HOW-TO

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Sportfishing in British Columbia is a popular recreational activity that anyone can participate due to its availability and diversity. From world class steelhead fishery in the Skeena tributaries to put and take trout fishing in urban ponds, there is something for everyone who can hold a fishing rod.

Sportfishing in B.C.

Sportfishing in British Columbia is a popular recreational activity that anyone can participate due to its availability and diversity. From world class steelhead fishery in the Skeena tributaries to put and take trout fishing in urban ponds, there is something for...

Getting Your License

Before you start fishing in British Columbia, you must purchase and carry the correct fishing licences and other additional conservation surcharges. Your fishing licences serve many purposes. Funds generated from licences are used to sustain fisheries that anglers...

Know Your B.C. Fishing Regulations

To fish in British Columbia, anglers need to know the fishing regulations that apply to the BC rivers, lakes and seas where they are fishing. Overwhelmed by the amount of fishing regulations that they are required to follow, newcomers to sportfishing in British...

Catch and Release

Although being able to keep your catches for a fine meal is what draws most of us to fishing, there are times when a fish is required to be released. If a fish is too small, protected, ready to spawn or if you have already retained your limit of fish, then you are...

How To Handle Your Catch

One of the highlights of sportfishing in British Columbia is the privilege of keeping some of your fresh catches to enjoy on the dining table. From battered halibut fillets to smoked salmon and trout, there are many tasty choices to spoil your palate. Beside knowing...

General Fishing Etiquette

Unlike fishing regulations, etiquettes in recreational fishing are not rules that you are required to follow, however they are general guidelines that you are recommended to follow so that you and other users can have a positive fishing experience. Different...

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Fishing Techniques

There are countless lakes, rivers, and ocean fishing opportunities in beautiful British Columbia. Learn about the types of techniques we recommend for each unique body of water and get out there to find what works best for you!