Found this on the Northwest B.C. Fishing Report. I think these are great and everyone could benefit from following these.

Ten rules every angler should follow:

Fisheries and Oceans Canada recently released what could become the 10 commandments of ethical fishing. The Code of Conduct for Recreational Fishing, developed by the Sport Fishing Advisory Board, promotes angler ethics on the lakes and rivers of B.C. The code highlight's key areas of responsible fishing through 10 simple points that are applicable to anyone fishing on lakes,streams or tidal waters.
It reads as follows:

1.Handle all fish with care.
2.Limit your catch to ensure fish for the future.
3.Leave your fishing spot cleaner than you found it.
4.Respect the rights of property owners and other outdoor enthusiasts.
5.Use the proper tackle and methods for species being targeted.
6.Promote the sport by teaching children and new participants how to fish.
7.Become informed about your fishery and participate in its management.
8.Report all illegal fishing activities to the proper authorities.
9.Respect the space of others, leave enough room for everyone to fish.
10.Learn the fishing and boating laws and abide by them.

[ 09-01-2001: Message edited by: Firedog ]