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British Columbia fishing has the distinction of being the salmon capital of the world. In addition to the best salmon on the west coast, British Columbia fishing has a lot more to offer. The water around the Queen Charlotte Islands are known for their extreme fishing. And the British Columbian coastline is 12,000 miles of dramatic fjords, straits, and shorelines that are home to a multitude of fish.

In addition to salmon, British Columbia fishing is also know for halibut, bottom fish, and shellfish. Shellfish can be harvest along the beach, or in tidal waters with the proper permits. Halibut and other bottom fish tend to hand in depths from 70 to 300 feet. Halibut are known for their size which can reach up to 400 pounds, although most average halibut only weigh around 20 t0 40 pounds.

British Columbia Fishing Conservation
And British Columbia fishing regulations reflect their strong commitment to conservation. You must have a license to fish there. There is a daily limit for all species of finfish and shellfish. Throughout the coast, there is a ban on retaining sturgeon.

In addition to this, youre only allowed to retain four salmon per day and must record the number of chinnooks retained each day on your license. In order to retain salmon, you must have a salmon conservation stamp. Also, when fishing for salmon, you must use barbless hooks. This protects the salmon that youll be releasing. Field canning of any salmon is illegal.