Fisheries Section

A coastal cutthroat juvenile assessment in the Lakelse Watershed

Regional Fisheries Section Primary Activities....

• Freshwater fisheries management in lakes and streams in Skeena Region
• Fisheries management & conservation, lake stocking, angling regulations, and classified waters
• Cooperative fisheries management with government agencies, First Nations and NGOs
• Review & Approval of scientific fish collection and live fish possession and transportation permits
• Collect and provide scientific fisheries information, data and support for First Nations treaty negotiation tables and other user groups
• Contact Regional Fisheries Staff

Related Links....

Inter-Ministry Library

Recreational Freshwater Fishing: BC Ministry of Environment Recreational Fisheries Home Page

• BC Freshwater Fishing Regulation Synopsis
• Angling Licences & Fees Information
• BC Freshwater Fisheries Society (information on lake stocking, hatcheries, small lakes management, sport fishing tips & more...)
• FISH WIZARD "Fresh Water Fisheries Society of BC"

Fish & Habitat: BC Ministry of Environment Fish Biodiversity Home Page

• BC Min. of Environment Fish Fact Publications (PDF format)
• Freshwater Fish ID keys "Know Your Fish!"
• Bulkley River "rock snot" what is it?
• Skeena Region - Reduced Risk In-stream Work Windows and Measures (PDF 194KB)

Ministry of Environment Fisheries Information Unit (Fisheries Information Summary System, BC Watershed Atlas & GIS, fish stocking, lake and stream queries, bathymetric maps, RSIC standards)

Fisheries Information Products Sheet (New) (PDF 126KB)

• DFO/BC Fisheries Project Registry

Department of Fisheries & Oceans Home Page

• Tyee Test Fishery - steelhead index for the Skeena River
• Fisheries & Oceans - Pacific Region
• Regulation Supplement (non-tidal & tidal salmon regulations)
• Current DFO Fishery Notices

Skeena Region Fisheries Management Report Series & Inventory Reports, Maps and Data....

• Complete & Up-to-Date Skeena Fisheries Management Report Series
• ECOCAT Search the BC ECOsystem report CATalogue
• Skeena Region 1:20k Reconnaissance Fish & Fish Habitat Inventory data FTP site (1996-2000 "as is, where is" data source)

Classified Waters of Skeena Region....

• Classified Waters in BC - conservation surcharges & stamps
• Steelhead Stream Classification Policy and Procedure

 

Skeena Fisheries Advisory Committee.

• SFAC Summary Poster (PDF 42kb)
• SFAC Terms of Reference (PDF 22kb)
• Angling Regulation Process Flow Chart (PDF 16kb)
• SFAC Member Regulation Proposal Submission Guidelines & Form (MS Word 297kb)
• 2006 Meeting Minutes (PDF 105kb)
• Call for SFAC Non-affiliated resident angler participants
  • summary poster (PDF 92kb) of participation requirements
  • download Resident Angler nomination form & instructions
    (pdf 51kb) (MS Word 247kb)
• 2007 Meeting *Updated January 21, 2008
• 2008 Meeting *Updated February 5, 2008

Scientific Fish Collection Permit Information....

• Scientific Fish Collection Application Procedures
• New Permit & Authorization Application Procedures Flow Chart
• Questions?...call 1-800-663-7867
  

Live Fish (rainbow trout) Possession and Transportation Permit Information....

Parties interested in possessing live rainbow trout in a private pond for hobby purposes, contact BC Permit and Authorization Service Bureau and submit the necessary (Wildlife Act Section 2.1) application form and payment by regular post to Min. of Environment, Permit & Authorizations Bureau, PO Box 9372 Victoria BC V8W 9M3. Rainbow trout are the only species permitted. Call 1-800-663-7867 with any questions.

• Licenced Finfish Hatchery Sites in BC

Last Update: February 1, 2008

Regional Office Address:

Skeena Region
Ministry of Environment
Bag 5000, 3726 Alfred Avenue
Smithers, BC Canada.  V0J 2N0
ph: (250) 847-7260 fax: (250) 847-7728