BC Fishing Regulations & Licences
Freshwater Fishing in B.C.
If you are 16 years of age or older you must have a valid basic freshwater fishing licence to sport fish in non-tidal waters in BC. You must also purchase the appropriate supplementary licences and stamps.
If you are under 16 and a resident of BC, you may sport fish without any licence or stamp but must still abide by the regulations.
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Pacific Region Fishing – Fisheries and Oceans Canada
All anglers must have a fishing licence to fish tidal waters in BC. Children under the age of 16 are free but must still obtain a licence.
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