British Columbia Sport Fishing
BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship / Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC — WILD (gov.bc.ca)
Licence fees
| Resident annual | $41.15 CAD |
| Non-resident annual | $91.44 CAD |
Source: Province of British Columbia — 2025/2027 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis (gov.bc.ca); licence year Apr 1, 2026–Mar 31, 2027. Fees before tax. Non-resident (Canadian) annual $62.87. (2026). Fees exclude provincial tax; U.S. visitors are non-residents.
Target species
Rainbow TroutCutthroat TroutDolly VardenLake TroutKokaneeWhite SturgeonSteelheadSalmon
Size & bag limits
| Species | Min size | Bag limit | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| All freshwater fish (general) | — | verify locally | BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis 2025–2027 — daily limits vary by region, water, and species; general possession limits apply where not specified. |
| Steelhead (retention) | — | verify locally | Requires a Steelhead Conservation Stamp ($28.57 resident / $68.57 non-resident alien) and a recorded retention. Many waters are catch-and-release only. |
| White Sturgeon | — | verify locally | Requires a White Sturgeon Conservation Licence; strict slot limits, mostly catch-and-release. |
BC splits freshwater (provincial, via WILD) and tidal (federal DFO) fishing. Annual freshwater: resident $41.15, non-resident (Canadian) $62.87, non-resident alien $91.44, before tax. Required stamps/surcharges: Steelhead $28.57/$68.57, non-tidal Salmon $17.14/$34.29, Classified Waters licences. A free FWID is required. Crown copyright: aggregated with attribution only.
Informational only, not legal advice. Canadian Crown copyright differs from 17 U.S.C. §105; confirm all fees, seasons, and closures with the provincial/territorial agency before fishing.