Big OK (Island) Lake proposed angling regulations

The public is invited to comment on the proposed angling regulation described below until January 17, 2025. A BCeID basic account is required in order to post comments. Users with a business or personal BCeID account will not be able to access the feedback form without registering for a basic BCeiD account.

Summary: Big OK (Island Lake) Lake changes to hook requirement and daily quota for rainbow trout

Status: Proposed

Region: 3, Thompson

Management unit (MU): 3-18

Regulation type: Method/Gear/Bait and Quota

Species: All fin fish

Closing date: January 17, 2025

Decision statement: Pending

Current regulation: 

• No Ice Fishing
• Rainbow trout release
• Artificial fly only
• Bait ban
• Single barbless hook

Proposed regulation:

• No Ice Fishing
• Rainbow trout daily quota is 1 with no fish over 50 cm
• Artificial fly only

Rationale:

Moving to single hook from single barbless hook is in line with regional direction for stocked lakes. Diversifying angling opportunity by allowing limited harvest for smaller fish while implementing size restriction to protect and keep larger fish in the fishery.

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