Fish and Wildlife Branch - First Nations Sports Fishing Exemption



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First Nations Sports Fishing Exemption

If you are an Indian as defined under the Indian Act (Canada) and a resident of B.C.:

you are not required to obtain any type of fishing licence or stamp to sport fish in non-tidal waters.