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Fishery Notice - July 31, 2026

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July 31, 2026 Fishery Notice
License No. XFSC 321 2026
SOCKEYE Fishery
Fraser River Thompson River
1. In the waters of the Fraser River:
(i) From Sawmill Creek to Williams Creek,
(ii) From Petch Creek to Texas Creek.
2. In the waters of the Thompson River:
(i) From the Fraser/Thompson confluence to the
Bonaparte River.
Friday July 31, 2026 at 12:01 am to
Friday August 7, 2026 at 12:59 pm
By means of Gillnet, Rod and Reel, Dip Net
NOTE: DFO states additional sockeye licenses may be issued
based on sockeye return numbers going forward.
Chinook Only Fishery
Fraser River Thompson River
1. In the waters of the Fraser River:
(i) From Sawmill Creek to Williams Creek,
(ii) From Petch Creek to Texas Creek.
2. In the waters of the Thompson River:
(i) From the Fraser/Thompson confluence to the
Bonaparte River.
Friday July 31, 2026 at 12:01 am to
Monday September 7, 2026 at 12:59 pm
By means of Rod and Reel, Dip Net.
Coho, Steelhead or Sturgeon must not be retained.

This licence is issued under the authority of SECTION 4 OF THE ABORIGINAL COMMUNAL FISHING LICENCES
REGULATIONS.
This licence is not intended to define an Aboriginal right to fish or its scope; however, for the fishing season, it is
intended to provide a mechanism, for reasons of proper management and control of the fisheries and conservation and
protection of fish, for requiring compliance with the provisions of this licence.
This licence is subject to the Fisheries Act and regulations thereunder, and confers the authority to fish under the
following conditions: Food, Social, and Ceremonial purposes.
Period of Activity:
Licence Holder may harvest during the periods further described in the Terms and Conditions and Species Gear and
Areas portion of this licence document.
Licence Holder:
FIN: 144972 COOKS FERRY INDIAN BAND
3691 DEER LANE
SPENCES BRIDGE BC V0K2L0
Contact Number: 250-458-2224
Individuals or groups assisting with the authorized activity:
This licence is issued to the Cooks Ferry Indian Band for and on behalf of their individual members.
Species, Quantity of Fish, Area(s) and Gear:
Species: SOCKEYE SALMON (Oncorhynchus nerka); CHINOOK SALMON (Oncorhynchus
tshawytscha);
Allowable Fishing
Times:
Start: Friday, July 31, 2026 at 00:01
End: Friday, August 7, 2026 at 23:59
Gear: Gillnet (unspecified)
Rod & Reel (unspecified)
Dip Net
Licence Area: Portions of SAWMILL CREEK TO TEXAS CREEK; Portions of THOMPSON RIVER TO
BONAPARTE RIVER
Additional Descriptions: Additional Descriptions: Fishing is permitted in the following areas:
1. In the waters of the Fraser River:
(i) From Sawmill Creek to Williams Creek; and
(ii) From Petch Creek to Texas Creek.
2. In the waters of the Thompson River:
(i) From the confluence with the Fraser River to the confluence with the Bonaparte River.
Details: CHINOOK SALMON (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)

Allowable Fishing
Times:
Start: Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 00:01
End: Monday, September 7, 2026 at 23:59
Species: CHINOOK SALMON (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
Gear: Rod & Reel (unspecified)
Dip Net
Licence Area: Portions of SAWMILL CREEK TO TEXAS CREEK; Portions of THOMPSON RIVER TO
BONAPARTE RIVER
Additional Descriptions: *Selective Chinook fishing with Dipnets and Rod and Reel remains open through to
September 7.
Fishing is permitted in the following areas:
1. In the waters of the Fraser River:
(i) From Sawmill Creek to Williams Creek; and
(ii) From Petch Creek to Texas Creek.
2. In the waters of the Thompson River:
(i) From the confluence with the Fraser River to the confluence with the Bonaparte River.
Additional Information:
The maximum harvest amounts outlined in this licence are an annual maximum amount and are shared with the
following other licence holders: Ashcroft First Nation, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Nicomen First Nation, Siska Indian
Band, Kanaka Bar Indian Band, Scw'exmx Tribal Council, Spuzzum, Boston Bar and the Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal
Council.
Terms and Conditions:
Definitions
"DFO" means Fisheries and Oceans Canada (formerly Department of Fisheries and Oceans).
“First Nation” means First Nation noted as a Licence Holder in this Licence
“Fish” means those species of fish listed in Parts I & II of Schedule I of the Pacific Fishery Regulations, 1993, including
herring spawn.
"Fishery" means fishing under the authority of this licence.
“Licence” means any type, kind or category of licence as defined in the Fishery (General) Regulations.
Species, Quantity of Fish, Area(s), Dates, Times, Gear and Gear Identification
Subject to amendments to the conditions of this licence and subject to close times as may be varied by the
Director-General, Pacific Region, DFO in accordance with the Fishery (General) Regulations, species of fish set out in
this licence may be harvested under this licence,
(a) in the maximum specified quantities,
(b) during the specified dates and times,

(c) with the specified gear, identified or marked in accordance with the specified method,
(d) at the specified locations, and
(e) in accordance with the other conditions,
set out in this licence.
Subject to closures and other terms and conditions of this licence, the authority to fish each species set out on this
licence will expire on the date specified.
No person shall retain or possess non-target species including Coho, Steelhead or Sturgeon. Please refer to
Fishery General Regulations Section 33. for Release of Incidental
Catch.https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-93-53/FullText.html
Gear and Gear Identification:
The following gear is permitted to be used for Salmon harvesting:
(a) Rod and reel (Angling);
(b) Dip nets; and
(c) Gill nets (subject to the conditions below)
Member of the First Nation may fish one (1) gill net each.
(i) Gill nets shall be no than ten (10) fathoms or sixty (60) feet or eighteen and three-tenths (18.3) meters in overall
length.
(ii) All gill nets must be legibly marked with a floating tag or buoy attached to one end thereof.
(iii) The tag or buoy must be clearly marked with the fishers name and Band card number.
Use of Fish
Fish caught under this licence are for food, social and ceremonial purposes. Without prejudice to future agreements or
regulations, sale of Fish caught under this licence is not permitted.
Designation of Individuals
The First Nations will designate persons who may fish under the authority of this licence and will issue a designation
card (“Designation Card”) to each person, which will bear a unique designation number.
Designations are personal and non-transferable. Proof of designation must be carried at all times by designated
persons while participating in the fishery or while transporting fish harvested in the fishery. Proof of designation must
be presented to any Fishery Officer or Fishery Guardian upon request.
Catch Monitoring and Harvest Reporting
Catch monitoring will be conducted by the First Nation and DFO.
Catch information will be collected by the Nlakapamux Nation, as agreed upon with DFO technical staff and submitted
to the DFO Lillooet office in a mutually determined format, on the Monday of each week, during the fishing season.
Catch and effort information will be reported to Cynthia Breau or a designated assistant.

Contact information as follows: Cynthia Breau, 654 Industrial Place, Lillooet, BC, V0K 1V0 Ph: 250-256-2652 Fax:
250-256-2660 email: Cynthia.Breau@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Compliance with the Fisheries Act
Pursuant to subsection 22(6) of the Fishery (General) Regulations, compliance with the Fisheries Act and the
regulations made under the Act is a condition of this licence.
Replaced due to Issue Error
Licence Issued: 30 July 2026
Licence Printed: 30 July 2026
Licence Issued By: LITA GOMEZ, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

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