Read our Recreational fishing licence fee exemptions page for more information on these. These trusts are regulated by law and overseen by two committees made up of recreational fishers - one for saltwater and one for freshwater.
If you pay for a one year or three year recreational fishing licence period online, over the phone or if you renew your licence using your renewal letter, you will receive a plastic receipt in the post. Evidence of payment is your receipt number, which must be able to be produced if requested by an authorised officer until you receive your receipt in the post. If you have changed address since you last purchased your NSW fishing licence fee receipt, you can update your contact details either by:.
You can also update your contact details when you renew your licence online. When emailing or phoning to update your address, please provide your licence number and name plus your new contact details.
All annual licences are valid for the current licence year, April 1 to March 31, starting on the date purchased. The Classified Waters Licensing System was created to preserve the unique fishing opportunities provided by these waters, which contribute significantly to the province's reputation as a world class fishing destination. The classified waters of B. To fish on a stream during the period when it is classified, you need all of the following:.
Note: Regional Water-Specific Tables. Your Classified Waters Licence may be purchased on-line or from any licence vendor who may offer this service. The Classified Waters Licence is an annual licence. This means you can fish on any Class I or Class II water in the province during the year the licence is valid. Class I and Class II classified waters licences are sold on a per day basis and are date and water specific.
Although anglers may purchase as many classified waters licences as they wish, each licence must not exceed 8 consecutive days.
Exception: Special rules apply for the Dean River. These regulatory measures are to help ensure a quality fishing experience, reduce crowding and to support trout conservation. The following angler day quotas for non-guided non-residents will be distributed throughout the angling season:. Classified waters licences for non-residents are available for purchase through the online angling licensing system on March 1 st of each angling year at PST along with all other angling licence pre-sales for the new licence year.
Licence pre-sales will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once the non-guided non-resident angler days are fully allocated, non-guided anglers may choose to either fish with a licensed angling guide or choose another classified water without these restrictions. There are no limits on the number of days which a Canadian resident may fish the classified portions of the Dean River. To fish the Class 1 - Main Section of the Dean River, from Crag Creek to signs m above the canyon, you must enter an annual limited entry draw held in early April.
The Dean River Draw is now been run, all applicants have been notified of their results by email. If you have questions about the draw, please email fish. Log In to E-Licensing. Comments will be sent to 'servicebc gov. Enter your email address if you would like a reply:. The information on this form is collected under the authority of Sections 26 c and 27 1 c of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to help us assess and respond to your enquiry. Questions about the collection of information can be directed to the Manager of Corporate Web , Government Digital Experience Division.
I consent. Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Skip to side navigation Accessibility Statement. Section Navigation. Hunting in B. Freshwater fishing in B. Freshwater fishing regulations. Resources for vendors. Freshwater Angling Guides. Hunting and angling offences. Hunting and Fishing Licence Retail Vendors. COVID updates. Licences can be purchased: Online from Freshwater Fishing E-Licensing In person from Licence Vendors Freshwater fishing licences are available in a range of options from single day to annual licences that last all year, from April 1 through March 31st.
Expand All Collapse All. If you are 16 years or over: You must have a valid basic licence to sport fish for any species of fish in non-tidal waters including salmon You must purchase appropriate supplementary licences and stamps to fish for conservation species see conservation surcharges and white sturgeon sections below or on Classified Waters see Classified Waters section below.
These can be added to your basic licence at any time by accessing the e-Licence system and printing an updated licence, or by visiting Service BC or a Licence Vendor You must carry your licence while sport fishing and, if asked, produce it for inspection by a Conservation Officer, Fishery Officer, RCMP constable, Park Ranger in a park, or an Officer under the Wildlife Act Your basic non-tidal angling licence must be legible and can be provided in the following formats: An unmodified paper copy printed on 8.
You must record each sturgeon that you keep or release on your Sturgeon Fishing Report Card. When you keep a sturgeon, you also must complete and attach a sturgeon tag to the sturgeon.
It is not required to fish for salmon in the ocean or other river systems. Individuals may alternatively choose not to fish for spiny lobster and would then be eligible to purchase a report card after sitting out one lobster season. A: All report cards must be reported by January 31 of the following year, except the spiny lobster report card which is due by April You can either report your harvest online or return your report card to the address listed below:.
A: Eligible low-income seniors, who are at least 65 years of age, and honorably-discharged veterans with a service-connected disability of at least 50 percent, may qualify for a Reduced-Fee Sport Fishing License.
The CDFW also offers Free Sport Fishing Licenses to persons who are blind; low-income American Indians; developmentally disabled persons; and residents who are so severely physically disabled that they are permanently unable to move from place to place without the use of a wheelchair, walker, forearm crutches, or a comparable mobility-related device. Proof of eligibility for all free and reduced-fee licenses is required. Q: There are often in-season regulation changes for groundfish.
How can I find out about these changes if I do not have a computer? Using a touch tone keypad, anglers can now get the latest regulations information over the phone; with a cell phone, it's even possible to get this information while at sea. Each species has a unique life history so researchers must tag individuals of the species in which they are interested. Q: How do I find out when the next good low tide is or how low the tide will be? A: Most boating and tackle stores have inexpensive or free tide-books.
You can check the tide predictions in the daily newspaper for the area you are interested in or check online. License and Revenue Branch P. Home Licensing Fishing. Annual Sport Fishing Licenses valid January 1, through December 31, or for the remainder of the year if purchased after January 1 A sport fishing license is required for any person attempting to take fish, mollusks, crustaceans, invertebrates, amphibians, or reptiles in inland or ocean waters. After you prequalify for your first Disabled Veteran Reduced Fee Sport Fishing License , you can purchase disabled veteran licenses anywhere licenses are sold.
How to Prequalify for a Disabled Veteran or Recovering Service Member License Send a photocopy of your identification and documentation of eligibility by: Mail to any CDFW license sales office Fax at Secure document upload - To upload your documentation, you must request a secure document upload. Send your request for a secure document upload to LRB wildlife.
You will receive a response with a link to upload your documentation securely. DO NOT send your documents via email.
Recovering Service Members must submit a letter from their Commanding Officer or a military doctor. Telephone number Email address optional, but may expedite issuance For hunting licenses only - proof of hunter education Proof is not needed if you purchased a California hunting license after CDFW will have your hunter education on file.
Certification of blindness by an optometrist or an ophthalmologist is required. Print Free Sport Fishing License Application - Blind PDF Form Any person who is a resident of the State and who is so severely physically disabled as to be permanently unable to move from place to place without the aid of a wheelchair, walker, forearm crutches or a comparable mobility-related device. Verification by a licensed physician or a copy of the previous year's free fishing license is required.
Certification by a licensed physician or the director of a State regional center is required. Certification of tribal enrollment, a copy of the Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood, or a copy of an official tribal membership or identification card with membership number is required. Q: Where can I purchase a sport fishing license? Q: How long is an annual sport fishing license valid?
Q: Do I have to wear my fishing license? Q: How do I replace a lost or destroyed fishing license? Q: Can I laminate my license? Q: Can I get a refund of my fishing license fee? Q: Can I purchase a fishing license for my friend? Fish and Game Code, Section a A sport fishing license is not required to take fish for any purpose other than profit by means of angling from a public pier in the ocean waters of the state. Q: What kind of validations or report cards do I need? Q: Are children required to purchase report cards?
Q: When and where should I return my report cards? You can either report your harvest online or return your report card to the address listed below: Abalone Report Card must be returned to the Department of Fish and Wildlife, N. Q: Can I get a free or low-cost fishing license? Q: Where can I ask questions about marine sport fishing? A: Biologists tag fish for many reasons, including: To follow fish movement over time and to ascertain migration patterns.
To discover habitat preferences for fish at different ages, or reproductive stage. To determine how fast fish grow. To get information on fish mortality and population size. Q: What should I do with the tag found on the fish I caught?
Related Information. Available for any resident or nonresident honorably discharged disabled veteran with a 50 percent or greater service-connected disability. Available for any recovering service member of the US military.
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