Recreational Fishing Regulations

Managing Canada's recreational fisheries is a shared responsibility between federal, provincial and territorial governments. While roles vary between different provinces and territories, generally: 

• the federal government is responsible for all marine species with the exception of anadromous and catadromous species in inland waters in some regions; and
• provincial and territorial governments are responsible for freshwater species, with the exception of salmon in British Columbia.

Where do you want to fish?

Unless otherwise noted, the websites below are managed by provincial and territorial governments. Consult anglers' guides and information on fishing licenses and other regulations.

British Columbia

• Recreational Freshwater Fishing
• Recreational Fishing in the Pacific Region (DFO)

Alberta

• My Wild Alberta - Information for Anglers, Hunters and Trappers

Saskatchewan

• Angling - Residents and visitors
• Treaty and Aboriginal Hunting and Fishing Rights

Manitoba

• Fish and wildlife

Ontario

• Fish and Wildlife in Ontario

Quebec

• Recreational Fishing in Quebec (DFO)
• Sport Fishing in Quebec - Main Rules

New Brunswick

• Natural Resources - Fish

Nova Scotia

• Sportfishing

Prince Edward Island

• Fisheries and communities

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Angler's Guide (DFO)
• Recreational Groundfish Fishery (DFO)

Yukon

• Salmon Fishing in Yukon (DFO)
• Fishing rules and regulations

Northwest Territories

• Get a Fishing Licence

Nunavut

• Sport Fishing Guide