All freshwater sport fishing regulations in effect in British Columbia (except for salmon fishing and fishing in National Parks) are published every two years as the Regulations Synopsis. Become familiar with these regulations before going fishing.
Printed copies of the synopsis are available from:
Use the map to select the region of interest or choose from the tabs below
General information
Wildfire notice: Stay up to date on regulation changes and vehicle/access restrictions during wildfire season. While planning your angling trip please visit fire bans and restrictions for the most up to date information.
Provincial level Synopsis Section (PDF, 598 KB)
Water | In-season correction/change | Effective date |
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Region 1 Synopsis Section (PDF, 1.2 MB)
Water | In-season correction/change | Effective date |
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Cowichan River from the CNR Bridge (70.2 Mile Trestle) to Skutz Falls | No fishing from Dec 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 (to support recovery of trout and steelhead) | November 30, 2023 |
Region 2 Synopsis Section (PDF, 699 KB) (Updated August 3, 2023)
Angler updates:
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Region 3 Synopsis Section (PDF, 636 KB)
Water | In-season correction/change | Effective date |
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Region 4 Synopsis Section (PDF, 489 KB) (Updated July 31, 2023)
Water | In-season correction/change | Effective date |
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Kootenay Lake - Main Body | Page 38 - Kootenay Lake - Main Body: The annual quota of rainbow trout over 50 cm is 20 per year (not 10 per year). | April 1, 2023 |
Region 5 Synopsis Section (PDF, 699 KB)
Water | In-season correction/change | Effective date |
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Region 6 Synopsis Section (PDF, 1.6 MB)
Angler update:
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Region 7A Synopsis Section (PDF, 674 KB)
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Region 7B Synopsis Section (PDF, 470 KB)
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Peace River From HWY 29 Bridge to Site C Dam | Artic Grayling release, including tributaries; Mountain whitefish release Lake Trout daily quota: 3 any size, all year Kokanee daily quota:10 No fishing from mouth of Halfway River to fishing boundary signs approximately 5 km upstream and 5 km downstream, March 1 - June 30. |
November 15, 2023 |
Peace River from Site C Dam to boundary signs 1,200m downstream | No fishing | November 15, 2023 |
Peace River Downstream of boundary signs located approximately 1,200 m downstream of Site C dam |
No fishing upstream of boundary sign located approximately 800 m downstream of Site C Dam Arctic Grayling release |
November 15, 2023 |
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The updated 2024 Provincial Fisheries Management: Drought Response Plan is available for download
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