First observed at location *F with binoculars at 0857, they saw me on the deck and reeled in lines. I returned to deck and took photo 1 as they jetted away. (high speed within the reserve)
cropped to show photo placement
Over view of North side of RCA
Photo 1 -First exit, well within the reserve
They returned to the RCA at 0922, photos 2,3,4 taken for overview of location and ID.
Photo 2 – Return to RCA
Photo 3 – Fishing
Photo 4 – ID
After photo 5 and 6, I attempted to contact them on VHF 16 and 68 (was just going to politely suggest they check the regulations for Rockfish Conservation information). They were even closer to the North Rock by this time.
Photo 5
Photo 6
They looked up, reeled in lines fast, and again jetted off.
Reported to DFO Fisheries Violations Hotline – 1-800-465-4336
Emailed in this report to DFO, as requested during phone conversation
