Wicheeda Lake proposed angling regulation

This proposal is now closed for comments.

Summary: Wicheeda Lake change to rainbow trout daily quota and keeping all other water-specific regulations

Status: Proposed

Region: 7a, Omineca

Management unit (MU): 7-16

Regulation type: Quota

Species: Rainbow trout

Closing date: January 17, 2025

Decision statement: Pending

Current regulation:

• No Fishing from November 1 to April 30
• Rainbow trout daily quota is 3
• Bait ban, single barbless hook

Proposed regulation:

• No Fishing from November 1 to April 30
• Rainbow trout daily quota is 1 with no fish over 40 cm
• Bait ban
• Single barbless hook

Rationale:

Wicheeda Lake is a wild monoculture rainbow trout fishery with regulations in place to protect its high value and wild characteristics for conservation purposes. This lake is considered to have quality angling potential. The fishery is not currently viewed as a retention fishery. It is currently viewed as a wild catch and release fishery with opportunity to retain. It is closed to winter angling and free from ice fishing pressure. Improved access to, and increased activity around this wild lake has placed a focus on it. The proposed changes aim to preserve the integrity of the fishery and opportunity for retention, while considering potential increased accessibility and fishing pressure due to future development plans.