With FN0723-RECREATIONAL Salmon – All salmon – Areas 1 to 29, 101 to 111, 121, 123 to 127, 130 and 142 – Coastwide tidal water gear requirements – Effective September 1, 2026, DFO is implementing gear changes that had been earlier contemplated in the IFMP.
Using a hook having more than one point (e.g., a treble hook) is no longer permitted when fishing for salmon in tidal waters; and
Using a single hook with a measurement greater than 22 millimeters from point to shank is not permitted when fishing for salmon in tidal waters (i.e., the gap width of the hook must be 22 mm or less when fishing for salmon).
These new gear measures apply to all tidal waters in the Pacific Region: Areas 1 to 29, 101 to 111, 121, 123 to 127, 130 and 142.
For clarity, the use of more than one single hook is permitted (e.g., using two single hooks in a tandem set up is permitted).
In simpler language, on September 1, 2026, your gear must comply with these points:
- no treble hooks
- a single barbless hook is permitted
- multiple single barbless hooks tied in series – one after the other – is permitted
- the hook’s distance from point to shank – the hook’s opening – must be 22 millimeters or less
