Fish and Wildlife Branch

Angling Licences & Fees

Youth Exemption

If you are under 16 and a resident of B.C.:

• you may sport fish without any licence or stamp.
• you do not need to be accompanied by a licence holder.
• you are entitled to your own quota of fish.

If you are under 16 and a non-resident of B.C.:

• you do not require any licence or stamp to sport fish, but you must be accompanied by a person (resident or non-resident) who has the appropriate licences and stamps.
• any fish you keep must be counted as part of the catch and possession of your accompanying licence holder.
• if you want to catch and keep your own quota of fish, you may buy a licence and any necessary supplementary licences and stamps.