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If
you are 16 years of age or older:
* you must have a valid basic licence to sport fish for any species
of fish in non-tidal waters (including salmon).
* you must purchase appropriate supplementary licenses and stamps.
* you must carry your license while sport fishing and if asked, produce
it for inspection by a Conservation Officer, Fishery Officer, RCMP
constable, Park Ranger in a park or an Officer under the Wildlife
Act.
* basic and supplementary licenses and stamps are not valid in National
Parks.
If
you are under 16 and a non-resident of BC:
* you do not require any licence or stamp to sport fish, but you
must be accompanied by a person (residential or non-residential)
who has the appropriate licenses and stamps.
* any fish you keep must be counted as part of the catch and possession
of your accompanying licence holder.
* If you want to catch and keep your own quota of fish, you may
buy a license and any necessary supplementary licenses and stamps.
If you are a
resident of BC and disabled, you may qualify for a reduced fee license.
To get an application form contact any Government Agent Office,
BC Environment Office or write to :
Fisheries Branch
Ministry of Environment
Lands and Parks
2-780 Blanchard Street
Victoria, BC V8V 1X4
Classified
Waters
A number of highly productive yet heavily fished rivers and streams,
are currently being monitored, requiring all anglers to have a special
license to fish in these areas.
The Classified
Waters License is a supplementary license, purchased in addition
to a basic angling license and species-specific conservation surcharge.
Anglers planning
guided trips can simply purchase their licenses through their guides.
For anglers
planning a non-guided trip, a Classified Waters License may be purchased
at sporting goods stores, through Government Agents and from local
resort operators or guides.
For more information,
contact the Fisheries Branch
International
Travelers
When entering Canada, visitors will be asked to provide proof of
citizenship. All vehicles should carry a motor vehicle registration
form and proof of insurance. Vehicles not registered to the driver
require a letter of authorization.
For further
information concerning customs regulations, contact
Revenue Canada, Customs Border Services, Regional Information Unit,
333 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5R4 or call (604) 666-0545.
GST rebates for visitors
The Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 7% is applicable to
most purchased goods and services, but rebates on accommodations
and purchases taken out of the country can be claimed by non-residents
of Canada. Some restrictions apply.
For more detailed
on-line information please visit the D.F.O. Page
(Canadian Department of Fisheries).
For more
information by phone in Canada, call 1-800-66-VISIT
Outside Canada, call (902) 432-5608; or contact
Canada Customs at (604) 666-1802
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