Politics Before Science: New Chinook Regulations Announced
"The public Chinook fishery, which is critical to the BC’s marine fisheries, cannot survive on catch-and-release fishing."
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British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund Approves Seven New Projects
On June 15, the Federal and Provincial Governments announced approval ...
2020 – 2021 Sport Fishing Chinook Regulations Update, South Coast BC
Find out what the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) will announce for the 2020-2021 sport fishing season in British Columbia.
The UVic Chinook and Coho Diet Study
The stomachs of your Chinook and coho salmon are no longer just crab bait; they can help us understand the ecosystem that supports our salmon resource.
Op-Ed: Fishing with Rod on DFO Fraser River Management
Rodney Hsu of FishingwithRod.com provides serious opinion and insight on the DFO's management of the Fraser River recreational fishery..
Salmon Fishing Suspended in the Lower Fraser River
All salmon fishing in the Lower Fraser River is suspended further past the previously announced August 23, 2019 date until “further notice”.
80cm Chinook in Campbell River: Does Size Matter?
When DFO reduced the size of a sport-caught Chinook to 80 cm, it made people in the fishing and tourism economies gape like a newly hooked lingcod.
DFO: No Retention of Chinook Over 80 cm
Today, the DFO held a press briefing to announce what ...
DFO Announces Chinook Fishery Shutdown
As of today, April 16, 2019 an announcement was made for non-retention of Chinook. While how this decision will affect the BC economy overall, there has been tremendous concern on how a decision like this would affect local economies and businesses that depend on tourism—namely “recreational” sports fishing.
Concerns Over Looming DFO Decision for Chinook Fishing Closure
The recreational fishing industry in serious turmoil as they wonder if they will be operating their businesses or not this summer.
