BC tidal areas 7 and 107 -Bella Bella, Denny Island: 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 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:
- (d) Daily limit: The maximum number of a given fish species that a person is allowed to keep in one day.
- (p) Possession limit: The maximum number of fish you can have in your possession at any given time, except for what is at your ordinary residence.
- (a) Annual limit: The total amount of fish of a certain species that may be caught and retained during the course of a fishing year which starts on April 1 and ends the following March 31.
- 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 maps
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 7: Download a printable PDF version of this map.
Area 107: Download a printable PDF version of this map.
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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 the FishingBC app catch log.
- Learn more about fishing for salmon
Species regulations
Always check for restrictions.
| Species | Areas | Min size | Gear | Limits (d/p/a) |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinook salmon | 7,107 | 45cm | Barbless Hook & Line | 2/4/10 | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Chum salmon | 7,107 | 30cm | Barbless Hook & Line | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Coho salmon (hatchery and wild combined) | 7,107 | 30cm | Barbless Hook & Line | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Pink salmon | 7,107 | 30cm | Barbless Hook & Line | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Sockeye salmon | 7,107 | Barbless Hook & Line | 0/0/- | Closed |
Last updated: 2024-12-18 09:07:04
Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Measure type | Measure value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon | Coastwide | Reminder | Hatchery (marked) salmon: Chinook and coho salmon with a healed scar in place of the adipose fin. |
| 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. | |
| Chinook salmon | Coastwide | Reminder | Keeping your chinook salmon? You must permanently record all retained catch on your Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence. The licence holder may alternatively record retained catch immediately in an electronic licence held in an approved third-party application linked to their National Recreational Licensing System (NRLS) account, or if mobile internet access is immediately available, directly in their NRLS account. The licence holder shall ensure that all mandatory catch records for the current licence year are produced, either on the licence (paper or electronic), or from the licence holder’s NRLS account at the time of inspection. |
| 7,107 | Annual Limit Pieces | 10 - The coastwide total annual limit for chinook salmon is 10 from all tidal waters that are open to chinook retention. |
Last updated: 2024-12-18 09:07:33
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Other finfish
Finfish other than salmon
- You must immediately and permanently record all retained halibut on your paper licence, your NRLS catch log or the FishingBC app catch log.
- Learn more about fishing for finfish
Species regulations
Always check for restrictions.
| Species | Areas | Min size | Gear | Limits (d/p/a) |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herring | 7,107 | Cast Net, Dip Net, Herring Jig, Herring Rake | 20kg/40kg/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Eulachon | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Mackerel | 7,107 | Cast Net, Dip Net, Herring Jig, Hook and Line | 100/200/- | Open | |
| Northern anchovy | 7,107 | Cast Net, Dip Net, Herring Jig, Herring Rake | 20kg/40kg/- | Open | |
| Other finfish species | 7,107 | Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving | 20/40/- | Open | |
| Pacific sand lance | 7,107 | Cast Net, Dip Net, Herring Jig, Herring Rake | 5kg/10kg/- | Open | |
| Pacific sardine | 7,107 | Cast Net, Dip Net, Herring Jig, Herring Rake | 100/200/- | Open | |
| Surf smelt | 7,107 | Dip Net, Gill Net | 20kg/40kg/- | Open | |
| Tuna, Albacore | 7,107 | Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving | 20/40/- | Open | |
| Tuna, All other species | 7,107 | Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving | 20/40/- | Open | |
| Codfish | 7,107 | Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving | 8/16/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Greenling | 7,107 | Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving | 3/6/- | Open | |
| Halibut | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Lingcod | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Perch | 7,107 | Hook and Line | 8/16/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Rockfish, All species combined | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Rockfish, Yelloweye | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Sablefish | 7,107 | Hook and Line | 4/8/- | Open | |
| Sculpin | 7,107 | Hook and Line | 8/16/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Shark, All other species excluding dogfish | 7,107 | Hook and Line | 0/0/0 | Non-retention | |
| Shark, Basking | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Shark, Blue | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Shark, Bluntnose | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Shark, Brown Cat | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Shark, Great White | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Shark, Salmon | 7,107 | Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving | 1/2/- | Open | |
| Shark, Sixgill | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Shark, Tope | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | Closed | ||
| Skate | 7,107 | Hook and Line | 1/2/- | Open | |
| Sole/Flounder | 7,107 | Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving | 8/16/- | Open | |
| Spiny dogfish | 7,107 | Hook and Line, Spear Fishing while diving | 4/8/- | Open | |
| Sturgeon | 7,107 | Hook and Line | 0/0/0 | Non-retention | |
| Trout (hatchery and wild combined) | 7,107 | 30cm | Hook and Line | 2/4/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Trout (hatchery) | 7,107 | 30cm | Hook and Line | 2/4/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Trout (wild) | 7,107 | 30cm | Hook and Line | 2/4/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Wolf eel | 7,107 | Hook and Line | 0/0/0 | Non-retention |
Last updated: 2025-01-01 00:32:38
Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Measure type | Measure value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herring | 7,107 | 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 | Coastwide | Reminder | Species includes: Pacific cod, Pacific tomcod, pollock and hake but does not include lingcod. |
| Halibut | Coastwide | Reminder | As a Condition of Licence, the possession limit for halibut is EITHER of: one (1) halibut measuring 85 cm to 126 cm in length (65 cm to 97 cm head-off), OR two (2) halibut, each measuring under 85 cm in length (65 cm head-off). No person shall retain a halibut greater than 126 cm head-on length (97 cm head-off). Head-off measurements are made from the base of the pectoral fin at its most forward point to the extreme end of the middle of the tail. |
| 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 | Coastwide | Reminder | Includes kelp, shiner and pile perch, and all species of surf and sea perch. |
| Rockfish, All species combined | Coastwide | Reminder | Rockfish - Anglers in vessels shall immediately return all rockfish that are not being retained to the water and to a similar depth from which they were caught by use of an inverted weighted barbless hook or other purpose-built descender device. |
| Coastwide | Season Planning | For planning purposes only: for in-season requirements, please see current regulations/restrictions for specific areas, gear and individual species limits, and closures/exceptions. INSIDE WATERS - Generally open May 1 to September 30, for Areas 13 to 19 and Subareas 12-1 to 12-13, 12-15 to 12-48, 20-5 to 20-7 and 29-5. Closed year round - Area 28 and Subareas 29-1 to 29-4 and 29-6 to 29-17. OUTSIDE WATERS - Generally Open April 1 to November 15, for Areas 1 to 10, 101 to 110, 130, 142, 11, 21 to 27, 111, 123 to 127, Subareas 12-14 and 20-1 to 20-4, and Area 121 (portion). | |
| Sculpin | Coastwide | Reminder | Cabezon is a species of sculpin; for daily and possession limits, please see the species regulations table above for sculpin. |
| Trout (hatchery and wild combined) | Coastwide | Reminder | Note: (1) Trout - means Brook trout, Brown trout, Cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden, Lake trout, Rainbow trout, Steelhead, and includes Bull trout. (2) Steelhead - in waters where anadromous Rainbow trout are found, Steelhead means a Rainbow trout that is greater than 50cm in overall length. (3) Anadromous means migrating from the sea up rivers or streams to spawn. |
| 7,107 | Combined Daily Limit Pieces | 2 The aggregate recreational daily limit for wild and hatchery trout combined is two (2). | |
| Trout (hatchery) | 7,107 | Daily Limit Pieces | 1 The recreational daily Limit for Hatchery Trout over 50cm is one (1) per day; the recreational daily Limit for Hatchery Trout under or equal to 50cm is two (2) per day. |
| Trout (wild) | 7,107 | Maximum Size (cm) | 50 cm - the recreational daily limit for Wild Trout of 50 cm or less remains two (2) per day; The recreational daily limit for Wild Trout over 50 cm is zero (0). |
Last updated: 2025-01-01 00:33:12
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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.
- If no contamination closures are in effect, check species regulations and additional harvest restrictions.
- 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 7-1 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-2 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-3 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-4 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-5 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-6 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-7 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-8 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-9 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-10 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-11 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-12 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-13 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-14 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-15 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-16 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-17 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-18 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-19 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-20 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-21 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-22 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-23 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-24 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-25 | ||
| 7-26 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-27 | ||
| 7-28 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-29 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-30 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-31 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 7-32 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 107-1 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 107-2 | Closed to All Bivalve Species | |
| 107-3 | Closed to All Bivalve Species |
Last updated: 2025-01-17 15:25:29
Species regulations
Always check for restrictions.
| Species | Areas | Gear | Limits (d/p/a) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clam, Littleneck | 7-17 | Hand Digging, Hand Picking | 60/120/- |
| Clam, Manila | 7-17 | Hand Digging, Hand Picking | 60/120/- |
| Clams, All | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | |
| 7,107 | 0/0/0 | ||
| Cockles | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | |
| Geoduck | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | |
| Mussel, Blue | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | |
| Mussel, California | 7 | 0/0/0 | |
| 7,107 | 0/0/0 | ||
| Mussels, All | 7-17 | Hand Digging, Hand Picking | 75/150/- |
| Oyster, Olympia | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | |
| Oyster, Pacific | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | |
| 7-17 | Hand Digging, Hand Picking | 12/24/- | |
| Scallop, All species | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | |
| Scallop, Weathervane | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | |
| 7,107 | 0/0/0 | ||
| Snail, Moon | 7,107 | Hand Picking | 2/4/- |
| Snail, Other | 7,107 | Hand Picking | 75/150/- |
Last updated: 2024-12-18 13:45:16
Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Measure type | Measure value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bivalve Species | Coastwide | Reminder | Clams: No person shall retain a Manila Clam or Littleneck Clam smaller than 35 mm, nor a Butter Clam smaller than 55 mm. |
| Coastwide | Reminder | Because of the risk of contamination, you are not allowed to harvest bivalve shellfish (for any purpose) within: (1) 300 metres around industrial, municipal and sewage treatment plant outfall discharges (2) 125 metres around a marina, ferry wharf, floating living accommodation, or any finfish net pen (exceptions described as follows) (3) 25 meters around any floating living accommodation facility located within a shellfish aquaculture tenure where a zero-discharge and appropriate waste management plan is a condition of the Aquaculture Licence and is approved by the Regional Interdepartmental Committee (4) 0 meters of any finfish net pen within an aquaculture tenure where an Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Management Plan approved by the Regional Interdepartmental Committee is in operation. | |
| Clam, Littleneck | Gunboat Passage | Daily Limit Pieces | 60 |
| Possession Limit Pieces | 120 | ||
| Clam, Manila | Gunboat Passage | Daily Limit Pieces | 60 |
| Possession Limit Pieces | 120 | ||
| 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. |
| Mussels, All | Gunboat Passage | Daily Limit Pieces | 75 The daily aggregate limit for mussels is 75 of which 25 may be California mussels. Possession limit is twice the daily limit. |
| Possession Limit Pieces | 150 | ||
| 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. |
| Gunboat Passage | Daily Limit Pieces | 12 | |
| Possession Limit Pieces | 24 |
Last updated: 2024-12-18 13:45:28
Area descriptions
| Closure | Map | Area description |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1 Klemtu Area | 7.1.jpeg | The waters and intertidal foreshore of the southern portion of Klemtu Passage at the north end of Fish Island, lying inside a line drawn from a point of land at 52°33.74' north latitude and 128°30.45' west longitude, thence northerly to the southernmost point of Observation Islet to a point of land at 52°34.13' north latitude and 128°30.75' west longitude and continuing north along the eastern foreshore to a point of land located at 52°34.29' north latitude and 128°30.84' west longitude, thence northerly to a point of land located at 52°34.42' north latitude and 128°30.87' west longitude and continuing north along the eastern foreshore of Swindle Island to a point on land located at 52°37.00' north latitude and 128°31.69' west longitude, thence southerly to the northern end of Cone Island to a point on land at 52°36.61' north latitude and 128°31.15' west longitude and continuing south along the western foreshore to a point on land located at 52°33.91' north latitude and 128°30.26' west longitude, and back to the point of commencement. [NAD83] |
| 7.16 Goose, Duck, Gosling Islands | 7.16.jpeg | The waters and intertidal foreshore lying inside a line drawn from the southwesternmost point of Goose Island to the northernmost tip of Duck Island, thence along the eastern foreshore to the southernmost point of the Island, thence southeasterly to the westernmost point on Gosling Island and continuing north along the western foreshore to the northernmost tip of Gosling Island, thence northwesterly to the headland at 51°55.98' north latitude and 128°26.72' west longitude on Goose Island. [NAD27] |
| 7.19 Lagoon in Gunboat Passage | 7.19.jpeg | The waters and intertidal foreshore of the unnamed lagoon in Gunboat Passage at the south end of Cunningham Island, lying inside a line drawn from a point on land at 52°10.47' north latitude and 127°58.90' west longitude, thence easterly to a point on land at 52°10.47' north latitude and 127°58.79' west longitude. [NAD83] |
| 7.2 Bella Bella Area | 7.2.jpeg | The waters and intertidal foreshore of Bella Bella inside of a line drawn from Dryad Point at 52°11.11' north latitude and 128°06.69' west longitude, thence southerly to a point on land on Saunders Island at 52°10.75' north latitude and 128°06.56' west longitude and continuing south along the western foreshore of Saunders Island to a point of land at 52°10.30' north latitude and 128°06.96' west longitude, thence southeasterly to a point on land on Denny Island at 52°09.42' north latitude and 128°04.22' west longitude and continuing south and west along the foreshore of Denny Island to a point on land at 52°07.90' north latitude and 128°07.65' west longitude, thence west to Archibald Point at 52°07.90' north latitude and 128°08.04' west longitude, thence northerly along the foreshore back to the point of commencement. [NAD83] |
| 7.22 Fancy Cove | 7.22.jpeg | The waters and intertidal foreshore of the middle arm of Fancy Cove, on Hunter Island, lying inside a line drawn from a point on land located at 52°03.66' north latitude and 128°00.84' west longitude, easterly to a point on land at 52°03.71' north latitude and 128°00.67’ west longitude. [NAD83] |
| 7.23 Merritt Lagoon | 7.23.jpeg | The waters and intertidal foreshore of the northern portion of Merritt Lagoon, in central Hunter Island, lying north of a line drawn from a point of land located at 51°56.67' north latitude and 128°02.51' west longitude on the tip of the headland of the cove, thence easterly to a point on land at 51°56.67' north latitude and 128°02.01' west longitude. [NAD83] |
| 7.24 Price Island | 7.24.jpeg | The waters and intertidal foreshore of the lagoon and estuary at the mouth of Lipsett and Morley Creeks on the west end of Price Island, lying inside of a line drawn from a point on land located at 52°21.51' north latitude and 128°44.27' west longitude, thence southerly to a point on land located at 52°21.22' north latitude and 128°44.27' west longitude on an unnamed peninsula. [NAD83] |
| 7.26 Suzette Bay | 7.26.jpeg | The waters and intertidal foreshore of an unnamed bay at the east end of Suzette Bay, on the western shore of Dowager Island, lying inside a line drawn from a point on land located at 52°24.73' north latitude and 128°25.66' west longitude, thence northeasterly to a point on land located at 52°25.06' north latitude and 128°25.12' west longitude. [NAD83] |
| 7.27 Morris Bay | 7.27.jpeg | The waters and intertidal foreshore of Morris Bay, on Lady Douglas Island, lying inside of a line drawn from a point on land located at 52°21.12' north latitude and 128°27.13' west longitude thence easterly to a point on land located at 52°21.05' north latitude and 128°26.61' west longitude. [NAD83] |
| 7.28 Lizzie Cove, Hunter Island | 7.28.jpeg | The waters and intertidal foreshore of Lizzie Cove, Hunter Island, surrounding the floating living accommodations, lying inside a line drawn within a distance of 125 m from the outer perimeter of the floating living accommodations, commencing from a point on land at 52°03.20' north latitude and 128°04.99' west longitude and ending at a point on land at 52°03.04' north latitude and 128°04.81' west longitude. [NAD83] |
| 7.4 Berry Inlet | 7.4.jpeg | The waters and intertidal foreshore of Mouat Cove, Berry Inlet lying west of a line drawn from a point on land at 52°16.51' north latitude and 128°19.05' west longitude to a point of land at 52°16.32' north latitude and 128°19.27' west longitude. [NAD83] |
| 7.6 Spiller Channel | 7.6.jpeg | The waters and intertidal foreshore of Spiller Channel, at the southeast end of Don Peninsula, lying inside a line drawn from a point on land at 52°17.50' north latitude and 128°15.60' west longitude, thence northeasterly to a point on the opposite shore at 52°17.60' north latitude and 128°15.49' west longitude. [NAD27] |
| 7.7 Bainbridge Cove | 7.7.jpeg | The waters and intertidal foreshore of Bainbridge Cove, Cunningham Island, inside a line drawn from the point at the southern end of the cove entrance at 52°11.62' north latitude and 127°54.22' west longitude, thence north to the point on the northern end of the cove entrance at 52°11.75' north latitude and 127°54.28' west longitude. [NAD27] |
| 7.9 Spider Island, Queen's Sound | 7.9.jpeg | The waters and intertidal foreshore of the unnamed bay at the south end of Spider Island, on the east side of Queens Sound, lying inside a line drawn from a point on land at 51°50.20' north latitude and 128°15.10' west longitude, thence northwesterly to a point on the opposite shore at 51°50.35' north latitude and 128°15.20' west longitude. [NAD27] |
| 7-25.A | 7-25.A.jpeg | That portion of Subarea 7-25 west of a line from Stubbs Point on Dodwell Island to a point on the northern island of the McNaughton Group at 51 degrees 58.6 minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 13.9 minutes west longitude, then following the eastern shore of that island to the southern tip of that island, then true south to the adjacent island, then westerly following along that island to the narrowest point between it and the island directly to the west (51 degrees 56.50 minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 14.04 minutes west longitude), then true west to that island (51 degrees 56.50 minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 14.074 minutes west longitude), then southerly and westerly along the shore of that island to the most southwestern point of that island at 51 degrees 56.02 minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 15.18 minutes west longitude, then true south to that island directly south of it, and then southerly to the southernmost point of that island at 51 degrees 54.27 minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 14.34 minutes west longitude, and then southerly to 51 degrees 53.97 minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 14.29 minutes west longitude on Hunter Island. |
| 7-25.B | 7-25.B.jpeg | That portion of Subarea 7-25 east of a line from Stubbs Point on Dodwell Island to a point on the northern island of the McNaughton Group at 51 degrees 58.6 minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 13.9 minutes west longitude, then following the eastern shore of that island to the southern tip of that island, then true south to the adjacent island, then westerly following along that island to the narrowest point between it and the island directly to the west (51 degrees 56.50 minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 14.04 minutes west longitude), then true west to that island (51 degrees 56.50 minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 14.074 minutes west longitude), then southerly and westerly along the shore of that island to the most southwestern point of that island at 51 degrees 56.02 minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 15.18 minutes west longitude, then true south to that island directly south of it, and then southerly to the southernmost point of that island at 51 degrees 54.27 minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 14.34 minutes west longitude, and then southerly to 51 degrees 53.97 minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 14.29 minutes west longitude on Hunter Island. |
| 7-27.A | 7-27.A.jpeg | That portion of Subarea 7-27 east of the meridian passing through 128 degrees 9 minutes west longitude and east of a line from the southeastern tip of Clare Island to the northeastern tip of Camel Island. |
| 7-27.B | 7-27.B.jpeg | That portion of Subarea 7-27 west of the meridian passing through 128 degrees 9 minutes west longitude and west of a line from the southeastern tip of Clare Island to the northeastern tip of Camel Island. |
Last updated: 2025-01-17 15:25:29
| Area | Map | Area description |
|---|---|---|
| Gunboat Passage | In Subarea 7-17, that portion of Gunboat Passage from a north/south line between Manson Point and Cone Point east to the boundary line between Madigan Point and Georgie Point, except Sanitary Closure 7.19 (unnamed lagoon east of Dunn Bay). |
Last updated: 2024-12-18 13:45:28
Crab
Crab
Maps
Species regulations
Always check for restrictions.
| Species | Areas | Min size | Gear | Limits (d/p/a) |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box and Puget Sound King crab | 7,107 | Dip Net, Hand Picking, Ring Net, Traps (Crab) | 1/2/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Dungeness crab | 7,107 | 165mm | Dip Net, Hand Picking, Ring Net, Traps (Crab) | 6/12/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| King crab | 7,107 | Dip Net, Hand Picking, Ring Net, Traps (Crab) | 2/4/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Other crab | 7,107 | Dip Net, Hand Picking, Ring Net, Traps (Crab) | 4/8/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Red Rock crab | 7,107 | 115mm | Dip Net, Hand Picking, Ring Net, Traps (Crab) | 6/12/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Shore crab | 7,107 | Hand Picking | 75/150/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
Last updated: 2024-10-01 00:06:06
Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Measure type | Measure value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crab | Coastwide | Gear Restriction | Trap Identification - Traps must be marked with a tag, float or buoy that has your name and telephone number on it. This includes traps tied to a boat or dock or fished from shore. If two traps are attached to one ground-line, it is sufficient to attach a tag, float or buoy that bears the operator's name and telephone number to one end of the ground-line. |
| Coastwide | Gear Restriction | Crab traps are required to have two unobstructed circular escape holes or rings, measuring a minimum of 105 mm in diameter | |
| Coastwide | Gear Restriction | Crab, Prawn and Shrimp Floats - The primary float attached to crab traps must be cylindrical in shape (includes bullet shaped) and a minimum of 27 cm in length and 12 cm in diameter; an optional secondary float may be used of any shape or size other than spherical. The primary float attached to prawn and shrimp traps must be spherical in shape and a minimum of 27 cm in diameter; an optional secondary float may be used of any shape or size other than cylindrical. Floats must be made of a durable material and suitable for operation in marine waters; floats/materials not suitable for use in marine waters are prohibited. | |
| Coastwide | Gear Restriction | Rot Cord - All crab traps must have a section in the top or sidewall that has been secured by a single length of untreated cotton twine no greater than No. 120 (approximately 5 mm or 3/16 inch diameter). This twine is often referred to as rot cord. On deterioration this must produce a rectangular opening with a minimum size of 7 cm x 20 cm, or a square opening with a minimum size of 11 cm x 11 cm. This regulation is intended to ensure that if the trap is lost, the section secured by the cord will rot, allowing captive crabs to escape, and preventing the trap from continuing to fish. On traps with a rigid frame and a freely opening hinged lid the trap lid must be secured by a single length of untreated cotton twine no greater than No. 120 so that the trap lid will open freely when the rot cord is broken. No other fastenings may impede the hinged lid of the trap from opening. | |
| Coastwide | Gear Restriction | A line or rope attached to a trap must be submerged in such a manner that the line or rope does not come into contact with a person or a boat. | |
| Coastwide | Gear Restriction | Gear Permitted Maximum of 2 ring nets, dip nets or traps or combination of these per fisher. Ensure gear is properly marked. Hand picking is permitted including by diving. No sharp-pointed instruments are permitted for harvesting crab. It is illegal to use snares in catching or attempting to catch crabs. | |
| Reminder | Keep navigation channels clear of buoys and lines. Any fishing gear that interferes with safe navigation can be removed under the Navigation Protection Act. | ||
| Crab | 7,107 | Reminder | Combined daily limit for Dungeness crab, red rock crab, box crab, Puget Sound king crab and all other king crab is 6. |
| Higgins Passage | Closed | ||
| Bottleneck Inlet | Closed | ||
| Mussel Inlet | Closed | ||
| Griffin Passage | Closed | ||
| Kynoch Inlet | Closed | ||
| Troup Passage | Closed | ||
| Lama Passage | Closed | ||
| King crab | Coastwide | Sex Restriction | It is prohibited to possess female King crab |
| Coastwide | Packaging and Transporting | In order to be accurately measured, the carapace of King crab that you catch must remain attached until the crab arrives at your residence or it is consumed. | |
| Dungeness crab | Coastwide | Packaging and Transporting | In order to be accurately measured, the carapace of Dungeness crab that you catch must remain attached until the crab arrives at your residence or it is consumed. |
| Sex Restriction | It is prohibited to possess female Dungeness crab | ||
| Red Rock crab | Coastwide | Packaging and Transporting | In order to be accurately measured, the carapace of Red Rock crab that you catch must remain attached until the crab arrives at your residence or it is consumed. |
| Sex Restriction | It is prohibited to possess female Red Rock crab |
Last updated: 2024-10-01 00:05:58
Area descriptions
| Area | Map | Area description |
|---|---|---|
| Bottleneck Inlet | That portion of Subarea 7-6 within Bottleneck Inlet: Defined by those waters inside a line that begins at 52°42.7'N 128°25.5'W, then to 52°42.8'N 128°25.5'W, then following the shoreline back to the beginning point. | |
| Griffin Passage | That portion of Subarea 7-9 inside a line that begins at 52°46.0240'N 128°20.9051'W, then due east to 52°46.0175'N 128°19.9661'W then following the eastern shoreline to the south to the point 52°40.5787'N 128°16.3566'W and then due west to 52°40.5787'N 128°17.2617'W and then following the west shore north to the beginning point. | |
| Higgins Passage | That portion of Subareas 6-16 and 7-3 lying inside of a line that begins at 52°29.074586'N 128°45.836113'W [southwest Swindle Island], then southwest to 52°28.658625'N 128°47.783029'W, then south to 52°27.752182'N 128°47.957771'W, then east to 52°27.505255'N 128°45.896523'W [west Price Island], then following the northern shoreline of Price Island to 52°27.564212'N 128°37.583357'W, then 52°27.919086'N 128°36.925324'W then following the southern shoreline of Swindle Island to the beginning point. | |
| Kynoch Inlet | That portion of Subarea 7-11 that is east of a line starting on the south shore at 52°44.5728'N 127°57.9885'W due north to a point at 52°45.0973'N 127°57.9743'W. This closure includes the eastern portion of Kynoch Inlet and Culpepper Lagoon. | |
| Lama Passage | That portion of Subarea 7-17 (Hauyet): Those waters of Lama Passage and adjacent waters inside a line that begins at 52°4.2'N 128°5.6'W (Westminster Point), then to 52°3.9'N 128°3.0'W (Harbourmaster Point), then following the southern shoreline to the beginning point. | |
| Mussel Inlet | That portion of subarea 7-7 lying easterly of a line that begins at 52°54.608550'N 128°7.088569'W [Carse Point] then south to 52°53.891016'N 128°6.686082'W [east of David Bay]. | |
| Troup Passage | That portion of Subarea 7-15 lying inside of a line that begins at 52°18.201'N 127°57.968'W [Jagers Point], then following the westerly shoreline of Cunningham Island to 52°12.252'N 128°05.718'W [Dumas Point], then to 52°13.595'N 128°07.398'W [Chatfield Island], then following the northerly shoreline of Chatfield Island to 52°18.201'N 128°00.831'W, then due east to the beginning point. |
Last updated: 2024-10-01 00:05:58
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 | 7,107 | 0/0/0 | Closed | |
| Barnacles, Giant | 7,107 | Hand Picking | 6/12/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Barnacles, Goose | 7,107 | Hand Picking | 2kg/4kg/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Limpet | 7,107 | Hand Picking | 75/150/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Octopus | 7,107 | Diving, Hand Picking, Hook and Line, Trap (Other species of Shellfish) | 1/2/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Other shellfish species | 7,107 | 20/40/- | Open (See Restrictions) | |
| Sand Dollar | 7,107 | Hand Picking | 6/12/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Sea Cucumber | 7,107 | Diving, Hand Picking | 12/24/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Sea Urchin | 7,107 | Diving, Hand Picking | 12/24/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Shrimp, Ghost | 7,107 | Hand Digging, Hand Pump | 50/100/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Shrimp/Prawn | 7,107 | Ring Net, Spear, Trap (Other species of Shellfish) | 125/250/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Squid, All other species | 7,107 | Cast Net, Jigging | 20/40/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Squid, Opal | 7,107 | Cast Net, Jigging | 200/400/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
| Starfish sea star | 7,107 | Hand Picking | 6/12/- | Open (See Restrictions) |
Last updated: 2024-10-17 11:56:08
Restrictions
Always check for protected areas.
| Species | Areas | Measure type | Measure value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Invertebrates | Coastwide | Gear Restriction | Rot Cord - All open mesh octopus traps and shrimp/prawn traps must have a section in the top or sidewall that has been secured by a single length of untreated cotton twine no greater than No. 120 (approximately 5 mm or 3/16 inch diameter). This twine is often referred to as rot cord. On deterioration this must produce a rectangular opening with a minimum size of 7 cm x 20 cm, or a square opening with a minimum size of 11 cm x 11 cm. This regulation is intended to ensure that if the trap is lost, the section secured by the cord will rot, allowing captive crabs to escape, and preventing the trap from continuing to fish. On traps with a rigid frame and a freely opening hinged lid the trap lid must be secured by a single length of untreated cotton twine no greater than No. 120 so that the trap lid will open freely when the rot cord is broken. No other fastenings may impede the hinged lid of the trap from opening. |
| Coastwide | Gear Restriction | Trap Identification - Traps must be marked with a tag, float or buoy that has your name and telephone number on it. This includes traps tied to a boat or dock or fished from shore. If two traps are attached to one ground-line, it is sufficient to attach a tag, float or buoy that bears the operator's name and telephone number to one end of the ground-line. | |
| Reminder | Combined daily limit for all shrimp species, including prawn, is 125 | ||
| Other Invertebrates | Coastwide | Gear Restriction | A line or rope attached to a trap must be submerged in such a manner that the line or rope does not come into contact with a person or a boat. |
| Octopus | Coastwide | Gear Restriction | The use of sharp pointed instruments or chemicals is prohibited. |
| Shrimp/Prawn | Coastwide | Gear Restriction | Maximum 4 traps or ring nets or combination of these per fisher. |
| Coastwide | Gear Restriction | Crab, Prawn and Shrimp Floats - The primary float attached to crab traps must be cylindrical in shape (includes bullet shaped) and a minimum of 27 cm in length and 12 cm in diameter; an optional secondary float may be used of any shape or size other than spherical. The primary float attached to prawn and shrimp traps must be spherical in shape and a minimum of 27 cm in diameter; an optional secondary float may be used of any shape or size other than cylindrical. Floats must be made of a durable material and suitable for operation in marine waters; floats/materials not suitable for use in marine waters are prohibited. | |
| Coastwide | 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. |
Last updated: 2024-08-30 11:26:22
Area descriptions
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Last updated: 2024-08-30 11:26:22
Protected areas
Protected areas
Learn about permanent restrictions that are in effect:
| Area | Type | Closure name |
|---|---|---|
| 7-1 | Rockfish Conservation Area | McMullin Group |
| 7-4 | Fishery Closure | Lophelia Reef (q̓áuc̓íwísuxv) |
| 7-18 | Rockfish Conservation Area | McMullin Group |
| 7-19 | Rockfish Conservation Area | McMullin Group |
| 7-25 | Rockfish Conservation Area | Goose Island |
| 7-26 | Rockfish Conservation Area | Goose Island |
| 107-1 | Marine Protected Area | Central Reefs MPA Zone A |
| Central Reefs MPA Zone B | ||
| 107-2 | Marine Protected Area | Central Reefs MPA Zone B |
| Rockfish Conservation Area | Goose Island | |
| 107-3 | Rockfish Conservation Area | Goose Island |
Last updated: 2024-03-19 10:15:03
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. |
| Central Reefs MPA Zone B | Central_Reefs_MPA_Zone_B.jpeg | Central Reefs MPA Zone B core protection zone: Those waters of Subareas 107-1 and 107-2 below a depth of 120 m below the sea surface that lie inside a line that begins at 51°54'43.1"N 129°41'22.2"W, then southerly to 52°01'22.5"N 129°35'48.4"W, then to 52°05'13.5"N 129°34'32.5"W, then to 52°08'48.5"N 129°31'44.1"W, then to 52°08'51.3"N 129°29'18.0"W, then to 52°04'27.1"N 129°21'17.3"W, then to 51°59'40.8"N 129°15'23.9"W, then to 51°56'04.5"N 129°18'46.2"W, then to 51°52'55.7"N 129°36'49.8"W, then back to the beginning point. |
| Goose Island | Goose_Island.png | Those waters of Subareas 7-25, 7-26, 107-2 and 107-3 that lie inside a line that: begins at 52°00.400'N 128°29.700'W in water then true east to 52°00.400'N 128°23.300'W in water then to 51°50.600'N 128°26.100'W in water then true west to 51°50.600'N 128°29.100'W in water then to 51°56.100'N 128°32.500'W in water then to the beginning point |
| Lophelia Reef (q̓áuc̓íwísuxv) | Lophelia_Reef_(q̓áuc̓íwísuxv).png | That portion of Subarea 7-4 that lies inside a line commencing at a point in water at 52° 27.059' N, 128° 27.707' W then easterly to a point in water at 52° 27.087' N, 128° 26.342' W then southerly to a point in water at 52° 25.667' N, 128° 26.261' W then westerly to a point in water at 52° 25.638' N, 128° 27.638' W then northerly to the beginning point. |
| McMullin Group | McMullin_Group.png | Those waters of Subareas 7-1, 7-18 and 7-19 that lie inside a line that: begins at 52°05.500'N 128°29.700'W in water then true east to 52°05.500'N 128°23.300'W in water then true south to 52°00.400'N 128°23.300'W in water then true west to 52°00.400'N 128°29.700'W in water then true north to the beginning point. |
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