Canada Fishing

Canada provides some of the world's best fishing. The summer season opens in March and ends late in July. Many anglers head for Vancouver Island to fish for Feeder Chinooks, Halibut, Ucelet, and King Salmon. The variety of fish found within Canada's borders help to maintain it as a popular destination for the sport fisherman.

Canada is home to close to 900,000 square kilometers of freshwater. The lakes, ponds, streams, and rivers provide perfect habitats for an ample amount fish, and this multiplicity provides a variety of challenges for any type of fisherman. The geographical diversity found in Canada also offers opportunities for saltwater fishing, ice fishing, and fly-fishing.

There are several distinct regions that make up Canada--British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario (Quebec), the Atlantic Provinces, and the Artic region. Canada is immense, and thus the geography and climate is unique to each region. The summers in British Columbia tend to be dry, with the coastal climate temperate. This makes it a well-visited location for many anglers.

The popularity of Canada's fishing and tourism industry can provide many great opportunities, but it also serves as a problem for conservation of the country's resources. In order to protect its waters and wildlife, Canada presents guidelines through a system of licenses and permits. For the conservationists among the fishing populace, a specialized Conservation License is available. This license is half the cost of its regular counterpart, and serves to lower the amount of catch per licensee.