Fishery Notice

Attention Cook’s Ferry Members:

This notice is to temporarily pause the retention of all non-target species to support conservation efforts. Chinook fishing remains open at this time.

Fish caught under this licence are for Food, Social and Ceremonial purposes only and may not be sold.

Designated fishers must carry their designation card while fishing and transporting fish.

Food, Social and Ceremonial (FSC) Chinook fishing is open from:

July 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to July 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Where you can fish:

Fraser River

• Sawmill Creek to Williams Creek

• Petch Creek to Texas Creek

 Thompson River

• Fraser/Thompson confluence to the Bonaparte River

Permitted gear:

• Rod and Reel

• Dip Net

  
  

You may keep Chinook Salmon.

Do not keep:

• Sockeye Salmon

• Coho Salmon

• Steelhead

• Sturgeon

All Sockeye must be released immediately.

For more information, contact the Cooks Ferry Indian Band Office at 250-458-2224.

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