British Columbia Fishing Regulations

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White Sturgeon — Fraser River (Region 2)

British Columbia, Canada

White sturgeon may not be retained anywhere in B.C. Parts of the Fraser (e.g. Jesperson's, Herrling Island and Seabird Island side channels) are closed to all fishing May 15–Jul 31 — verify current area closures. Source: 2025–2027 B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, B.C. Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. These are regional default limits — water-specific regulations in the official tables (and DFO notices for salmon) may differ. Always verify the current official synopsis before you fish.

Applies to: White Sturgeon · Fraser River

Season: Open for catch-and-release where not closed · Daily limit: Catch and release only — no retention of white sturgeon anywhere in B.C. · Size limit: Size limit not recorded — check official rules · License required

White Sturgeon — Nechako River (Region 7A)

British Columbia, Canada

The Nechako white sturgeon is an endangered population; all fishing for white sturgeon is closed. Do not target sturgeon. Source: 2025–2027 B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, B.C. Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. These are regional default limits — water-specific regulations in the official tables (and DFO notices for salmon) may differ. Always verify the current official synopsis before you fish.

Applies to: White Sturgeon · Nechako River

Season: Closed all year · Daily limit: Closed to all fishing · Size limit: Size limit not recorded — check official rules · License required

Yellow Perch — Charlie Lake (Region 7B)

British Columbia, Canada

Region 7B (Peace) default limit for yellow perch on Charlie Lake. Source: 2025–2027 B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, B.C. Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. These are regional default limits — water-specific regulations in the official tables (and DFO notices for salmon) may differ. Always verify the current official synopsis before you fish.

Applies to: Yellow Perch · Charlie Lake

Season: Open all year (check for in-season changes and ice-off/aeration closures) · Daily limit: 5 per day · Size limit: Size limit not recorded — check official rules · License required