ag-2013-14-w-eng

table of contentsGENERALGeneral Regulations.............................................................................................2Important Telephone Numbers.............................................................................4Licence Fees.........................................................................................................4SalmonSeason Dates........................................................................................................5Fall Angling.........................................................................................................5Retention Limits..................................................................................................6Catch and Release................................................................................................6Watershed Management Plans.............................................................................8Closed for the Season ........................................................................................13TroutTrout Angling Zones..........................................................................................16Season Dates......................................................................................................16Winter Trout Angling.........................................................................................17Daily Bag and Possession Limits.......................................................................17Rainbow Trout ..................................................................................................18Brown Trout.......................................................................................................19Special Trout Management Areas .....................................................................21SmeltSmelt Fishing Waters.........................................................................................24ANNEXESAnnex 1: Coastal Waters and Inland Waters......................................................26- Angling in Coastal/Non-scheduled Waters.............................................27Annex 2: Guide Requirements...........................................................................27Annex 3: Disabled Angler Program...................................................................29Annex 4: Salmon Management Measures.........................................................29- River Classifications...............................................................................29Annex 5: Salmon Angling Log..........................................................................30- Fishing in National Parks........................................................................32- Returning Scientific Tags........................................................................32Annex 6: Salmon River Catch Data...................................................................34PUBLIC NOTICESThe Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation.................................................33Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS).........................................................................41Fish Habitat and All-Terrain Vehicles................................................................42Nalcor.................................................................................................................43Boating Safety....................................................................................................44Salmometer........................................................................................................482013–2014 angler’s guideThe Angler’s Guide is published by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). It providesanglers with information on some of the regulations pertaining to salmon and trout anglingin inland and coastal waters of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is recommended thatanglers read the guide to become familiar with the regulations prior to fishing. Regulatorychanges to management measures such as season dates, bag limits, river closures, andlicence fees may occur following publication. The Angler’s Guide is neither a legaldocument nor a complete collection of current applicable legislation; it is an abbreviatedguide issued for the convenience of anglers. The Fisheries Act and Regulations, and theWildlife Act and Regulations, should be consulted for interpreting and applying the law.If further clarification is required, please contact DFO or the provincial governmentoffices listed on Page 4.Published By:Fisheries and Oceans CanadaCommunications BranchNewfoundland and Labrador RegionP.O. Box 5667, St. John’s, NL A1C 5X1www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.caDFO/2013-1857 Cat no:Fs111-1/2013E ISSN: 924-0589Angler’s Guide 2013-2014 1