British Columbia tidal waters (general, outside protected areas)

Spearfishing by freediving or scuba is permitted in BC tidal waters for permitted species such as lingcod and rockfish (subject to area limits and size restrictions), but NOT for salmon, trout, char, sturgeon, octopus or shellfish other than shrimp. A federal Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence is required.

No spearing of salmon, trout, char, sturgeon, octopus or non-shrimp shellfish; prohibited inside Rockfish Conservation Areas and many MPAs.