Emily (Turtle), Priest, Case, and Cap Sheaf Lakes proposed angling regulations

Last updated on February 15, 2025

This proposal is now closed for comments.

Summary: Emily (Turtle), Priest, Case, and Cap Sheaf Lakes changes to hook requirements

Status: Proposed

Region: 2, Lower Mainland

Management unit (MU): 2-16

Regulation type: Method/Gear/Bait

Species: Western Painted Turtle

Closing date: February 14, 2025

Decision statement: Pending

Current and proposed regulations:

Rationale:

Turtles can be inadvertently hooked while anglers are targeting fish. By requiring barbless hooks, the impact of fishing on non-target species like turtles is reduced.