Charlie Creek

No Fishing: in any stream in Region 4 from Apr 1-June 14 (see tables for additional closed times or exceptions).

Trout/char release: in streams from Nov 1-Mar 31 (see tables for additional dates or exceptions).

Single barbless hook: must be used in all streams of Region 4, all year.

NOTE: “streams” defined on page 80.

Classified Waters: many East Kootenay Rivers and their tributaries are Classified Waters and require a supplemental Classified Waters Licence, see page 7, map of waters on page 33, and the Water-Specific Regulations tables (see pages 35-40).

Trout/char: 5, but not more than

• 1 rainbow trout or cutthroat trout over 50 cm
• 2 from streams
• 1 bull trout (Dolly Varden) of any size

Bass: 0 quota, CLOSED TO FISHING (See tables for exceptions)

Burbot: 2

Crayfish: 25

Kokanee: 15 (none from streams), no more than 5 over 30 cm

Northern pike: 0 quota, CLOSED TO FISHING (See tables for exceptions)

Walleye: 0 quota, CLOSED TO FISHING (See tables for exceptions)

White Sturgeon: 0 quota, CLOSED TO FISHING (No exceptions)

Whitefish: 15 (all species combined)

Yellow perch: 0 quota, CLOSED TO FISHING (See tables for exceptions)

Possession quotas = 2 daily quotas (See tables for exceptions)

Rainbow trout over 50 cm from the main body of Kootenay Lake: 20 per licence year.

When fishing the tributaries of the following lakes, check for special regulations in the tables under both the name of the tributary and the name of the lake (such as “Columbia Lake’s tributaries”):

• Columbia
• Connor
• Duncan
• Kinbasket
• Kootenay
• Lake Revelstoke
• Little Slocan
• Lower Arrow
• Premier
• Slocan
• Trout
• Upper Arrow
• Waneta Reservoir
• Whiteswan

A permit is required for fishing on all waters within the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, including Six Mile, Leach, Kootenay River and Canal and Duck Lake. For details on acquiring a permit visit www.crestonwildlife.ca or call 250-402-6900.

It is illegal to fish for bass, perch, pike or walleye in the Kootenay Region, with the exception of certain waters, as listed in the Water-Specific Tables. This measure is part of B.C.’s management approach to illegal fish introductions. For details, see page 74.

The Main Body of Kootenay Lake is the area east of a line between boundary signs on opposite shores near Balfour Point and Procter Lighthouse.

The Upper West Arm of Kootenay Lake is the area west of a line between boundary signs on opposite shores near Balfour Point and Procter Lighthouse to McDonalds Landing (Six Mile).

The Lower West Arm of Kootenay Lake is the area between McDonalds Landing (Six Mile) and Corra Linn Dam.

Kootenay Lake recovery may require in-season regulation changes. Check website for in-season changes or closure dates for the 2025-2027 season at www.gov.bc.ca/FishingRegulations and information about recovery actions and updated bulletins at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/plants-animals-ecosystems/fish/fish-management/region-4-kootenay.