Hi there, your email was forwarded to me for response. Page 12 of the Tidal Waters guide states "Barbless hooks are required for all salmon fishing (plus cutthroat trout and steelhead). Both single and treble barbless hooks are acceptable except in the tidal waters of the Fraser River." This means you can use a treble hook at the mouth of the Capilano River in Area 28.
You may also use up to 2 single pointed hooks in tandem in this area provided the hook measurement is no greater than 15 mm between the point and shank of the hook.
Debra Sneddon
Fisheries Manager, Recreational Fisheries
ph: 604-666-6509
fax: 604-666-7112
hi
i found a very confusing part in the tidal water sports fishing regulation.
in page 19 of the guide book. it says..
"it is prohibited to use more than two single pointed hooks in tandem(as when fishing with bait) in the waters of burrard inletnear the mouth of the capilano river.... "
does it mean a treble hook wihich is attached to an artificial lures is allowed in mouth of capilano river(14 st to lions gate bridge) in area 28?
the guide book also mention as following in page 12.
"barbless hooks are required for all salmon fishing . both single and treble hooks are acceptable except in the ..... "
thanks
chongki kim
member of KALBC(korean angler's league BC)
604-562-3975