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British Columbia (BC) Fishing License

BC Ministry of Forests — Fish and Aquatic Habitat
Canada
3
License Types
CAD $36.00
From (Resident)
CAD $110.00
From (Non-Resident)
Under 16
Fish Free
ℹ️
Fees are approximate and updated periodically. Always confirm the current price and any special regulations on the official BC Ministry of Forests — Fish and Aquatic Habitat website before purchasing.
📋 Available License Types
License Type Duration Resident Non-Resident
8-Day Non-Resident Licence Fee in CAD 💧 Freshwater 7-Day N/A CAD $55.00
1-Day Non-Resident Licence Fee in CAD 💧 Freshwater 1-Day N/A CAD $20.00

★ Most popular license type. Fees are approximate — verify at the official agency website.

🌊 Fishing in British Columbia

BC offers some of the world's greatest fishing — Pacific salmon in the Fraser and Thompson rivers, steelhead in the Skeena and Dean rivers, and halibut off the Pacific coast. The famous Haida Gwaii and remote northern rivers are bucket-list destinations.