Family Fishing Weekend is June 20 to 22
- BCWF member clubs are hosting free, family-friendly fishing events across the province.
- No experience or license needed — just show up, learn from expert anglers, and catch fish!
Every third weekend in June, British Columbia opens its freshwater fisheries to everyone — no license required.
On Family Fishing Weekend, anyone who has lived in Canada for the past 12 months can fish for free, making it one of the best opportunities of the year to get outside and try something new.
BCWF member clubs are teaming up with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. to host events in communities across the province, from Vancouver Island to the Kootenays. Club volunteers will be on hand to help with everything from baiting a hook to landing your first fish.
Many events include free loans of rods and tackle, outdoor barbeques, and opportunities to volunteer. Whether it’s your first time holding a rod or you’re looking for a chance to get your kids out on the water, there’s an event near you.
Find an event at www.gofishbc.com/bc-family-fishing-weekend/
BCWF-Affiliated Clubs Hosting a Family Fishing Weekend Event:
VANCOUVER ISLAND
Ladysmith Sportsmen’s Club | Bush Creek Hatchery, Ladysmith | June 20 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | ww2fan@shaw.ca | Ladysmith Sportsmen’s Club Facebook
Victoria Fish & Game Protective Association | 700 Holker Place, Malahat | June 20 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | (250) 858-8342
Valley Fish and Game Club | Mayo Lake, Cowichan | June 20 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | (250) 749-4025
Chemainus Rod & Gun Club | Fuller Lake, Chemainus | June 21 | 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM | joyce_wasden@telus.net
Gold River Rod and Gun Club | Star Lake, Gold River | June 21 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | (250) 287-6969
NORTHERN
Kitimat Rod & Gun Club | 386 Haisla Blvd, Kitimat | June 21 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | (250) 632-1598 | arhummel@telus.net
KOOTENAYS
Nelson Rod and Gun Club | Cottonwood Lake, Nelson | June 21 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | (250) 444-1953 | Website
Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club | Williamson’s Lake Campground, Revelstoke June 21 | 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM | (250) 814-9384 | revelstokerodandgunclub@gmail.com
Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club | Lake Lilian, Invermere June 20 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | (250) 688-2504 | Website
INTERIOR/OKANAGAN
Princeton Fish and Game Association | Martins Lake, Princeton | June 20 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | amlay@outlook.com
Clinton and District Outdoor Sportsman Association | Kelly Lake, Downing Provincial Park | June 21 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | clintonadosa@gmail.com