Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) helps to ensure healthy and sustainable aquatic ecosystems through habitat protection and sound science. We support economic growth in the marine and fisheries sectors, and innovation in areas such as aquaculture and biotechnology.

Our main activities in BC and the Yukon are the management of fisheries, sustainable aquaculture, and federally owned small craft harbours; science and research; and the conservation and protection of Canada's aquatic wildlife and ecosystems.

Get licences and permits, understand regulations, apply to funding programs and find scientific research related to fishing, aquaculture and migratory bird hunting. Get facts on seals and Canada's seal harvest. Find out if certain areas are closed …

Regulations and information for shellfish, Atlantic salmon, groundfish, striped bass and other fisheries in PEI, NB and NS. Newfoundland and Labrador angling Anglers Guide, fishery notices, river status, salmon fishway counts, angling log, salmometer, links.

This plan details how Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard will protect Canada’s waters, aquatic ecosystems, and habitats; support sustainable fishing and aquaculture; keep Canada’s waterways safe, secure, and navigable; enable marine trade and resupply of goods; advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples; and ...

The system applies to holders of fishing licences managed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, including: holders of commercial licences; holders of commercial-communal licences; holders of recreational fishing licences in Eastern Canada (Atlantic Canada and Quebec) International fishers and registered fish harvesters (including crew members) First ...

Fisheries Recreational fishing in British Columbia Learn about fishing regulations and licence info, species identification, responsible fishing practices and more.

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Learn how Canada manages its fisheries and aquaculture in a sustainable way. Ministerial Advisory Panel on the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation Advisory panel established to explore ways to transform the FFMC so it remains modern and competitive in …

Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard work in over 400 locations across Canada on 4 core responsibilities. Fisheries. We protect and manage Canada’s fisheries, including aquaculture, and support Indigenous participation in fisheries. We also ensure our national network of harbours is open and in good repair. Aquatic ecosystems