Directory
Fishing licences across Canada.
Every province and territory has its own agency, its own cost, and its own quirks. Pick yours to see current fees, season notes, and where to buy.
Ontario
Most licences valid Jan 1 – Dec 31. Outdoors Card required for annual licences.
- Resident
- $28.31 / year
- Non-resident
- $85.44 / year
British Columbia
Separate licences for freshwater and tidal (saltwater) waters.
- Resident
- $36.00 / year (freshwater)
- Non-resident
- $55.00 / year (freshwater)
Alberta
Licence year runs Apr 1 – Mar 31. WIN card required.
- Resident
- $28.00 / year
- Non-resident
- $78.32 / year
Québec
Valid Apr 1 – Mar 31. Separate salmon licence required.
- Resident
- $24.35 / year
- Non-resident
- $67.24 / year
Manitoba
Licence year Apr 1 – Mar 31. Conservation licences reduce limits.
- Resident
- $24.75 / year
- Non-resident
- $56.75 / year
Saskatchewan
Licence year Apr 1 – Mar 31. HAL account required online.
- Resident
- $34.00 / year
- Non-resident
- $85.00 / year
Nova Scotia
General season Apr 1 – Sep 30 for most inland waters.
- Resident
- $27.32 / year
- Non-resident
- $83.06 / year
New Brunswick
Season typically Apr 15 – Sep 15. Salmon requires classified-waters licence.
- Resident
- $25.61 / year
- Non-resident
- $86.09 / year
Newfoundland & Labrador
Salmon and trout licences issued federally in this province.
- Resident
- $22.05 / year
- Non-resident
- $55.13 / year
Prince Edward Island
Season Apr 15 – Sep 15 with variations by watershed.
- Resident
- $26.00 / year
- Non-resident
- $62.00 / year
Yukon
Salmon requires a separate federal licence from DFO.
- Resident
- $15.00 / year
- Non-resident
- $50.00 / year
Northwest Territories
Great Slave and Great Bear lakes have specific trophy regulations.
- Resident
- $10.00 / year
- Non-resident
- $40.00 / year
Nunavut
Arctic char is the marquee species; guided trips typical.
- Resident
- $10.00 / year
- Non-resident
- $40.00 / year