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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 13, 2017
  • May 22, 2026

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This app serves as the official digital license and logbook for tidal fishing in British Columbia. It allows anglers to record catches, store license information, and access up-to-date regulations and weather forecasts.

Digital fishing license storage
Mandatory catch recording
Official regulation updates
Species identification and logging
Location-based weather forecasts
Certified guide logbook functionality
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What's New in FishingBC

2.7.7

May 22, 2026

iREC information — The app now includes information about the Internet Recreational Effort and Catch (iREC) reporting program. You'll be reminded when you have a survey coming up, when your reporting period is active, and when you are able to complete your survey. Boundary Maps — Updated conservation area / boundary map images. New Season — New Salmon Conservation Stamp artwork for the 2026-27 season. Miscellaneous — Bug fixes and other performance and stability improvements.

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User reviews

Add freshwater licence!!!! Please

Wish it could hold freshwater license too. Why wouldn’t it? Right? Like, I feel like I’m taking CRAZY pills…

Great app

These government funded apps are always BS, but someone clearly has put proper resources and thought into this one. Whatever is being done please keep doing it, this thing is great.

WARNING

The app is not monitoring closures/openings correctly, especially when it comes to shellfish. following the apps open/closure information and catch limits can result in SEVERE fines, seizure of property (your boat) and fishing prohibition if you run into an officer, as they don’t care at all if you’re using the app, even though it’s supposedly made in collaboration with the DFO using their data.
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Enjoying the app, but a few suggestions

I’m really liking this fishing bc app for its species id, regulations by area (although some are incomplete ie max size for halibut is not listed as far as I found) and easy catch log. I do have a feeling some fisherman are gun shy about using it since it publicly displays which areas are most productive at any one time in the catch log portal. I feel like that’s an unnecessary addition that will scare off the majority of Cagey fisherman from using the app and deprive dfo of potentially useful data. Hopefully removing that is considered for a future update otherwise great first month with the app.
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Good App

Easy to use

FAQ

What does the FishingBC app do?

The FishingBC app is the official digital tool for tidal (saltwater) fishing in British Columbia. It replaces the need for a paper license by allowing you to store your BC Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence digitally. You can also use it to record mandatory catch information for various species and access up-to-date regulations and marine weather forecasts.

How do I use my fishing license with the app?

After obtaining your BC Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence, you can link it with the FishingBC app. This allows the app to permanently store and display your license, providing proof of its validity directly from your device.

Can I record my catches in the app?

Yes, the app allows you to permanently record and store mandatory catch information, including details for Chinook salmon, halibut, and lingcod. It also features an updated catch log and species ID to help you identify and record your catches, as well as access your historical catch data.

Is the FishingBC app free to use?

Yes, the FishingBC app is provided free of charge. It is the official app for tidal fishing in British Columbia, created with support from various governmental and foundational bodies.

What kind of regulations and information can I find in the app?

The app provides up-to-date, easy-to-view official regulations, including information on fishing closures and contamination areas. It also offers current, location-based weather forecasts with marine synopses to help plan your fishing trips safely.