Fishery Notice

British Columbia's Family Fishing Weekend is a celebration of the great 
tradition of sport fishing.  On June 17, 18 and 19, 2016, the public can go 
fishing at no cost in many of BC's lakes and rivers. The Government of Canada 
is also providing an opportunity to fish at no cost (these dates only) in all 
tidal waters; for these dates a Tidal Water Sports Fishing licence is not 
required to fish in BC tidal waters except for species and area restrictions as 
specified below. This is applicable to both adults and juveniles (children aged 
15 and under), as well as to Canadian residents and non-residents.


HALIBUT AND LINGCOD REQUIREMENTS
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If you are planning to retain halibut in any tidal waters, and/ or lingcod in 
Areas 12 to 19 (excluding Subarea 12-14), and Subareas 20-5 to 20-7 and 29-5:

- You must obtain a complimentary Tidal Water Sport Fishing licence online: 
www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sportfish

- Check daily, possession and size limits and closures online: 
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-eng.html

- All tidal area closures and recreational fishing limits and restrictions 
still apply.

- Immediately record your catch on your licence.


SALMON REQUIREMENTS
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If you wish to retain salmon in any tidal waters:

- You must obtain a complimentary Tidal Water Sport Fishing licence AND 
purchase a salmon conservation stamp online: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sportfish

- Check daily, possession and size limits and closures online: 
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-eng.html

- All tidal area closures and recreational fishing limits and restrictions 
still apply.

- Record your catch on your licence if you retain any Chinook.


OTHER SPECIES
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If you wish to fish for other species and in Areas not specified above:
	
- You do not require a licence to fish tidal waters during the Family Fishing 
Weekend.

- Check daily, possession and size limits and closures online: 
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-eng.html

- All tidal area closures and recreational fishing limits and restrictions 
still apply.


JUVENILE LICENCES
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Juvenile licences for children aged 15 and under are free all year round, and 
may be obtained as described below.


ALREADY HAVE A LICENCE?
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If you already have a valid Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence, you must carry 
your licence with you and record your catch in ink on your licence for the 
species specified in your licence conditions (halibut, lingcod, chinook 
salmon).   


OBTAINING A LICENCE
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If you wish to retain lingcod in the areas specified above, or halibut or 
salmon in any tidal waters during the Family Fishing Weekend, plan ahead! 

Licences will be available online from June 10 2016 and can be obtained via any 
computer connected to the internet at www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sportfish or by 
using web search key words "Recfish Licence". Once you register, you will also 
be able to replace a lost licence or renew future licences through the National 
Recreational Licensing System (NRLS).

Licences can also be obtained at select public access points from June 10 2016; 
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. 
It is recommended that you contact the applicable Independent Access Provider 
to confirm the availability of licences and business hours prior to departure.  

To minimize system delays, the best time to access NRLS is outside of peak 
periods. Peak periods are every day from 12-3pm; every Friday, Saturday, and 
Sunday; and anytime there is a major fishery opening, such as the Fraser 
Sockeye opening.

To see an instructional video on how to obtain your Tidal Water Sport Fishing 
licence, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=303w6Y3D88c.

If you encounter problems with printing, you can log into your account at a 
later time and reprint your licence using the "licence replacement" function.

Refunds will not be issued for licences purchased online, so please ensure your 
licence selection (including the effective date) is correct before you complete 
your transaction.  


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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

Family Fishing Weekend website: 
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/weekend-eng.html

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0502
Sent June 9, 2016 at 1042

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