BC Conservation Officers issue 17 fishing violation tickets, 34 warnings over two-day period on Shuswap Lake

SALMON ARM, B.C — The BC Conservation Officer Service says more than a dozen fishing violation tickets were issued during patrols on Shuswap Lake this past weekend.

The service says in a tweet that multiple violations were observed – including fishing over limits, keeping undersized fish, and angling with more than one line.

Over a two-day period, BCCOS says 17 violation tickets were issued, along with 34 warnings, and five fish were seized.

The service also tweeted that two men were found angling in the Seymour arm closure with prohibited gear, and no fishing licenses. Both were issued fines totalling $700.