Free Family Fishing Weekend British Columbia

B.C.’s Family Fishing Weekend is an annual celebration of fishing that coincides with the Father’s Day weekend. In 2026, the three-day event takes place from June 19th to 21st. This is a great chance to get together with family and friends and try fishing!

There are some exceptions. If you plan to fish :

• for species that require a conservation surcharge stamp (steelhead, Shuswap Lake rainbow trout and char, Kootenay Lake rainbow trout, white sturgeon, and salmon in both tidal and non-tidal waters)
• in Classified Waters (highly productive trout streams, listed as Class I or Class II waters in the water-specific tables of the fishing regulations)

then you are still required to purchase the appropriate licence(s) and stamp(s).

Anglers must always adhere to catch quotas and regulations.

Tickets:

Free

How to get tickets?

No License Required

Date & Time:

June 19th to 21st, 2026 – Special Events

Venue:

Various Venues, British Columbia

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