Areas 6 and 106 (Kitimat, Kemano Bay)
Area map
Area maps
For a written description of Areas please see the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations 2007.
Area 6: Download a printable PDF version of this map.
Area 106: Download a printable PDF version of this map.
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Popular species
Popular species
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 table for fishing opportunities and basic regulations.
- Check the Restrictions table for special exceptions and more detailed regulations.
- Get to know the locations of protected areas. Permanent fishing restrictions are in effect in these areas to protect fish and fish habitat.
Species regulations
Always check for restrictions.
| Species | Areas | Min Size | Gear | Limits (d/p/a) |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinook Salmon | 6,106 | 45cm | Barbless Hook & Line | 2/4/10 | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Chum Salmon | 6,106 | 30cm | Barbless Hook & Line | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Coho Salmon (Hatchery & Wild Combined) | 6,106 | 30cm | Barbless Hook & Line | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Pink Salmon | 6,106 | 30cm | Barbless Hook & Line | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Sockeye Salmon | 6,106 | 30cm | Barbless Hook & Line | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Halibut | 6,106 | Hook and Line, Spear | 1/-/6 | Open until Dec 31 (See Restrictions) | |
| Lingcod | 6,106 | Hook and Line, Spear | 2/4/- | Open until Nov 15 (See Restrictions) | |
| Rockfish, All Species Combined | 6,106 | Hook and Line, Spear | 3/6/- | Open until Nov 15 (See Restrictions) | |
| Dungeness Crab | 6,106 | 165mm | Dip Net, Hand Picking, Ring Net, Traps (Crab) | 6/12/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
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Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Measure Type | Measure Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finfish | Kitimat River | Reminder | Single barbless hooks, and a bait ban is in effect |
| Salmon | Coastwide | 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. |
| Chinook Salmon | Coastwide | Reminder | Chinook Salmon Annual Aggregate Counts - The total annual limit for chinook salmon is 10 from all tidal and fresh waters (combined). |
| Coastwide | Reminder | Keeping your chinook salmon? You must record (in ink) all retained catch on your Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence. | |
| Kitimat River | Maximum Size (cm) | 80 cm - The maximum overall length is 80 cm | |
| Coho Salmon (Hatchery) | Coastwide | Reminder | Hatchery coho (marked): Coho salmon with a healed scar in place of the adipose fin. |
| Halibut | 6,106 | Maximum Length Head On (cm) | 126 cm |
| Reminder | The possession limit is either of: one (1) halibut measuring from 90 cm to 126 cm head-on length, OR two (2) halibut measuring under 90 cm head-on length. | ||
| 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 |
| 6,106 | Daily Limit Pieces | 3 Daily limit of 3 Rockfish per day, of which only 1 may be a China Rockfish or a Tiger Rockfish or a Quillback Rockfish | |
| Crab | 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 | 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 | 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 | 6,106 | Reminder | Combined daily limit for Dungeness crab, red rock crab, box crab, Puget Sound king crab and all other king crab is 6. |
| 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 |
Area Descriptions
| Area | Map | Area Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kitimat River | Tidal waters of the Kitimat River upstream of a line from the old Eurocan dock at 53 degrees 59.600 minutes N 128 degrees 40.733 minutes W to the kiosk at MK Bay marina at 53 minutes 58.841 minutes N 128 degrees 39.144 minutes W. |
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Salmon
Salmon
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 table for fishing opportunities and basic regulations.
- Check the Restrictions table for special exceptions and more detailed regulations.
- Get to know the locations of protected areas. Permanent fishing restrictions are in effect in these areas to protect fish and fish habitat.
Species regulations
Always check for restrictions.
| Species | Areas | Min Size | Gear | Limits (d/p/a) |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinook Salmon | 6,106 | 45cm | Barbless Hook & Line | 2/4/10 | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Chum Salmon | 6,106 | 30cm | Barbless Hook & Line | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Coho Salmon (Hatchery & Wild Combined) | 6,106 | 30cm | Barbless Hook & Line | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Pink Salmon | 6,106 | 30cm | Barbless Hook & Line | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Sockeye Salmon | 6,106 | 30cm | Barbless Hook & Line | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
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Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Measure Type | Measure Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finfish | Kitimat River | Reminder | Single barbless hooks, and a bait ban is in effect |
| Salmon | Coastwide | 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. |
| Chinook Salmon | Coastwide | Reminder | Keeping your chinook salmon? You must record (in ink) all retained catch on your Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence. |
| Coastwide | Reminder | Chinook Salmon Annual Aggregate Counts - The total annual limit for chinook salmon is 10 from all tidal and fresh waters (combined). | |
| Kitimat River | Maximum Size (cm) | 80 cm - The maximum overall length is 80 cm | |
| Coho Salmon (Hatchery) | Coastwide | Reminder | Hatchery coho (marked): Coho salmon with a healed scar in place of the adipose fin. |
Area Descriptions
| Area | Map | Area Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kitimat River | Tidal waters of the Kitimat River upstream of a line from the old Eurocan dock at 53 degrees 59.600 minutes N 128 degrees 40.733 minutes W to the kiosk at MK Bay marina at 53 minutes 58.841 minutes N 128 degrees 39.144 minutes W. |
2019-04-19 00:19:21
Other finfish
Other finfish
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 table for fishing opportunities and basic regulations.
- Check the Restrictions table for special exceptions and more detailed regulations.
- Get to know the locations of protected areas. Permanent fishing restrictions are in effect in these areas to protect fish and fish habitat.
Species regulations
Always check for restrictions.
| Species | Areas | Min Size | Gear | Limits (d/p/a) |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herring | 6,106 | Cast Net, Dip Net, Herring Jig, Herring Rake | 20kg/40kg/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Albacore Tuna | 6,106 | Hook and Line | 20/40/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Eulachon | 6,106 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Mackerel | 6,106 | Cast Net, Dip Net, Herring Jig, Hook and Line | 100/200/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Northern Anchovy | 6,106 | Cast Net, Dip Net, Herring Jig, Herring Rake | 20kg/40kg/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Other Finfish species | 6,106 | Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving | 20/40/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Pacific Sand Lance | 6,106 | Cast Net, Dip Net, Herring Jig, Herring Rake | 5kg/10kg/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Pacific Sardine | 6,106 | Cast Net, Dip Net, Herring Jig, Herring Rake | 100/200/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Surf Smelt | 6,106 | Dip Net, Gill Net | 20kg/40kg/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Tuna, All other species | 6,106 | Hook and Line | 20/40/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| All other shark species | 6,106 | 0/0/0 | Non-retention (See Restrictions) | ||
| Bocaccio Rockfish | 6,106 | Hook and Line, Spear | 0/0/0 | Non-retention (See Restrictions) | |
| Codfish | 6,106 | Hook and Line, Spear | 8/16/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Greenling | 6,106 | Hook and Line, Spear | 3/6/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Halibut | 6,106 | Hook and Line, Spear | 1/-/6 | Open until Dec 31 (See Restrictions) | |
| Lingcod | 6,106 | Hook and Line, Spear | 2/4/- | Open until Nov 15 (See Restrictions) | |
| Perch | 6,106 | Hook and Line | 8/16/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Rockfish, All Species Combined | 6,106 | Hook and Line, Spear | 3/6/- | Open until Nov 15 (See Restrictions) | |
| Sablefish | 6,106 | Hook and Line | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Salmon Shark | 6,106 | Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving | 1/2/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Sculpin | 6,106 | Hook and Line | 8/16/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Shark including Basking, Tope, Bluntnose, Sixgill, Blue, Brown Cat and Great White | 6,106 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Skate | 6,106 | Hook and Line | 1/2/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Sole/Flounder | 6,106 | Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving | 8/16/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Spiny Dogfish | 6,106 | Hook and Line | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Sturgeon | 6,106 | Hook and Line | 0/0/0 | Non-retention (See Restrictions) | |
| Trout (Hatchery & Wild Combined) | 6,106 | 30cm | Hook and Line | 2/4/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Wolf Eel | 6,106 | Catch and Release only | 0/0/0 | Non-retention (See Restrictions) | |
| Yelloweye Rockfish | 6,106 | Hook and Line, Spear | 0/0/0 | Non-retention (See Restrictions) |
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Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Measure Type | Measure Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finfish | Kitimat River | Reminder | Single barbless hooks, and a bait ban is in effect |
| Herring | 6,106 | Reminder | Harvesting of herring roe from marine plants or plants placed in the water for the purpose of harvesting herring roe is prohibited. |
| Codfish | 6,106 | Reminder | Species includes: Pacific cod, Pacific tomcod, pollock and hake but does not include lingcod. |
| Halibut | 6,106 | Maximum Length Head On (cm) | 126 cm |
| Reminder | The possession limit is either of: one (1) halibut measuring from 90 cm to 126 cm head-on length, OR two (2) halibut measuring under 90 cm head-on length. | ||
| Perch | 6,106 | 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 |
| 6,106 | Daily Limit Pieces | 3 Daily limit of 3 Rockfish per day, of which only 1 may be a China Rockfish or a Tiger Rockfish or a Quillback Rockfish | |
| Bocaccio Rockfish | 6,106 | Non Retention | Zero (0) retention for Bocaccio Rockfish |
| Yelloweye Rockfish | 6,106 | Non Retention | Zero (0) retention of Yelloweye rockfish |
| Trout (Hatchery & Wild Combined) | 6,106 | Oversize Daily Limit Pieces - Included in Daily Limit | 1 |
| Oversize Length | 50 cm |
Area Descriptions
| Area | Map | Area Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kitimat River | Tidal waters of the Kitimat River upstream of a line from the old Eurocan dock at 53 degrees 59.600 minutes N 128 degrees 40.733 minutes W to the kiosk at MK Bay marina at 53 minutes 58.841 minutes N 128 degrees 39.144 minutes W. |
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Bivalve shellfish
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 and snails
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.
Is it safe to harvest bivalve shellfish now in this location?
- 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? Contact Elysha Gordon, Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program Coordinator:
250-756-7192
Elysha.Gordon@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Bivalve shellfish contamination
| Subarea | Marine biotoxin update (open bivalve species) | Sanitary contamination closures (closed to shellfish harvesting) |
|---|---|---|
| 6-1 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-2 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-3 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-4 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-5 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-6 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-7 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-8 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-9 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-10 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-11 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-12 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-13 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-14 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-15 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-16 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-17 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-18 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-19 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-20 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-21 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-22 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-23 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-24 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-25 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-26 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-27 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 6-28 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 106-1 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 106-2 | Closed to All Bivalve Species |
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Species regulations
Always check for restrictions.
| Species | Areas | Gear | Limits (d/p/a) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Species Scallop | 6,106 | 0/0/0 | |
| Blue Mussel | 6,106 | 0/0/0 | |
| California Mussel | 6 | 0/0/0 | |
| Clams | 6,106 | 0/0/0 | |
| Cockles | 6,106 | 0/0/0 | |
| Geoduck | 6,106 | 0/0/0 | |
| Moon Snail | 6,106 | Hand Picking | 2/4/- |
| Olympia Oyster | 6,106 | 0/0/0 | |
| Other Snail | 6,106 | Hand Picking | 75/150/- |
| Pacific Oyster | 6,106 | 0/0/0 | |
| Weathervane Scallop | 6,106 | 0/0/0 |
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Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Measure Type | Measure Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Coastwide | Daily Limit Pieces | 75 - When open, all species aggregate daily limit combined Areas 1 to 27 is 75, except Pacific Rim National Park where the all species aggregate limit is 24. |
| Pacific Oyster | 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. |
2019-04-01 17:35:18
Crab
Crab
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 table for fishing opportunities and basic regulations.
- Check the Restrictions table for special exceptions and more detailed regulations.
- Get to know the locations of protected areas. Permanent fishing restrictions are in effect in these areas to protect fish and fish habitat.
Species regulations
Always check for restrictions.
| Species | Areas | Min Size | Gear | Limits (d/p/a) |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box And Puget Sound King Crab | 6,106 | Dip Net, Hand Picking, Ring Net, Traps (Crab) | 1/2/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Dungeness Crab | 6,106 | 165mm | Dip Net, Hand Picking, Ring Net, Traps (Crab) | 6/12/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| King Crab | 6,106 | Dip Net, Hand Picking, Ring Net, Traps (Crab) | 2/4/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Other Crab | 6,106 | Dip Net, Hand Picking, Ring Net, Traps (Crab) | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Red Rock Crab | 6,106 | 115mm | Dip Net, Hand Picking, Ring Net, Traps (Crab) | 6/12/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Shore Crab | 6,106 | Dip Net, Hand Picking, Ring Net, Traps (Crab) | 75/150/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
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Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Measure Type | Measure Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6,106 | Reminder | Combined daily limit for Dungeness crab, red rock crab, box crab, Puget Sound king crab and all other king crab is 6. |
| King Crab | Coastwide | Sex Restriction | It is prohibited to possess female King crab |
| 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 |
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Other invertebrates
Other invertebrates
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 table for fishing opportunities and basic regulations.
- Check the Restrictions table for special exceptions and more detailed regulations.
- Get to know the locations of protected areas. Permanent fishing restrictions are in effect in these areas to protect fish and fish habitat.
Species regulations
Always check for restrictions.
| Species | Areas | Gear | Limits (d/p/a) |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abalone | 6,106 | 0/0/0 | Closed | |
| Ghost Shrimp | 6,106 | Hand Digging, Hand Pump | 50/100/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Giant Barnacles | 6,106 | Hand Picking | 6/12/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Goose Barnacles | 6,106 | Hand Picking | 2kg/4kg/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Limpet | 6,106 | Hand Picking | 75/150/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Octopus | 6,106 | Diving, Hand Picking, Hook and Line, Traps (Crab) | 1/2/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Opal Squid | 6,106 | Cast Net, Jigging | 200/400/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Other Shellfish species | 6,106 | 20/40/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Sand Dollar | 6,106 | Hand Picking | 6/12/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Sea Cucumber | 6,106 | Diving, Hand Picking | 12/24/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Sea Urchin | 6,106 | Diving, Hand Picking | 12/24/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Shrimp/Prawn | 6,106 | Ring Net, Spear, Trap (Other species of Shellfish) | 200/400/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Squid, All other species | 6,106 | Cast Net, Jigging | 20/40/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Starfish Sea Star | 6,106 | Hand Picking | 6/12/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
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Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Measure Type | Measure Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrimp/Prawn | Coastwide | Gear Restriction | Floats - 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 200 (aggregate limit) | ||
| Shrimp/Prawn | Coastwide | Gear Restriction | Maximum 4 traps or ring nets or combination of these per fisher. |
| Coastwide | Reminder | Prawns 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. |
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Protected areas
Protected areas
Learn about permanent restrictions that are in effect:
| Area | Type | Closure Name |
|---|---|---|
| 6-9 | Rockfish Conservation Area | Otter Passage |
| 6-16 | Rockfish Conservation Area | Kitasu Bay |
| 6-18 | Rockfish Conservation Area | Kitasu Bay |
| 6-19 | Rockfish Conservation Area | Kitasu Bay |
| 106-1 | Marine Protected Area | Northern Reef MPA |
| Rockfish Conservation Area | Otter Passage | |
| 106-2 | Marine Protected Area | Central Reefs MPA Zone A |
| Rockfish Conservation Area | West Aristazabal Island |
Area Descriptions
| Area | Map | Area Description |
|---|---|---|
| Central Reefs MPA Zone A | Central_Reefs_MPA_Zone_A.jpeg | Central Reefs MPA Zone A core protection zone: Those waters of Subareas 106-2 and 107-1 below a depth of 120 m below the sea surface that lie inside a line that begins at 52°14'03.4"N 129°38'33.2"W, then southerly to 52°16'54.8"N 129°43'13.4"W, then to 52°21'57.1"N 129°43'56.5"W, then to 52°24'24.5"N 129°47'22.8"W, then to 52°29'05.9"N 129°50'59.4"W, then to 52°31'05.2"N 129°50'13.9"W, then to 52°31'06.7"N 129°47'40.9"W, then to 52°27'42.0"N 129°40'25.1"W, then to 52°25'22.9"N 129°37'24.0"W, then to 52°19'47.0"N 129°32'43.2"W, then to 52°16'18.2"N 129°33'22.8"W, then to the beginning point. |
| Kitasu Bay | Kitasu_Bay.png | Those waters of Subareas 6-16, 6-18 and 6-19 that lie northeasterly of a line that: begins at 52°39.326'N 128°51.524'W entrance to Monks Cove then to 52°31.400'N 128°44.589'W near Parson's Anchorage except for the waters of Laredo Inlet that lie north of the parallel passing through 52°40.100' north latitude at Waser Point |
| Northern Reef MPA | Northern_Reef_MPA.jpeg | Northern Reef core protection zone: Those waters of Subareas 105-2 and 106-1 below a depth of 100m below the sea surface that lie inside a line that begins at 53°18'40.4" N 130°52'46.5" W, then southerly to 53°22'12.1"N 130°47'01.7"W, then to 53°22'20.2"N 130°43'12.5"W, then to 53°17'22.8"N 130°38'18.2"W, then to 53°15'01.7"N 130°36'35.5"W, then to 53°10'55.2"N 130°20'19.3"W, then to 53°04'30.2"N 130°25'53.6"W, then to 53°04'58.0"N 130°32'16.9"W then to 53°07'22.2"N 130°37'37.6"W, then to 53°08'36.6"N 130°39'29.5"W, then to 53°08'41.8"N 130°45'40.0"W, then to 53°13'51.2"N 130°46'41.2"W, then to the beginning point. |
| Otter Passage | Otter_Passage.png | Those waters of Subareas 6-9 and 106-1 that lie inside a line that: begins at 53°09.835'N 129°47.579'W south tip of Banks Island then to 53°05.100'N 129°46.600'W in water then to 53°05.000'N 129°50.100'W in water then to 53°08.600'N 130°08.900'W in water then to 53°10.000'N 130°08.900'W in water then to 53°10.000'N 129°57.127'W Terror Point |
| West Aristazabal Island | West_Aristazabal_Island.png | Those waters of Subareas 106-2 that lie inside a line that begins at 52°42.800'N 129°32.500'W in water then to 52°45.300'N 129°25.100'W in water then to 52°38.940'N 129°24.800'W southerly tip of Moore Islands then to 52°23.500'N 129°05.500'W in water then to 52°23.500'N 129°25.300'W in water then to the beginning point |
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