Fishing on Vaseux Lake: Licensing Requirements & Fees 2021

Before you head out to fish on Vaseux Lake, you will need a provincial freshwater Fishing Licence.

Freshwater fishing licences are available in a range of options from single-day to annual licences that last all year, from April 1 through March 31st.

Licensing requirements

If you are 16 years or over:

You must have a valid basic licence to sport fish for any species of fish in non-tidal waters (including salmon)
You must carry your licence while sport fishing and, if asked, produce it for inspection by a Conservation Officer, Fishery Officer, RCMP constable, Park Ranger in a park, or an Officer under the Wildlife Act
Your basic non-tidal angling licence must be legible and can be provided in the following formats:
- An unmodified paper copy printed on 8.5 by 11 paper
- An unmodified electronic copy on your digital device (i.e. a photo on your phone, tablet, computer, etc.)
If you are an Indian (as defined by the Indian Act (Canada)) and a resident of B.C., you do not require a licence to fish in non-tidal waters in B.C.

If you are under 16 years of age:

If you are under 16 and a resident of B.C.

You may sport fish without any licence or stamp, but you must abide by all regulations
You do not need to be accompanied by a licence holder
You are entitled to your own quota of fish

If you are under 16 and a non-resident of B.C.

You do not require any licence or stamp to sport fish, but you must abide by all regulations and be accompanied by a person 16 years of age or older (resident or non-resident) who has the appropriate licences and stamps
Any fish you keep must be counted as part of the catch and possession of your accompanying licence holder
If you want to catch and keep your own quota of fish, you must buy a licence and any necessary supplementary licences and stamps

Basic licence options and pricing

Prices subject to change. Tax not included.

Annual Angling Licence (valid April 1st to March 31st):

Resident: $36
Non-Resident: $55
Non-Resident Alien: $80
Annual Licence for Residents with Disabilities: $1
Annual Licence for Residents 65 or Older: $5*

One Day Angling Licence**

Resident: $10
Non-Resident: $20
Non-Resident Alien: $20

Eight Day Angling Licence**

Resident: $20
Non-Resident: $36
Non-Resident Alien: $50

*As of the 2021/22 licence year, B.C. Resident Anglers aged 65 and over have the option to purchase an annual basic licence at the reduced rate of $5 or at the full B.C. Resident rate of $36.

**You may purchase as many One-Day and Eight Day Licences as you need, but only one Annual Licence.

All angling licence products (except Annual Licences for Residents with Disabilities) include a surtax for the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation.

Licences can be purchased: