Is fishing back?

Based on the search results, here’s information regarding fishing licenses on the BC Coast:
Tidal Waters (Saltwater) Recreational Fishing Licenses:
* In the 2023 to 2024 season (April 1 to March 31), a total of 333,478 tidal waters sport fishing licenses were issued to residents of British Columbia. This includes various types of licenses such as annual, 5-day, 3-day, and 1-day for adults, as well as annual licenses for seniors and juveniles.
* For the 2022 to 2023 season, the total number of tidal water sport fishing licenses issued to BC residents was 302,179.
* Approximately 300,000 license holders participate in tidal recreational fishing in British Columbia.
* Juveniles (under 16 years old) are required to obtain a free tidal waters sport fishing license.
* A separate Salmon Conservation Stamp is required for anglers of all ages who wish to retain any species of Pacific salmon.
Commercial Fishing Licenses:
* The number of individual annual commercial license holders in the Pacific region has been declining. In 2023, there were 4,057 individual license holders, which is a 74% decrease from the peak in 1987.
* These individual license holders were issued a total of 5,512 species-specific commercial licenses in 2023.
It’s important to note the distinction between recreational (sport) fishing licenses and commercial fishing licenses, as they are managed and tracked separately. The data provided above gives a recent snapshot of the number of licenses issued for both categories on the BC Coast.