Fishing and Camping are a Great Pairing
BC’s lakes are in the midst of undergoing fish stocking, which means more freshwater fish than you can shake a stick (or rod) at this summer. As you dust off musty camping gear and prepare to hit the road, make sure your rods and reels are along for the trip.
News and Events
May
HOOK A FRIEND ON FISHING AND WIN!
Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC launches contest to promote sport fishing
The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (FFSBC) has unveiled an exciting free contest featuring B.C. outdoor adventures, fishing gear and more!
November
FFSBC Releases Landmark Economic Findings
November 18, 2009, Victoria BC - Freshwater fishing contributes nearly half a billion dollars annually to the provincial economy and is steadily growing, according to a ground-breaking study released today by FFSBC.
Read the news release here
"School of Fish" Comes to Green Timbers
July
Top 10 Camping and Fishing Spots Revealed in B.C.
Both camping and fishing offer affordable ways to relax in the summer sun this year. Check out our Top 10 recommended locations!
June
Learn to Fish this summer!
The Learn to Fish program is being offered for free around the Lower
Mainland at local provincial parks this summer; find a program and park
near you!
Prince George gets new urban family fishery
Prince George anglers can now enjoy a great new fishing opportunity at Shane Lake in the heart of the city.
All About Urban Fishing!
Find out what the top urban fishing cities in North America are, and what you can catch in your own back yard.
> Top 11 Urban Fishing Cities in North America
Winning Photo features fish!
go2 - BC’s tourism industry human resources organization – is pleased to announce that The Lodge Tahsis Harbour is the winner of the 2009 Tourism Week Photo Contest.
Try Angling for free at a Family Fishing Weekend Event
Have fun, win great prizes and learn about fish, fishing and the great outdoors at one of near 50 Family Fishing Weekend Events being held in B.C. communities June 19 - 21.
> READ MORE ABOUT THE WEEKEND HERE
> VIEW THE LIST OF COMMUNITY EVENTS HERE
More Fish for Whistler!
On Tuesday, June 16th staff from Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery in Abbotsford will be releasing “catchable-size” rainbow trout into several lakes including Alta Lake, Lost Lake and Nita Lake.
Learn to Fish in the Kootenays in 2009!
The Kootenay Trout Hatchery is offering Learn to Fish programs this
summer and is encouraging aspiring anglers of all ages to make 2009 the
year that they discover the joys of fishing.
B.C.'s Family Fishing Weekend Reels in Big Fun
This Father’s Day weekend, British Columbia’s lakes and streams will play host to free events aimed at getting families hooked on fishing.
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Past Events in 2008
