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Somass River salmon fishing regulations

Somass Park reach

Open on Oct 28: Chinook 2 per day, only 1 over 77 cm; Coho 2 per day, 1 may be unmarked.

Season windows

• Sockeye, May 1 to Jul 23: 1 per day, 05:00 – 22:00 only
• All species, Jun 1 to Aug 24: Bait ban
• Chinook, Aug 25 to Dec 31: 2 per day, only 1 over 77 cm
• Coho, Aug 25 to Sep 18: 2 per day, hatchery marked only
• Coho, Sep 19 to Dec 31: 2 per day, 1 may be unmarked

Where: From the northern boundary of Somass Park (off Service Road) downstream to the southern boundary of the park. Square boundary signs may mark these.

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.