British Columbia has some of the best freshwater and saltwater fishing opportunities in the world. There are more than 80 species of fish available in the province's lakes and streams, including several types of trout, salmon, sturgeon, smelt, catfish, and stickleback - just to name a few!
Before you begin freshwater fishing, you must purchase a valid angling licence. This can be done online, via the link below. A basic licence will allow you to use the following methods: angle, down-rig, ice fish, set line, spear fish, or trap crayfish. All other methods are considered illegal. There are also quotas and size limits on the fish you are allowed to catch; these differ depending on which region of BC you are in.
If asked, you must present your licence, gear, and catch to a conservation officer, RCMP constable, or a park warden. To enforce quotas and size limits, they must be able to count, measure, and identify your catch. To ensure that this is possible, you must leave the head, tail, and all fins on your fish until you've arrived home. You can remove the gills and internal organs beforehand to reduce spoilage. You are not allowed to can, bottle, or fillet your fish, nor can you freeze your fish together in an unrecognizable block before arriving home.
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