How to get a saltwater fishing licence in BC
Pacific Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence · Outdoors · British Columbia
Facts checked 7 September 2026
Fish in the ocean and tidal rivers in BC. Buy the federal tidal licence online, add the salmon stamp if you keep salmon, and carry it with you.
How long
Same day
Cost
$25.86
Resident annual: $25.86 · Senior 65+: $13.54 · 1-day: $6.46 · 5-day: $19.70 · Salmon stamp: $7.39 · Checked 2026-09-07
Who issues it
DFO Canada
THE ROUTE
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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OFFICIAL SOURCES
Official application portals & fee schedules
Verified government sources and direct links to apply.
Official Portal
DFO Pacific Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licences
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
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Official Portal
National Recreational Licensing System (NRLS) Portal
Government of Canada
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Official Portal
Pacific Salmon Conservation Stamp Program
Pacific Salmon Foundation
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