian Arm at 49 degrees 19.024 minutes North and 122 degrees 56.650 minutes West. |
| Point Atkinson | That portion of Subarea 28-6 bounded by a line commencing at the southwest entrance to Starboat Cove, thence seaward in a southwest direction for 85 m, thence westerly following the shoreline for 100 m, thence to the southernmost tip of Point Atkinson (125 m east of the lighthouse) [Point Atkinson]. | |
| Porteau Cove | That portion of Subarea 28-4 east of a line drawn from the white fishing boundary sign located at the south shore of Porteau Cove, northerly in a straight line to the white fishing boundary sign located on the north shore of Porteau Cove [Porteau Cove]. | |
| Whytecliff Park | That portion of Subarea 28-2 bounded by a line commencing from the southernmost point of Whytecliff Park, thence in a straight line to a point located 100 m east of the most south easterly point of Whyte Islet, thence following the southern shoreline of Whyte Islet at a distance of 100 m to a point lying 100 m from the most south westerly point of Whyte Islet, thence in a straight line to a point lying 100 m west of White Cliff Point, thence following the shoreline at a distance of 100 m in a northerly direction to a point 100 m north of Lookout Point, thence following the shoreline at a distance of 100 m in an easterly direction to a point 100 m perpendicular to the most northerly point of Whytecliff Park, thence to the northernmost point of Whytecliff Park on the mainland [Whytecliff Park]. |
Last updated: 2022-09-20 18:36:21
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 | Limits (d/p/a) |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abalone | 28 | 0/0/0 | Closed | |
| Barnacles, Giant | 28 | 0/0/0 | Closed | |
| Barnacles, Goose | 28 | Hand Picking | 2kg/4kg/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Limpet | 28 | 0/0/0 | Closed | |
| Octopus | 28 | Diving, Hand Picking, Hook and Line, Traps (Crab) | 1/2/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Other shellfish species | 28 | 20/40/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Sand Dollar | 28 | Hand Picking | 6/12/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Sea Cucumber | 28 | Diving, Hand Picking | 12/24/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Sea Urchin | 28 | Diving, Hand Picking | 12/24/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Shrimp, Ghost | 28 | Hand Digging, Hand Pump | 50/100/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Shrimp/Prawn | 28-1 to 28-7,28-9,28-11 to 28-14 | Ring Net, Spear, Trap (Other species of Shellfish) | 125/250/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Squid, All other species | 28 | Cast Net, Jigging | 20/40/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Squid, Opal | 28 | Cast Net, Jigging | 200/400/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Starfish sea star | 28 | Hand Picking | 6/12/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
Last updated: 2022-09-20 15:31:52
Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Measure type | Measure value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shellfish | Coastwide | Season Planning | For planning purposes only - EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2023 - Crab & Prawn/Shrimp traps. The Department would like to advise that changes to the conditions of licence to standardize crab and prawn/shrimp float requirements will be proceeding for the licence year beginning on April 1, 2023. This change is required to support improved enforcement and catch monitoring. This advance notice is intended to provide stakeholders and gear manufacturers/distributors adequate time to prepare for these planned changes. Some fishers may be required to purchase new fishing gear over the next year in order to be in compliance on April 1, 2023 with the following requirements. - Crab Traps - Floats attached to crab traps must be bullet shaped cylindrical floats a minimum of 27cm in length and 12cm in diameter. Typically these are foam floats which can be found at most tackle retailers. - Prawn and Shrimp Traps - Floats attached to prawn and shrimp traps must be round (spherical) in shape and a minimum of 27cm in diameter. Typically these are 'Scotchman' style floats which can be found at most tackle retailers. |
| Porteau Cove | Closed | ||
| Point Atkinson | Closed | Closed to all species of molluscs, echinoderms, crustaceans and shellfish. | |
| 28-8,28-10 | Reminder | Navigational Closure - Closed to harvesting per navigational closures in sub-areas 28-8 (False Creek) and 28-10 (Burrard Inlet, partial) | |
| Whytecliff Park | Closed | ||
| Shrimp/Prawn | Coastwide | Gear Restriction | Traps must be marked with floating tag or buoy that has your name 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 to one end of the ground-line. |
| Reminder | Combined daily limit for all shrimp species, including prawn, is 125 | ||
| Shrimp/Prawn | 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 | Maximum 4 traps or ring nets or combination of these per fisher. | |
| 28-8,28-10 | Reminder | Closed to harvesting of all shrimp/prawn species per navigational closures in sub-areas 28-8 (False Creek) and 28-10 (Burrard Inlet, partial) |
Last updated: 2022-09-20 18:36:56
Area descriptions
| Area | Map | Area description |
|---|---|---|
| Point Atkinson | That portion of Subarea 28-6 bounded by a line commencing at the southwest entrance to Starboat Cove, thence seaward in a southwest direction for 85 m, thence westerly following the shoreline for 100 m, thence to the southernmost tip of Point Atkinson (125 m east of the lighthouse) [Point Atkinson]. | |
| Porteau Cove | That portion of Subarea 28-4 east of a line drawn from the white fishing boundary sign located at the south shore of Porteau Cove, northerly in a straight line to the white fishing boundary sign located on the north shore of Porteau Cove [Porteau Cove]. | |
| Whytecliff Park | That portion of Subarea 28-2 bounded by a line commencing from the southernmost point of Whytecliff Park, thence in a straight line to a point located 100 m east of the most south easterly point of Whyte Islet, thence following the southern shoreline of Whyte Islet at a distance of 100 m to a point lying 100 m from the most south westerly point of Whyte Islet, thence in a straight line to a point lying 100 m west of White Cliff Point, thence following the shoreline at a distance of 100 m in a northerly direction to a point 100 m north of Lookout Point, thence following the shoreline at a distance of 100 m in an easterly direction to a point 100 m perpendicular to the most northerly point of Whytecliff Park, thence to the northernmost point of Whytecliff Park on the mainland [Whytecliff Park]. |
Last updated: 2022-09-20 18:36:56
Protected areas
Protected areas
Learn about permanent restrictions that are in effect:
Last updated: 2022-08-05 15:25:23
Area descriptions
| Area | Map | Area description |
|---|---|---|
| Bowyer Island | Bowyer_Island.png | In Subarea 28-2, those waters inside or shoreward of the 200 metre contour line that surrounds Bowyer Island, as shown on Chart No. 3512 published by the Canadian Hydrographic Service of the Department. |
| Domett Point | Domett_Point.png | In Subareas 28-2 and 28-4, those waters inside a line that: begins at 49°33.050'N 123°19.400'W near Domett Point then to 49°32.800'N 123°19.900'W in water then to 49°33.450'N 123°20.300'W in water then to 49°33.900'N 123°19.450'W in water then to 49°33.700'N 123°18.450'W in water then to 49°33.350'N 123°18.800'W near Domett Point then following the northerly shoreline of Domett Point in an westerly direction to the beginning point. |
| Eastern Burrard Inlet | Eastern_Burrard_Inlet.png | In Subarea 28-11, those waters that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°17.517'N 123°00.250'W to the westerly most point on the Chevron refinery wharf then to 49°17.600'N 123°00.250'W in water then to 49°18.000'N 122°58.700'W in water then to 49°17.700'N 122°57.000'W in water then to 49°17.450'N 122°57.000'W Westridge Marine Terminal then following the shoreline in a westerly direction to the beginning point. |
| Howe Sound - Alberta Bay | Howe_Sound-Alberta_Bay.png | That portion of Subarea 28-2 that lies inside a line: that begins at 49° 28.118' N, 123° 15.050' W then easterly to 49° 28.130' N, 123° 14.688' W then southeasterly to 49° 27.962' N, 123° 14.600' W then southeasterly to 49° 27.646' N, 123° 14.518' W then southwesterly to 49° 27.520' N, 123° 14.646' W then westerly to 49° 27.523' N, 123° 15.008' W then northwesterly to 49° 27.904' N, 123° 15.118' W then to the beginning point 49° 28.118' N, 123° 15.050' W. |
| Howe Sound - Anvil Island | Howe_Sound-Anvil_Island.png | That portion of Subarea 28-4 that lies inside a line: begins at 49° 32.874' N, 123° 17.425'W then southeast to 49° 32.865' N, 123° 16.815' W then southwest to 49° 32.533' N, 123° 16.869' W then southwest to 49° 32.482' N, 123° 17.118' W then northwest to 49° 32.574' N, 123° 17.483' W then to the beginning point. |
| Howe Sound - Bowyer Island | Howe_Sound-Bowyer_Island.png | That portion of Subarea 28-2 that lies inside a line: begins at 49° 24.774' N, 123° 16.219' W then northeast to 49° 24.820' N, 123° 15.763' W then southwest to 49° 24.096' N, 123° 16.043' W then northwest to 49° 24.389' N, 123° 16.408' W then to the beginning point. |
| Howe Sound - Brunswick Point | Howe_Sound-Brunswick_Point.png | That portion of Subarea 28-2 that lies inside a line: begins at 49° 28.577' N, 123° 14.965' W then southeast to 49° 28.434' N, 123° 14.732' W then southwest to 49° 28.177' N, 123° 15.031' W then northwest to 49° 28.397' N, 123° 15.377' W then to the beginning point. |
| Howe Sound - Carmelo Point | Howe_Sound-Carmelo_Point.png | That portion of Subarea 28-1 that lies inside a line: that begins at 49° 27.253' N, 123° 23.398' W then easterly to 49° 27.259' N, 123° 23.028' W then southwesterly to 49° 26.390' N, 123° 23.315' W then southwesterly to 49° 26.043' N, 123° 23.610' W, then northwesterly to 49° 26.136' N, 123° 24.003' W then to the beginning point 49° 27.253' N, 123° 23.398' W. |
| Howe Sound - Collingwood Channel | Howe_Sound-Collingwood_Channel.png | That portion of Subarea 28-1 that lies inside a line: that begins at 49° 23.503' N, 123° 24.638' W then southeasterly to 49° 23.347' N, 123° 24.625' W then southwesterly to 49° 23.068' N, 123° 25.030' W then southwesterly to 49° 22.921' N, 123° 25.145' W then southwesterly to 49° 22.799' N, 123° 25.296' W then northwesterly to 49° 22.947' N, 123° 25.655' W then northeasterly to 49° 23.280' N, 123° 25.346' W then northeasterly to 49° 23.602' N, 123° 24.885' W then to the beginning point 49° 23.503' N, 123° 24.638' W. |
| Howe Sound - Defence Islands | Howe_Sound-Defence_Islands.png | That portion of Subarea 28-4 that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°34.102'N 123°17.070'W then southerly to 49°33.730'N 123°16.562'W then to 49°33.553'N 123°16.462'W then to 49°33.438'N 123°16.750'W then to 49°33.707'N 123°17.201'W then to 49°33.993'N 123°17.391'W then to the beginning point. |
| Howe Sound - Dorman Point | Howe_Sound-Dorman_Point.png | That portion of Subarea 28-2 that lies inside a line: begins at 49° 22.577' N, 123° 19.379' W then southeast to 49° 22.543' N, 123° 19.051' W then southwest to 49° 22.287' N, 123° 19.152' W then northwest to 49° 22.351' N, 123° 19.454' W then to the beginning point |
| Howe Sound - Halkett Point | Howe_Sound-Halkett_Point.png | That portion of Subarea 28-2 that lies inside a line: begins at 49° 27.036' N, 123° 18.686' W then southeast to 49° 26.897' N, 123° 18.444' W then southwest to 49° 26.696' N, 123° 18.578' W then southwest to 49° 26.657' N, 123° 18.776' W then northwest to 49° 26.742' N, 123° 18.984' W then to the beginning point. |
| Howe Sound - Langdale | Howe_Sound-Langdale.png | That portion of Subareas 28-1 and 28-3 that lies inside a line: that begins at 49° 26.283' N, 123° 27.605' W then southeasterly to 49° 26.196' N, 123° 26.895' W then southerly to 49° 25.398' N, 123° 26.890' W then westerly to 49° 25.431' N, 123° 28.034' W then northwesterly to 49° 25.634' N, 123° 28.291' W then to the beginning point 49° 26.283' N, 123° 27.605' W. |
| Howe Sound - Lions Bay and Kelvin Grove | Howe_Sound-Lions_Bay_and_Kelvin_Grove.png | That portion of Subarea 28-2 that lies inside a line: begins at 49° 27.629' N, 123° 15.761' W then southeast to 49° 27.315' N, 123° 14.516' W then southwest to 49° 26.950' N, 123° 14.595' W then northwest to 49° 26.952' N, 123° 15.046' W then northwest to 49° 27.195' N, 123° 15.655' W then to the beginning point. |
| Howe Sound - Lost Reef | Howe_Sound-Lost_Reef.png | That portion of Subarea 28-2 that lies inside a line: begins at 49° 29.799' N, 123° 18.203' W then northeast to 49° 29.935' N, 123° 18.007' W then southeast to 49° 29.882' N, 123° 17.832' W then southeast to 49° 29.591' N, 123° 17.519' W then southwest to 49° 29.547' N, 123° 17.941' W then to the beginning point. |
| Howe Sound - Mariners Rest | Howe_Sound-Mariners_Rest.png | That portion of Subarea 28-3 that lies inside a line: that begins at 49° 27.728' N, 123° 27.357' W then southeasterly to 49° 27.439' N, 123° 26.871' W then southwesterly to 49° 27.212' N, 123° 27.139' W then northwesterly to 49° 27.508' N, 123° 27.706' W then to the beginning point 49° 27.728' N, 123° 27.357' W. |
| Howe Sound - Queen Charlotte Channel 1 | Howe_Sound-Queen_Charlotte_Channel_1.png | Those portions of Subareas 28-2 and 29-3 that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°21.486'N 123°17.254'W then southerly to 49°20.528'N 123°17.690'W then to 49°20.401'N 123°17.956'W then to 49°20.765'N 123°18.794'W then to 49°20.982'N 123°18.584'W then to 49°21.098'N 123°18.037'W then to 49°21.501'N 123°17.737'W then to the beginning point. |
| Howe Sound - Queen Charlotte Channel 2 | Howe_Sound-Queen_Charlotte_Channel_2.png | Those portions of Subareas 28-2 and 29-3 that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°20.288'N 123°17.693'W then southeasterly to 49°20.224'N 123°17.501'W then to 49°19.993'N 123°17.377'W then to 49°19.802'N 123°17.444'W then to 49°19.720'N 123°17.840'W then to 49°19.937'N 123°18.107'W then to the beginning point. |
| Howe Sound - Queen Charlotte Channel 3 | Howe_Sound-Queen_Charlotte_Channel_3.png | Those portions of Subareas 28-2 and 29-3 that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°19.918'N 123°19.847'W then southerly to 49°19.296'N 123°19.905'W then to 49°19.307'N 123°20.344'W then to 49°19.643'N 123°20.421'W then to 49°19.819'N 123°20.361'W then to 49°19.947'N 123°20.097'W then to the beginning point. |
| Howe Sound - Queen Charlotte Channel 4 | Howe_Sound-Queen_Charlotte_Channel_4.png | Those portions of Subareas 28-2 and 29-3 that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°20.637'N 123°19.162'W then easterly to 49°20.577'N 123°18.720'W then to 49°20.441'N 123°18.637'W then to 49°20.068'N 123°18.818'W then to 49°20.076'N 123°19.135'W then to 49°19.718'N 123°19.187'W then to 49°19.726'N 123°19.514'W then to 49°20.259'N 123°19.828'W then to the beginning point. |
| Indian Arm - Croker Island | Indian_Arm-Croker_Island.png | Those waters of Subareas 28-12 and 28-13 that lie southerly of the parallel passing through 49°27.000' north latitude near Granite Falls and northerly of the parallel passing through 49°23.400' north latitude, south of Coldwell Creek. |
| Indian Arm - Twin Islands | Indian_Arm-Twin_Islands.png | Those waters of Subarea 28-12 the lie southerly of a line that: begins at 49°21.583'N 122°53.600'W Brighton Beach then to 49°21.300'N 122°53.100'W opposite shore and northerly of the parallel passing through 49°20.550' north latitude. |
| Lions Bay | Lions_Bay.png | In Subarea 28-2, those waters inside a line that: begins at 49°26.550'N 123°14.317'W near Lone Tree Creek then true west to 49°26.550'N 123°15.600'W in water then to 49°28.250'N 123°15.750'W in water then true east to 49°28.250'N 123°14.750'W Brunswick Beach then following the shoreline in a southerly direction to the beginning point. |
| Mariners Rest | Mariners_Rest.png | In Subarea 28-3, those waters that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°27.300'N 123°26.900'W north of Thornbrough Bay then true west to 49°27.300'N 123°27.600'W in water then to 49°28.300'N 123°28.300'W in water then true east to 49°28.300'N 123°27.550'W Mariners Rest then following the westerly shoreline of Gambier Island in a southerly direction to the beginning point. |
| Pam Rock | Pam_Rock.png | Those waters of Subareas 28-2 and 28-4 that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°31.230'N 123°17.200'W Anvil Island then to 49°30.200'N 123°17.900'W in water then to 49°28.600'N 123°16.600'W in water then to 49°28.800'N 123°18.000'W in water then to 49°31.164'N 123°19.174'W Anvil Island then easterly following the southerly shoreline of Anvil Island to the beginning point. |
| Pasley Island | Pasley_Island.png | In Subarea 28-1, those waters that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°23.433'N 123°26.350'W Keats Island then to 49°22.750'N 123°26.750'W in water then to 49°20.867'N 123°27.250'W Worlcombe Island then following the northerly shoreline of Worlcombe Island to 49°20.900'N 123°27.900'W Worlcombe Island then to 49°21.500'N 123°29.180'W Popham Island then to 49°22.000'N 123°30.150'W in water then to 49°23.100'N 123°28.700'W Preston Island then to 49°23.250'N 123°29.050'W Keats Island then following the southerly shoreline of Keats Island in an easterly direction to the beginning point. |
| Passage Island | Passage_Island.png | In Subarea 28-2, those waters inside a line that: begins at 49°20.700'N 123°19.100'W in water then to 49°20.750'N 123°18.350'W Passage Island then following the westerly shoreline of Passage Island to 49°20.350'N 123°18.433'W Passage Island then to 49°20.100'N 123°19.100'W in water then to the beginning point. |
| Upper Centre Bay | In Subarea 28-1, those waters that lie northerly of a line that: from 49°28.050'N 123°23.350'W near Alexandra Island to 49°28.063'N 123°22.617'W north of Mackenzie Cove | |
| West Bay | West_Bay.png | In Subarea 28-1, those waters that lie northerly of a line that: from 49°27.617'N 123°25.000'W near Whispering Creek to 49°27.433'N 123°24.450'W east of West Bay |
| West Vancouver | In Subarea 28-2, those waters inside a line that: begins at 49°20.750'N 123°18.350'W Passage Island then to 49°22.350'N 123°17.622'W White Cliff Point then southerly following the shoreline to 49°21.300'N 123°16.595'W Fishermans Cove then true south to 49°21.265'N 123°16.595'W Fishermans Cove Light then to the beginning point. | |
| Woolridge Island | Woolridge_Island.png | In Subarea 28-3, those waters that lie inside a line that: begins at 49°30.100'N 123°27.050'W south of Woolridge Island then to 49°30.500'N 123°28.600'W in water then to 49°31.600'N 123°27.200'W in water then to 49°31.300'N 123°26.100'W north of Woolridge Island then following the westerly shoreline of Gambier Island in a southerly direction to the beginning point. |
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