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Originally Posted by ROA
If I am reading it right you could still fish for coho, pinks, chum in the ocean? And a possible total closure of the Skeena?
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As of now I believe the Skeena and Nass river systems are Closed until
further notice. If test fisheries indicate a sufficient return of salmon, the river may be opened at a later date (possibly with limit or special slot size imposed). No decision is final on the tidal waters around Prince Rupert as of yet. There has been rumours that if the closure is imposed it will be to all fishing as to reduce mortality from catch and release (but one again, no final decision). A final decision might not be made until early May. Also rumoured is a closure of Yelloweye, and changes in rockfish limits, as well as a reduction in the maximum length for Halibut to 115cm from 133cm after April 1st. Negotiations are ongoing at this point.
There are also discussions about closing salmon fishing in some areas around Vancouver Island, citing low food stocks for “endangered” pod of resident Orca’s... all in all a lot of uncertainty at this point... Hope for the best...