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Area 19 (Victoria/Sidney) - primarily Subareas 19-3, 19-4, 19-5, some spots in Area 18

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

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

Sidney

SpeciesSeasonDaily LimitMin SizeGear Restrictions
Pink SalmonYear-round411.8"Barbless hooks mandatory
Chum SalmonYear-round411.8"Barbless hooks mandatory
Chinook SalmonYear-round2 (combined in 19-1,19-3,19-4 - hatchery marked only, 0 wild, min 45cm) / 2 (19-5 to 19-12 - min 62cm)24.4"Barbless hooks mandatory. Single-pointed hooks only March 1-31 in subareas 19-1,19-3,19-4
HalibutClosed as of March 20260Max 102 cm head-on when open
LingcodMay 1 – September 30125.6"
Coho SalmonClosed0Non-retention

Min 30 cm