Fraser Valley (Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC) – It’s the start of the 2026-27 freshwater fishing season. Beginning April 1, 2026, anyone aged 16 years and older needs a new basic, non-tidal fishing licence to fish B.C.’s fresh waters. There are annual, eight-day, or one-day licensing options. Purchase your new licence online at the Wildlife Information and Licensing Data (WILD) site, or in person at a FrontCounter BC location, Service BC location, or participating licence vendor.
Additional stamps or licences are required if you plan to fish for certain species (such as salmon), or in specific locations. You can add these to your basic non-tidal licence at the time of purchase, or log back into the WILD system at a later date to add them.
Get your licence through this link — https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/recreational-freshwater-fishing-licence?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=4_2026
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The 27th Annual B.C. Family Fishing Weekend will take place from June 19 to 21, 2026. Since no fishing licence is required to go fresh- or saltwater fishing during this weekend, it’s a great time to get together with family and friends and enjoy dropping a line at your local lake or pier.
Coordinated and promoted by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, the B.C. Family Fishing Weekend invites fishing and hunting groups, Indigenous communities, volunteers, and local governments to come together and host events like fishing demonstrations and guided instruction, rod and tackle loan, community gatherings, or waterway clean-ups.
You organize the event, and our team will help to promote it! We provide support, promotion, and fishing gear and tackle. If you are interested in hosting an event, please fill out a form, or contact us to find out more.
New national survey map for aquatic invasive species launched
The federal government is investing $1 million in projects aimed at preventing and managing aquatic invasive species, while also launching a new online tool to track their spread across Canada. Read the press release, or explore the map.
