Peter Hope and Little Peter Hope Lakes proposed angling regulation
Last updated on January 8, 2025The 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: Peter Hope and Little Peter Hope Lakes changes to hook requirement and rainbow trout daily quota
Status: Proposed
Region: 3, Thompson
Management unit (MU): 3-20
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 daily quota is 2
- Bait ban
- Single barbless hook
Proposed regulation:
- No Ice Fishing
- Rainbow trout daily quota is 5 (regional regulations)
- Bait ban
- Single hook
Rationale:
Peter Hope and Little Peter Hope Lakes proposal is consistent with regional direction to move from single barbless hooks to single hooks on small, stocked lakes. Increasing harvest limit to help combat natural recruitment coming from Peter Hope Creek and increase fish growth, condition and size. The risk of overharvest is reduced with winter closure.
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