Tidal waters sport fishing licenses can be purchased online through the department of fisheries and oceans. They are also available province-wide from vendors, including sporting good stores, resorts, service stations, marinas, charters, and department stores. For further information please contact the Pacific Fishery License Unit at 604-666-0566.
Salmon stamps For Sport Fishing Licenses
A salmon conservation stamp must be affixed to licenses held by anglers, both adult and juvenile, wishing to retain any species of Pacific salmon. The stamp is annual.
Replacement Licenses
When Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licenses are lost or accidentally destroyed, a replacement license must be obtained prior to resuming fishing, and can be acquired at no cost from any license vendor. The vendor will ask you to complete and sign a Statement of Loss describing the disposition of the original license. It is illegal to hold more than one license.
Non-Tidal Licensing
Angling license information for non-tidal waters is also available in the annual British Columbia Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis.
Your Non-tidal Angling License must be validated with a provincial salmon conservation stamp to keep a salmon of any legal size or species (other than kokanee) from non-tidal waters. A stamp is not required if you intend to release all salmon caught, however a provincial Non-tidal Angling License is still required.
Fisheries & Oceans Licensing Contacts
Nanaimo Pacific Fishery License Unit
60 Front Street, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 5H7
Phone 250-754-0400
Fax 250-754-0403
Vancouver Pacific Fishery License Unit
Suite 200-401 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C.,V6C 3S4
Phone 604-666-0566
Fax 604-666-5855
Prince Rupert Pacific Fishery License Unit
417-2nd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, B.C., V8J 1G8
Phone 250-627-3413
Fax 250-627-3496
