Please read and learn about the Craigflower Creek Coalition and their work to protect and restore a remarkable urban watershed that supports populations of coho salmon and coastal cutthroat trout.
Esquimalt Buccaneer Days are back! You can view the 2026 schedule of events at the Buccaneer Days website https://www.esquimaltbuccaneerdays.ca/schedule.
“For 2026, the recreational Halibut fishery total allowable catch is 633,750 pounds. …watch for subsequent Fishery Notices to announce potential in-season changes.” Daily limit of one (1) halibut per day. Possession limit is equal to the daily limit. Maximum length for retention is 112 cm head-on length or 85 cm pectoral length. i.e., head-off. Annual…
No more treble hooks when fishing for salmon. Please review FN0147 re: subareas 19-1, 19-3, 19-4 and 20-4 to 20-7. “Effective 00:01 hours March 1, 2026, until 23:59 hours March 31, 2026, the daily limit for Chinook Salmon is two (2) per day, hatchery-marked only (retention of unmarked Chinook is not permitted).” “New for 2026:…
Please take some time in the next few weeks to learn about the Salmon Allocation Policy Review Process, and provide your feedback by email to DFO before January 23, 2026.
Esquimalt Buccaneer Days are back! You can view the 2026 schedule of events at the Buccaneer Days website https://www.esquimaltbuccaneerdays.ca/schedule.