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Area 17 (Nanaimo)

Fishing regulations — season dates, daily limits, and size minimums.

Reference only — Always verify current regulations with official sources before fishing.

Nanaimo

SpeciesSeasonDaily LimitMin SizeGear Restrictions
Chinook SalmonYear-round224.4"Barbless hook and line only
LingcodMay 1 – Sep 30125.6"Descending device mandatory
Coho Salmon011.8"Barbless hook and line only
Dungeness CrabYear-round46.5"Cannot haul traps 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise
HerringYear-round44Cast net or herring jig permitted
RockfishMay 1 – Sep 301Descending device mandatory for release
PrawnsVariable – Variable125Prawn license required $125

62 cm minimum, 10/year coastwide annual limit, salmon conservation stamp required