Conservation officers were out checking in on fishers over the first July weekend in the South Okanagan.
The officers were busy inspecting angler catches and ensuring compliance with all fishing regulations.
"Anglers are reminded to know the regulations regarding possession limits, daily quotas, species, identification, and proper transportation of any fish within your possession," the Conservation Officer Service said in a post to social media.
For example, the daily allowed quota of Kokanee from Osoyoos Lake prohibits keeping any over 30 centimetres, and catches of yellow perch in any of the South Okanagan lakes are limited to 20 per day.
Other regulations include no fishing from the trestle over Trout Creek and no powered boats on Vaseux Lake due to the bird sanctuary.
The Conservation Officer Service also reminds people that it is unlawful to possess live fish without the proper permits. Catching and releasing the fish safely is legal, but keeping them is not without a permit.
An annual fishing license, effective from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, is $41.15 for a resident of B.C., a one-day license is $11.43, and an eight-day license is $22.86. Licenses can be purchased online at www.gov.bc.ca/fish-licence, or from a Service BC location in person.
For more information on the fishing season and the full list of regulations of fishing regulations for the Okanagan region, you can go to www.gov.bc.ca/FishingRegulations
