We like your odds 😉 More lakes in the Lower Mainland, Okanagan, and Vancouver Island have been stocked with catchable-size trout in the last few weeks. Find a stocked lake near you using our Where to Fish map. It's time to #gofishbc while the bite is ON! Link in bio.
📸: Brandon Nam
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YOU are helping make fishing in BC even better when you buy your freshwater licence. 100% of fishing licence revenue goes to the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, and helps us:
🐟 Stock millions of fish into local lakes
🔬 Conduct fisheries research and fund conservation projects
🤝 Engage and educate the angling community through outreach programs
🛤️Install new, or improve existing, docks, trails and boat launches.
Thank you for your investment in BC's outdoors. Tap the link in our bio to buy a licence online or find a tackle store or location to pick one up in-person. We'll see you on the water!
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🎓Applications close at the end of May!
Are you pursuing a career in fish culture or fisheries management? We want to help you reach your goals!
We are officially accepting applications for our 2026 Scholarships from students returning to a recognized post-secondary program right here in British Columbia.
The Details:
Value: Up to $2,500 per scholarship.
Eligibility: Students returning to a fish culture, natural resource management, or fisheries management program in BC. For full eligibility details, visit the link in bio.
Deadline: May 31, 2026.
How to Apply:
Find full details on the application process and requirements on our website:
🔗 link in bio.
Know a future fisheries professional? Please tag them in the comments or share this post to help us spread the word across the province!
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Ready to hit the water? 🎣 Here is your quick guide to getting a B.C. freshwater fishing licence for the 2026-27 season using the WILD system! Steps to get your licence:
1️⃣ Log in: Visit the WILD system online. You can use your BC Services Card app or a Basic BCeID.
2️⃣ Get your FWID: If you don't have one yet, you’ll need to complete your profile to obtain a Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID). This replaces the old Angler Number
3️⃣ Buy: Select "Buy Fishing Licences" from the menu, choose your licence type, and pay.
While fishing you must carry your FWID and photo ID. If you fish where a Conservation Surcharge Stamp is required, you must carry an unmodified paper or digital copy of your licence. When a Conservation Surcharge Stamp and retention record are required, you must carry an unmodified paper copy of your licence to record your catch.
Get started here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/wild-system
Unsure how to get a BCeID or sign-in with a BC Services Card app? Check out our other videos for more on this.
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Shrimp (or 'scuds') are the backbone of a trout's invertebrate food sources in B.C.'s Interior lakes. Rainbows and brookies that consume a steady diet of freshwater shrimp will have an appealing, deep-orange flesh and rich flavour. These tiny crustaceans are available year-round, making them another must-have pattern in your fly box.
Pro Tactic from the Blog: Trout and char that see a fleeing shrimp will quickly chase it down. Use short, but fast 10- to 15-centimetre-long (four- to six-inch) strips interspersed with regular pauses to mimic their natural movement.
Ready to level up your lake game? Check out the full breakdown of patterns and presentation techniques: link in bio.
Images: Brent Gill, Dusty Waite.
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✨ The Golden Fighter: Horsefly Rainbow Trout
Hoping to reel in a heavy hitter? The Horsefly strain rainbow trout is known for growing big (in Quesnel Lake, they can attain weights of more than nine kilograms / 20 pounds) and fighting hard! 🌊 They exhibit a distinctive golden tone, and thrive in environments where they’re in competition with other species.
🎣 Quick Tip: Horsefly trout will readily take lures and dry flies. In larger, mixed-species lakes, try using a downrigger and lures that imitate minnows or kokanee.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. Today, we celebrate the amazing women who fill our lives with love, strength, and kindness.
A big shout out to the women who share their love for the outdoors and who aren’t afraid to get their hands a little dirty (and maybe a little fishy) to make memories with their kids! 🌸🎣
Wishing all the fishing moms out there a relaxing day on—or off—the water. You deserve it! 💖🐟
Image: @courtneygeuze
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Fishing with kids: Expectation vs. Reality? 🎣 Keep it a "win" and make sure they want to come back for more. If you’re taking the kids out this weekend, here are our top tips for a successful day on the water:
✅ Location is key: Choose a spot with a high success rate. Check the map on gofishbc.com for stocked lakes near you! 📍
✅ Short & Sweet: Keep trips brief and entertaining. Always finish on a high note so they’re excited for next time. 📈
✅ Preparation: Practice casting at home before you head out (pro tip: take the hook off the lure first! 🚫🪝).
✅ Pack more snacks than you think you’ll need. Trust us. 🥨🍎
✅ Stay Flexible: Focus on the fun, not the fish count, and always have a backup plan!
Go to our link in bio for more family fishing resources!👇
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Every fly box should have a selection of leech patterns. Leeches are a readily available food source found in all types of lakes. The spring period which coincides with the most intense chironomid hatches is an excellent time to be tying leeches.
At this time of the year leeches may be found swimming at all depths. Try fishing patterns close to the bottom first then gradually move up the water column. Use a moderately slow hand twist retrieve to imitate the natural undulating motion. Fast sinking (type II), slow sinking (type I), intermediate sinking and floating lines are all good choices for imitating leeches at various depth levels.
Leeches are found hiding in and under aquatic vegetation, woody debris, and rocks that line the bottom of the shallow or shoal areas of a lake. Trout will often feed on very small leeches, which is why micro-leech patterns are so effective. Leech colouration varies with the habitat they are living in, but black, brown, and shades of green are common. Remember to keep an eye out for real leeches swimming by to give you an indication of actual colour and size in the lake.
For more tips, and an in-depth video on leech patterns and retrievals, check out @brianchanflyfishing 's blog article: link in bio.
Image: Glenn Gerbrandt. Horsefly rainbow trout with a leech pattern.
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Abbotsford Rotary Club had a behind-the-scenes tour of the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery. 🐟🎣
Thank you to the team for the opportunity to see how local conservation efforts support our waterways and fish populations right here in the Fraser Valley. Grateful for the work being done to protect and sustain our environment for future generations. 🌊🐟
DM if you’d like to be part of more adventures & community initiatives 💪🏼
Catchable-sized fish have been stocked into more lakes in the Okanagan, Thompson-Nicola, and on Vancouver Island this week 🎣
Silver and Spring lakes near Peachland (pictured), Martins Lake near Princeton, Blue Lake near Merritt, and Isobel Lake near Kamloops received fish. On the Island, Elk, Langford, Durrance, Kemp, Glen and Dougan were stocked.
Happy fishing! Remember to check the regulations and pick up your basic licence before heading to the lake.
Images: Craig Adamson
