No Adipose Fin = Hatchery 
A very common question for all fishermen is “what is our catch limit?” So this Reel Report is dedicated to answering that question. You are allowed to catch 4 salmon a day and have no more than 8 in your possession.
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Species
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Min Size
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Daily Limit
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Possess. Limit
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Annual Limit
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Season Open
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Gear Permitted
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Chinook
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62 cm
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2
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4
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15
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Apr 1-Mar 31
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Hook & Line
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Chum
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30 cm
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4
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8
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N/A
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Apr 1-Mar 31
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Hook & Line
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Hatchery Coho
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30 cm
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2
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4
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N/A
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June 1-Dec 31
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Hook & Line
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Wild Coho
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Jun 1-Dec 31
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Hook & Line
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Pink
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30 cm
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4
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8
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N/A
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Apr 1-Mar 31
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Hook & Line
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Sockeye
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30 cm
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4
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8
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N/A
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TBD
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Hook & Line
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Wild Coho’s cannot be retained, they must be released. “How do I know if my Coho is wild or hatchery?” You can tell if a Coho is hatchery if the adipose fin is missing. (See pictures)
Sockeye are retainable for a short period of time during most seasons. They are open and retainable at this time on a day-to-day basis.
You may on occasion catch a hatchery Chinook, these are retainable but the DFO does request that you return the head for studies. This is a program that both resorts practice.
Happy Fishing
~ Caylin
