In addition to dozens of Family Fishing Weekend events across B.C., the Department of Fisheries and Oceans is providing free access to most fishing in the province.
Just for this one weekend, June 15-17, people can fish without a Tidal Waster Sports Fishing licence except if they鈥檙e catching salmon or if they鈥檙e catching Halibut or Lingcod in the Strait of Georgia.
All fishing closures and restrictions do still apply, and will be enforced, emphasized DFO in their notice, reminding people to before they get out their rods.
Salmon fishing in tidal waters will still require a complimentary tidal fishing licence, but people will still need to purchase a salmon conservation stamp.
As for freshwater salmon fishing, people will need a free Family Fishing Week licence or a juvenile tidal fishing licence, and a salmon conservation stamp.
Dozens of events are also scheduled for the weekend, with each community鈥檚 event posted .
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