{"id":73750,"date":"2021-05-29T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-29T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interior-news.com\/2021\/05\/29\/bcs-family-fishing-weekend-returns-june-18-to-20\/"},"modified":"2021-05-29T20:30:00","modified_gmt":"2021-05-29T20:30:00","slug":"bcs-family-fishing-weekend-returns-june-18-to-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interior-news.com\/2021\/05\/29\/bcs-family-fishing-weekend-returns-june-18-to-20\/","title":{"rendered":"BC\u2019s Family Fishing Weekend returns June 18 to 20"},"content":{"rendered":"

Father’s Day weekend offers more than a time to salute Dad, it’s also B.C.’s Family Fishing Weekend!<\/p>\n

After all, what better way to spend a little quality time together than with an annual celebration of fishing, held this year from June 18 to 20. During the three-day event, Canadian residents \u2013 those who have lived in Canada for the preceding 12 months \u2013 can go fishing without a licence.<\/p>\n

During the annual event, sponsored by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, Habitat Conservation Trust Fund<\/a> and the Pacific Salmon Foundation<\/a>, the Province waives the requirement for residents to buy or carry a non-tidal (freshwater) basic licence during the third weekend in June, and the Friday immediately prior.<\/p>\n

The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, which manages tidal fishing, also offers the opportunity to go saltwater fishing<\/a> for free.<\/p>\n

The weekend does carry some exceptions: <\/strong><\/p>\n

If you plan to fish for species that require a conservation surcharge stamp \u2013 steelhead, Shuswap Lake rainbow trout and char, Kootenay Lake rainbow trout, white sturgeon, and salmon in both tidal and non-tidal waters \u2013 or angle Classified Waters (highly productive trout streams; listed as Class I or Class II waters in the water-specific tables of the fishing regulations) you are still required to purchase the appropriate licence(s) and conservation surcharge stamps.<\/p>\n

As well, anglers must still adhere to catch quotas and regulations<\/a>. Make sure you have read and understood the Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis<\/a> so that you know where you can go fishing, and which fish species you can catch.<\/p>\n

Family-Friendly Community Events<\/strong><\/p>\n

During BC’s Family Fishing Weekend, free fishing events for anglers and families are typically held around the province, with knowledgeable volunteers often on-hand to teach you the tricks of the trade. However, due to COVID-19, events have gone online with the the Society and the B.C. Wildlife Federation host a day of free workshops for all ages. Topics include learn to fish lessons, lure making, fly-tying, door prizes and more!<\/p>\n

The Family Fishing Webinar Series runs June 12 from 9am to 4pm:<\/p>\n