BC Family Fishing Weekend
Family Fishing Society of BC
BC's Family Fishing Weekend is an annual celebration of the great sport of fishing. Residents of British Columbia are encouraged to get together with family and friends, to "GO FISH" during the Father's Day weekend and to have fun. "GO FISH" is our slogan to motivate more people to take up angling as a pastime and to enjoy BC's magnificent outdoors. Additionally, we are committed to educating the public of the vital significance of fish and their fragile habitat.
During BC's Family Fishing Weekend BC residents can go fishing within the rules in many of BC's lakes, streams and tidal waters. The BC Government offers a complimentary 3-day basic freshwater license valid only for June 16, 17 and 18, 2017. Fisheries and Oceans Canada also encourages BC residents to try their hand at tidal (saltwater) fishing with a free tidal water fishing license.
Click here to view the list of the 2017 free-to-attend special community fishing events throughout BC.
Contributions and Volunteers Welcome!
Thank you to all of the community volunteers, organizations and local business that make each event possible! The FFW events could not happen without the dedication, hard work and contributions of the many volunteers throughout the province!
For more information about fishing in BC visit gofishbc.com, the website of the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, a sponsor of the FFW.
National Recreational Fisheries Award
The Family Fishing Society of BC is a recipient of the National Recreational Fisheries Award from Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Read the DFO release regarding the presentation - here.
See you on the water and from June 16 - 18, 2017 for the 18th Annual BC's Family Fishing Weekend.