Is this a reportable offence

[fishnut9]

Last fall i went to swan lake by debolt to go fishing. I loaded up my little inflatable dinghy and rowed into the middle of the lake, anchored, casted and laid back. Then i hear this motor coming closer. Then i look up and see this guy with a gas motor zoom by and almost knock me over. Well i woulda flipped him off but i didnt want to get into a fist fight on a boat. Now i thought i read that this lake was electric only and no gas allowed. Can i call f&w next time i see that.

[lyallpeder]

I would call the report a poacher line at 1 800 642 3800 and ask the dispatcher if they want to act on it

ps I put the number on the back of my fishing permit so I have it when I need it

[nicemustang]

Yes absolutely.

[fish on]

X2 call 310 000 they will get you what you need. toll free

[deg72]

apparently motors on that lake is an actual issue, ive heard of instances when there has been 3-4 gas boats on it at one time

[Bear Ballz]

X2 call 310 000 they will get you what you need. toll free

Report a poacher
1-800-642-3800.
# 3800 on your cell

[Rick.]

It is illegal for the operator of a boat to operate it in a manor which is dangerous to others so you could also call the police if that's what happened.

I fish out of a 12 foot aluminum at the Shuswap and it seems like it's considered "Good Sport" by many operators to try to capsize me. It is unbelievable how close they come and at such a high speed. It is such a huge lake there is no other reason for them to come so close. Rick.

[Mike_W]

ps I put the number on the back of my fishing permit so I have it when I need it

I actually think that the report a poacher line should be printed on the back of all licences. (don't think it currently is)
Also on another note I tried to get in touch with the report a poacher line once through directory assistance and they had nothing on file under report a poacher...I called the local F&W office the next day and had a little gripe with them about this.

I think the report a poacher line should be "advertised" more widley so that non hunter are also aware of the right place to call should the witness something they interperet as illegal .....lets face it there are not nearly enough F&W officers out there and we as citizens need to act as the eyes and ears for the officers to help protect our resource.

[Albertadiver]

It's on everyone's WIN card. If you hunt or fish, you have the number in your wallet pretty much at all times.

[tatonkagp]

Dude I fish Swan all the time and I am not quiet about people breaking the rules. I hope I run into someone trying to drive a gas boat on there when I am setting up at the boat launch. On another note next time you run into a fish and wildlife officer, ask for his or her card, they all have them, I carry mine in my wallet by my licence all the time. If the person you phone in on gets busted, you get a reward.

[Joe Fehr]

Real problem on that lake and I hope they crack down on these idiots. Not sure why they can't understand no gas motors allowed. Plus what the guy did to you is extremely illegal.

[fishnut9]

Real problem on that lake and I hope they crack down on these idiots. Not sure why they can't understand no gas motors allowed. Plus what the guy did to you is extremely illegal.

Yeah i dont understand why you need a gas motor. The lake is so small i can probably swim across it. Its only like 2 football fields long

[Don Andersen]

fishnut9,

I've seen the same thing. The Gas motors were being used by folks doing research.

Don

[johnk]

fishnut9,

I've seen the same thing. The Gas motors were being used by folks doing research.

Don

Must've been there the same day, Don. These two guys were checking water quality!

[fishnut9]

fishnut9,

I've seen the same thing. The Gas motors were being used by folks doing research.

Don

So i guess the 2 kids they had with rods were his assistants lol.

[mooseknuckle]

I would call the report a poacher line at 1 800 642 3800 and ask the dispatcher if they want to act on it

ps I put the number on the back of my fishing permit so I have it when I need it

It's 2010!!! Save the number to your cell phone RAP 1 800 642-3800. Or fire up the electric, or start paddling to shore.... hop in your vehicle, pack all your gear, then drive how ever far to a gas station or a pay phone dial directory get the number report it, then after that try and get back to the lake and salvage the rest of your day.:wave: