Finfish Aquaculture

The B.C. government supports the sustainable development of the aquaculture industry.  This means acknowledging aquaculture as a legitimate user of the coastal resource, basing decisions on sound science and ensuring sustainable practices.

Freshwater Finfish Aquaculture

These operations occur primarily on private land and encompass commercial enterprises such as salmon and trout hatcheries, trout farms and fee-fishing operations.

• Current List of Finfish Hatcheries
• Current List of Freshwater Finfish Growout Sites

Marine Finfish Aquaculture

Virtually all marine finfish sites are located on tenured Crown foreshore.  While most operations are primarily focused on Atlantic and Pacific salmon production some companies are beginning to diversify into new aquaculture species.

• Current List of Salmon Farms

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Links

• Marine Finfish Aquaculture Application Guide, Siting Criteria and Management Plan

• Coastal Resource Information Management System  (internet based interactive map for viewing coastal and marine data, including aquaculture operations) 

• Licence Applications and Information

• Rainbow Trout Pond Application (non commercial)

• FAQs

• Related Sites and Organizations

• Reports, Studies, and Documents of Current Interest

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Updated: 16 October 2006