Emily (Turtle), Priest, Case, and Cap Sheaf Lakes proposed angling regulations

Last updated on February 15, 2025

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Summary: Emily (Turtle), Priest, Case, and Cap Sheaf Lakes changes to hook requirements

Status: Proposed

Region: 2, Lower Mainland

Management unit (MU): 2-16

Regulation type: Method/Gear/Bait

Species: Western Painted Turtle

Closing date: February 14, 2025

Decision statement: Pending

Current and proposed regulations:

Current and proposed angling regulations for Emily (turtle), Priest, Case ad Cap Sheaf Lakes
Waterbody	Current regulation	Proposed regulation
Emily (Turtle)	Regional regulation	Single barbless hook
Priest Lake	Regional regulation	Single barbless hook
Case Lake	Regional regulation	Single barbless hook
Cap Sheaf Lake	Regional regulation	Single barbless hook

Rationale:

Turtles can be inadvertently hooked while anglers are targeting fish. By requiring barbless hooks, the impact of fishing on non-target species like turtles is reduced.

B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations

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