The Province will allow the freshwater fishing season in rivers and streams on southern Vancouver Island to go ahead, starting Sept. 16.

This summer’s high temperatures and low rainfall caused drought conditions across the Island. The Province closed freshwater fishing from Campbell River to Victoria in response. 

High water temperatures pose health risks for many fish, particularly trout, and increase catch-and-release mortality rates.

Quick Facts:

• The Province is responsible for non-salmon freshwater fisheries, including sea-run steelhead, cutthroat and Dolly Varden.
• The federal government is responsible for First Nations fisheries, commercial and recreational fisheries in tidal waters, and salmon fisheries in non-tidal waters.

Learn More:

• For further information about fishing regulations on Vancouver Island and throughout the province, visit: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations
• Learn about drought and water conservation in B.C. at: http://arcg.is/1W9SMZv