Emily (Turtle), Priest, Case, and Cap Sheaf Lakes proposed angling regulations
Last updated on January 16, 2025The public is invited to comment on the proposed angling regulation described below until February 14, 2025. A BCeID basic account is required in order to post comments. Users with a business or personal BCeID account will not be able to access the feedback form without registering for a basic BCeiD account.
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:
|
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.
Collection notice:
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