Red Lake proposed angling regulation

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: Red Lake implementation of rainbow trout size restriction

Status: Proposed

Region: 3, Thompson

Management unit (MU): 3-29

Regulation type: Quota

Species: Rainbow trout

Closing date: January 17, 2025

Decision statement: Pending

Current regulation:

• Regional regulations
• Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp)

Proposed regulation:

• No harvest of rainbow trout over 50 cm
• Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp)

Rationale:

Update regulations to maintain Red Lake as a Quality Fishery. Try to increase proportion of large-bodied Rainbow Trout available to anglers with none over 50 cm regulation. Brook Trout remain available through regional regulations. 

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