Regan Lake, Flora Lake, Lizard Lake proposed angling regulation
Last updated on December 13, 2024The 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: Regan Lake, Flora Lake and Lizard Lake removal of waterbody-specific regulations
Status: Proposed
Region: 1, Vancouver Island
Management unit (MU):
- Regan Lake: 1-6
- Flora Lake: 1-4
- Lizard Lake: 1-3
Regulation type: Quota and Method/Gear/Bait
Species: All fin fish
Closing date: January 17, 2025
Decision statement: Pending
Current and proposed regulation:
|
Waterbody |
Current Regulation |
Proposed Regulation |
|---|---|---|
|
Regan Lake |
|
Revert to Regional Regulations |
|
Flora Lake |
|
Revert to Regional Regulations |
|
Lizard Lake |
|
|
Rationale:
In April 2017, regulations were developed for these lakes as part of the West Coast Region Small Lake Nutrient Enrichment Program. The program investigates the potential increase in the number of large-bodied fish through nutrient enrichment. Extensive research has shown that nutrient enrichment did not result in the desired outcome with only minor yields of large-bodied fish. The objective of this proposal is to reverse the fishing regulations that were enacted in 2017 on all three lakes to increase fishing effort and satisfaction. Removing the current regulations will help meet the urban and family fishery objective goals. All three lakes are currently or historically stocked with large populations of rainbow and/or cutthroat trout. There are no conservation concerns for the proposal.