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FishingBC

Name: FishingBC
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Rating: 4.59 (1 reviews)

Ditch the paper license and fish with confidence. Access real-time DFO regulations, marine weather, and effortless catch logging to help preserve British Columbia's world-class fisheries.

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Sport Fishing Institute of BC

Your Essential Digital Tackle Box

Cast with confidence using the only official tool designed for compliance, safety, and conservation in British Columbia's tidal waters.

Go Paperless & Stay Legal

Replace your paper license. Securely store your BC Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence and record mandatory catches like Chinook and Halibut directly in the app.

Live Location-Based Rules

Fish without the guesswork. Access real-time regulations, emergency closures, and contamination alerts tailored to your exact GPS coordinates.

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Screenshots

FishingBC - Splash screen for the FishingBC tidal and saltwater fishing app showing contributor logos — Splash screen for the FishingBC tidal and saltwater fishing app showing contributor logos

FishingBC - Screenshot of the FishingBC app displaying a digital tidal waters sport fishing license with salmon conservation artwork — Screenshot of the FishingBC app displaying a digital tidal waters sport fishing license with salmon conservation artwork

FishingBC - A catch log entry in the FishingBC app showing a photo of a woman holding a large Chinook Salmon with date and location details. — A catch log entry in the FishingBC app showing a photo of a woman holding a large Chinook Salmon with date and location details.

FishingBC - Screenshot of the FishingBC app showing official saltwater fishing regulations and alerts for Chinook Salmon in Nanaimo. — Screenshot of the FishingBC app showing official saltwater fishing regulations and alerts for Chinook Salmon in Nanaimo.

FishingBC - The species identification screen of the FishingBC app displaying illustrations of Chinook Salmon and Pacific Halibut with an AI-powered identification feature. — The species identification screen of the FishingBC app displaying illustrations of Chinook Salmon and Pacific Halibut with an AI-powered identification feature.

FishingBC - FishingBC app screen showing GPS location based maps with fishing area regulations and catch recording options — FishingBC app screen showing GPS location based maps with fishing area regulations and catch recording options

FishingBC - FishingBC app interface displaying a GPS location based map with water depth data — FishingBC app interface displaying a GPS location based map with water depth data

Description

NEW & IMPROVED FOR SPRING 2025! FishingBC is the official app for tidal (saltwater) fishing in British Columbia, created by the Sport Fishing Institute of BC with support from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Features: • Now the FishingBC app replaces the need to carry a paper licence! After linking it with your BC Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence, the FishingBC app allows you to permanently record, store, and display mandatory catch information including for Chinook salmon, halibut, and lingcod, as well as provide proof of your current, valid licence. • Up-to-date, easy-to-view official regulations including closures and contamination areas. • Updated catch log and species ID to identify and record your catch and access your historical catch data. • Certified Tidal Angling Guides (CTAG) can now easily complete DFO catch log requirements. • UBC Enhanced Catch Log provides additional Chinook and Coho catch log information to University of British Columbia researchers. • Current, location-based weather forecasts including marine synopsis.