Angling Licence Sales Statistics 2010 to 2024

The Angling Licence Sales Statistics annual dataset provides the number of recreational angling licences sold in British Columbia by licence year. The data is collected through the BC Freshwater Fishing e-Licencing system and includes sales of basic angling licences, classified waters licences and conservation surcharges. Sales are summarized by: - Residency: Angler residency type (Resident or Non-Resident) - Product Type: Category of licence type - Licence Type: Description of licence - Licence Year (LY): April 1 - March 31 (e.g. LY10/11 is April 1, 2010 - March 31, 2011)

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:48 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:48 (UTC)
contact_email Jessie.Fanucchi@gov.bc.ca
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