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Where's the bite in BC?

The current rules, the species each area holds and live conditions, across BC's tidal waters and salmon rivers.

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Tidal saltwaterFish by zoneSalmon, halibut, rockfish & crab, by DFO areaBy speciesSalmonWhere each species is open, plus how to target itPlan your windowTidesPredicted tides up and down the BC coastA river or streamSalmon in fresh waterStill federal (DFO), even off the tide
You need a licence before you fishSaltwater / tidal waters (salmon, halibut, rockfish, crab, prawn): get a BC Tidal Waters sport fishing licence (DFO).Lakes, rivers & streams (trout, char, kokanee): get a BC freshwater fishing licence (Province of BC).
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FN1013-RECREATIONAL·Issued September 17, 2026 at 1022

FN1013-RECREATIONAL - Salmon - Coho - Stamp and Somass rivers - Region 1 - Coho Management Measures - Effective September 19, 2026

FN1008-R·Issued September 16, 2026 at 0846

FN1008-Recreational - Salmon - Chinook Salmon - Coquitlam River (BC Lower Mainland) - Region 2 - Change to retention limits for unmarked Chinook - Effective 00:01 Hours September 19, 2026 to December 31, 2026

FN0961-RECREATIONAL·Issued September 3, 2026 at 1211

FN0961-RECREATIONAL - SALMON - CHINOOK SALMON - COQUITLAM RIVER (BC LOWER MAINLAND) - REGION 2 - CHANGE TO RETENTION LIMITS FOR HATCHERY-MARKED CHINOOK - EFFECTIVE 00:01 HOURS SEPTEMBER 5 TO DECEMBER 31, 2026

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