Fishery Notice

NEW FISHING SEASON BEGINS ON APRIL 1, 2017
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Starting April 1, 2017, 2017 - 2018 Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licences are 
necessary to fish in tidal waters in British Columbia.  

GET YOUR LICENCE ONLINE
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2017 - 2018 Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licences and Yukon Salmon Conservation 
Catch Cards are available for purchase online in the National Recreational 
Licensing System (NRLS). 

Licences can be obtained via any computer connected to the Internet at 
www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sportfish or use online search key words "Recfish 
Licence" to access the licensing web page. In order to print a licence on a 
personal computer, you will need a printer with 8.5 x 11 letter-sized paper, 
Adobe Reader, a compatible web browser, and a valid credit or debit card. 

BEST TIMES TO BUY
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You are encouraged to purchase your licence(s) in advance of a planned fishing 
trip. To avoid system delays, the best time to access NRLS is outside peak 
periods. Peak periods are every day from 12-3pm; every Friday, Saturday, and 
Sunday; April 1st of each year; and anytime there is a major fishery opening, 
such as the Fraser Sockeye opening.

ALTERNATIVE PURCHASE OPTIONS
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If there is an emergency outage, limited internet connectivity or if you are 
having trouble obtaining your licence, you can also visit an Independent Access 
Provider; a list of current service locations may be found at 
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/licence-permis/IAP-FAI-eng.pdf. If you 
are a non-resident wishing to fish for halibut in Areas 23, 121, or 123, you 
must acquire a licence through one of these service locations. 

Refunds will not be issued for licences purchased online, so please ensure your 
licence selection is correct before you complete your transaction.

SPORT FISHING GUIDE
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The British Columbia Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Guide (SFG) is available 
online. For the most current information on recreational fisheries, and to 
download a pdf copy of the SFG visit the online BC Sport Fishing Guide website 
at: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-eng.html

Note that the pdf version of the guide is condensed and includes static 
information that does not change on a regular basis.  In-season changes are not 
included in the pdf and will instead be communicated through regular website 
updates.


FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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Email: fishing-peche@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Phone: 1-877-535-7307

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0308
Sent March 31, 2017 at 0913

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