Salmon Waters › Vancouver Island

Koksilah River salmon fishing regulations

incl. tributaries

Open on Oct 28: Coho 1 per day, maximum size 35 cm.

Season windows

• Coho, Apr 1 to Mar 31: 1 per day, maximum size 35 cm
• All species, Jul 1 to Sep 30: No fishing (Jul 1 – Sep 30)
• All species, Dec 1 to May 31: No fishing (Dec 1 – May 31)
• All species, Apr 1 to Mar 31: Bait ban

Where: Koksilah River including tributaries.

4 salmon/day all species combined.

From the DFO Region 1 freshwater salmon page dated 2026-10-05. Not an official source: check DFO fishery notices and the signs at the water before you fish.