Fishing permit
License Categories
Residents
Non residents
Sport fishing (excluding Atlantic salmon)
Yearly, people under 65 years of age
Yes
Yes
Yearly, people aged 65 and over
Yes
Yes
7 consecutive days
No
Yes
3 consecutive days
Yes
Yes
One day
No
Yes
Release / mandatory release (only in outfitters)
Yes
Yes
I'm over 18 years old, who can fish with my licence?
Who?
Sports Fishing License (except for Atlantic Salmon)
Your spouse
Yes
Your children under 18
Yes
Your children aged 18 to 24 with a valid student ID
Yes (if they have your license and their student ID)
Anyone under 18
Yes (if they are fishing under your supervision)
A student with their valid student ID
Yes (if they are fishing under your supervision)
In all cases, your presence is required or these people must be in possession of your permit.