BC has closed some southern inside waters in the Victoria area to all fishing for Orca habitat protection. On the ECVI up to Campbell River, the bag limit was reduced to 1 Chinook to protect Fraser river Chinook that do not migrate far to the north. This action is expected to result in a 35% catch reduction. Under strong consideration is closing waters off WCVI from Port Renfrew to Tofino to all fishing for Orca Habitat protection. It seems operating a SONAR at or around 50Khz interferes with Orca communications.

I see this as good news for endangered Chinook recovery; plus my boat is laid-up for repairs.