Fishing and hunting
Get licences and permits, understand regulations, apply to funding programs and find scientific research related to fishing, aquaculture and migratory bird hunting. Get facts on seals and Canada’s seal harvest. Find out if certain areas are closed to shellfish harvesting due to contamination.
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Aboriginal fishing
Find information about programs supporting Aboriginal fisheries in Canada. Apply for commercial fishing and conservation activity funding.
Commercial fishing
Renew or apply for your commercial fishing licence online. Access fishery management plans and openings and closures; find statistics, stock status reports, fishery quotas and total allowable catch information.
Recreational fishing
Get your recreational fishing licence, find guidance and regulations, apply for conservation project funding, nominate someone for a national award, get industry statistics and data.
Seals and sealing
Get facts and data on Canada’s seal harvest and learn about the six species of seals.
Hunting migratory birds
Find out about the hunting regulations for ducks, geese and other migratory birds.
Shellfish harvesting closures
Before harvesting bivalve shellfish (e.g. clams, oysters and mussels) check that fishing areas are open and shellfish are safe to eat. Get the latest information about closures in your area.
Aquaculture
Find out about sustainable fish and shellfish farming in Canada–includes licences, regulations, environmental management, industry statistics and reporting, and science and research.
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British Columbia recreational fishing licences
A Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence is required when fishing tidal waters or freshwater salmon in B.C. Your licence is available online or from an Independent Access Provider.
Report poaching
If you observe a fisheries violation, you are encouraged to report it. In any province or territory, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).