Fishery Notice

Starting today (April 1, 2015), 2015 - 2016 Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licences 
are necessary to fish in tidal waters in BC.  

Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licences can be obtained via any computer connected 
to the Internet at www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sportfish or by using Google search 
key words "Recfish Licence". In order to print a licence on a personal 
computer, you will need a printer with 8.5 x 11 letter-sized paper, Adobe 
Reader, a compatible web browser, and a valid credit or debit card. 

To avoid system delays, the best time to access the National Recreational 
Licensing System is outside of peak periods. Peak periods are every day from 12-
3pm; every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; April 1st of each year; and anytime 
there is a major fishery opening, such as the Fraser Sockeye opening.

If there is an emergency outage, limited internet connectivity or if you are 
having trouble obtaining your licence, you can also visit an Independent Access 
Provider; a list of current service locations may be found at 
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/licence-permis/IAP-FAI-eng.pdf. If you 
are a non-resident wishing to fish for halibut in Areas 23, 121, or 123, you 
must acquire a licence through one of these locations. 

Refunds will not be issued for licences purchased online, so please ensure your 
licence selection is correct before you complete your transaction.  


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Email: fishing-peche@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Phone: 1-877-535-7307

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0300
Sent April 1, 2015 at 0845

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