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Englishman Lake, Abbott Lake, Blue Lake, Fred Lake and Island Lake proposed angling regulations

Last updated on February 15, 2025

This proposal is now closed for comments.

Summary: Englishman Lake, Abbott Lake, Blue Lake, Fred Lake and Island Lake change to quota and hook requirement

Status: Proposed

Region: 3, Thompson

Management unit (MU):

  • Englishman Lake: 3-13
  • Abbott Lake: 3-18
  • Blue Lake: 3-20
  • Fred Lake: 3-19
  • Island Lake: 3-12

Regulation type: Method/Gear/Bait and Quota

Species: All fin fish

Closing date: February 14, 2025

Decision statement: Pending

Current and proposed regulation:

Current and proposed angling regulations for Englishman Lake, Abbott Lake, Blue Lake, Fred Lake and Island Lake

Waterbody

Current Regulation

Proposed Regulation

Englishman Lake
  • No Ice Fishing
  • Rainbow trout daily quota is 2
  • Bait ban
  • Single barbless hook
  • Rainbow Trout daily quota is 2
  • Single hook

Abbott Lake
  • No Ice Fishing
  • Rainbow trout daily quota is 2
  • Bait ban
  • Single barbless hook
  • Rainbow Trout daily quota is 2
  • Single hook

Blue Lake
  • No Ice Fishing
  • Rainbow trout daily quota is 1 with no fish under 50 cm
  • Artificial fly only
  • Bait ban
  • Single barbless hook
  • Rainbow Trout daily quota is 2
  • Single hook

Fred Lake
  • No Ice Fishing
  • Rainbow trout daily quota is 2
  • Bait ban
  • Single barbless hook
  • Rainbow Trout daily quota is 2
  • Single hook

Island Lake
  • No Ice Fishing
  • Rainbow trout daily quota is 1 with no fish under 50 cm)
  • Bait ban
  • Single barbless hook
  • Rainbow Trout daily quota is 2
  • Single hook

Rationale:

The goal of the proposed changes is to provide more angling opportunity without adversely impacting the quality of the fishery. The proposal maintains a reduced daily limit because most of these lakes are stocked lightly and or have good access.