2016 BC Fishing Event Calendar
Below is a list of upcoming fishing derbies, community events, conservation projects in British Columbia. If you have an event that should be listed in this section, please contact us.
| Date | Event Name | Details |
|---|---|---|
| March 4th - 6th | BC Boat & Sportsmen's Show | This is the 25th annual show at Tradex in Abbotsford. |
| March 12th | Chilliwack's All about Fishing | Would you like to learn how to cast a fishing rod, tie a fly, or catch a salmon and steelhead? Now you have a chance to do all that under one roof! On March 12th, join us at Chilliwack Heritage Park to learn all about fishing in Chilliwack! Our experts at the show will demonstrate the basics of different fishing techniques. Find out where you can go fishing in the Fraser Valley. Learn about conservation efforts being done by local watershed stewardship groups. From novice to experienced anglers, this is a FREE event for all ages! |
| April 3rd | Wally Hall Junior Memorial Fishing Derby Ceremony and Lunch | Hosted at the Vedder Royal Canadian Legion (5661 Vedder Road Chilliwack), starting at 10:00am. |
| April 4h | Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Public Information Session | Lower Clubhouse, West Shore Parks & Recreation Centre, 1767 Island Highway, VICTORIA, 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
| April 6h | Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Public Information Session | Yarrow Community Centre, 4670 Community ST, CHILLIWACK, 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
| April 13th | Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Public Information Session | Club Room at the Coast Fraser Inn, 285 Donald Road, WILLIAMS LAKE, 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
| April 14th | Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Public Information Session | UNBC Agora Lecture Theatre, 3333 University Way, PRINCE GEORGE, 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
| April 18th | Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Public Information Session | Northwest Community College, Terrace Campus, Room 113, Spruce Building, 5331 McConnell Ave., TERRACE, 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
| April 21st | Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Public Information Session | Best Western Baker Street, Osprey Room, 153 Baker Street, NELSON, 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
| April 22nd | Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Public Information Session | Van Horne Room at the Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort & Conference Centre, 209 Van Horne ST S, CRANBROOK, 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
| April 23rd | Kootenay Trout Hatchery Open House | Celebrating 50th annivesary, including fish culture demos, hatchery tours, kids fishing at ponds, BBQ, birthday cake and goodie bags for kids. 4522 Fenwick Road, Fort Steele. |
| April 22nd - 24th | Trout Waters Customer Apprecation Weekend | Trout Waters Fly and Tackle in Kelowna hosts customer appreciation weekend. |
| April 30th - May 1st | Pacific Angler Spring Super Sale | |
| May 3rd | Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Public Information Session | Kelowna and District Fish & Game Club, 4041 Casorso RD, KELOWNA, 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
| May 4th | Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Public Information Session | Ida Room at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way, KAMLOOPS, 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
| May 10th | Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Public Information Session | Main Hall at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1825 Comox Ave., COMOX, 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
| June 13th - 25th | Kick Off To Summer Sale at Trout Waters | Trout Waters Fly and Tackle in Kelowna |
| June 13th - 19th | Fathers Day Week Sale at Berry's Bait and Tackle | Including free kids fishing days on June 18th and 19th, at Berry's Bait and Tackle in Richmond |
| June 17th - 19th | BC Family Fishing Weekend | Fish for free on June 17th to 19th! There will be community events happening across the province where you can borrow a fishing rod and catch a fish! |
| November 19th | Used Fishing Tackle Swap Meet and Sale | Hosted by Fraser Valley Salmon Society |
| November 25th | Sport Fishing Institute of BC Big Splash Gala | |
| December 26th | Boxing Day Steelhead Derby | Hosted by the Chilliwack Fish and Games Protective Association, this is an annual fishing derby at the Chilliwack/Vedder River. |
