KNOW YOUR WATERS
One trip. The right fishing rules.
Start with your province or territory, then check the exact waterbody, species and date on the authority’s website. Licence requirements, catch limits and in-season closures are separate checks; national parks can have their own rules.
British Columbia · tidal waters
DFO licence ↗DFO recreational fishing ↗Official authority resources · Checked October 12, 2026
British Columbia · freshwater
Freshwater licence ↗freshwater regulations ↗Official authority resources · Checked October 12, 2026
Alberta
Government regulations gateway ↗Official authority resources · Checked October 12, 2026
Saskatchewan
Angling regulations ↗Official authority resources · Checked October 12, 2026
Manitoba
eLicensing FAQs ↗regulations and variances ↗Official authority resources · Checked October 12, 2026
Ontario
2026 regulations summary ↗licences and fees ↗Official authority resources · Checked October 12, 2026
Quebec
Sport fishing ↗licence ↗Official authority resources · Checked October 12, 2026
New Brunswick
Licensing choices ↗recreational fishing FAQ ↗Official authority resources · Checked October 12, 2026
Nova Scotia
General licence ↗sportfishing ↗Official authority resources · Checked October 12, 2026
Prince Edward Island
Angling regulations ↗Official authority resources · Checked October 12, 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador
Province angling gateway ↗DFO 2026–27 Anglers' Guide ↗Official authority resources · Checked October 12, 2026
Yukon
Licence ↗rules ↗Official authority resources · Checked October 12, 2026
Northwest Territories
Fishing licence ↗Official authority resources · Checked October 12, 2026
Nunavut
Sport Fishing Guide ↗Official authority resources · Checked October 12, 2026
Freshwater or tidal?
In BC these lead to different licensing systems. Our guide explains how to find the right starting point and what to check before you fish.