Family Fishing Weekend is an opportunity to tackle fishing for the first time or indulge in a lifelong passion. Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC and B.C. Wildlife Federation members are hosting family-friendly events all over British Columbia in partnership with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. 

Family Fishing Weekend features fishing events are taking place in nine locations in the Kootenays. During the weekend, licence requirements for both fresh and salt water fishing are waived to make the events accessible to as many people as possible.

On the third weekend in June anyone who has lived in Canada for the past 12 months can fish in fresh water for free, without buying a license. Fisheries and Oceans Canada also offers opportunities to fish in saltwater. 

Family Fishing Weekend events often include family barbeques, fly-tying clinics, free rod and tackle loans, children’s fishing clinics, and stream clean-up projects. 

Search for a Family Fishing Weekend event near you at www.gofishbc.com/bc-family-fishing-weekend/ 

The following local areas are holding Family Fishing Weekend events: 

Cranbrook       

Idlewild Lake

June 16, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Creston Valley Rod & Gun Club 

Mawson Lake 

June 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fruitvale

Champion Lakes Park

June 15, 1 – 4 p.m.

Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club 

Lillian Lake 

June 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Nakusp

Nakusp Marina

June 16, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Nelson

Cottonwood Lake

June 16, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Revelstoke

Wiliamsons Lake

June 16, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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