Where can I fish, and

Can a status Indian fish anywhere in B.C.?

The Sparrow court decision gives status Indians the legal
right to fish for food, ceremonial, and societal needs — in
their own band’s traditional territory. If you want to fish
for food, ceremonial, or societal purposes in another band’s
territory, you need to find out which band territory you

are in, contact that band, and request their permission.

Note: Turn to page 18 for a map of B.C. First Nations. Your
local DFO office may be able to help you identify band and
tribal council territories.

Does a status Indian need a licence to fish for
food, ceremonial, or societal purposes in fresh
and tidal waters in B.C.?

If you are fishing in your band or tribal council’s
traditional territory for food, ceremonial, or societal
purposes, check your band’s communal fishing licence for

the regulations in your territory.

If you are fishing in azother band or tribal council’s
traditional territory (for food, ceremonial, or societal
purposes), you need to find out which band territory you
are in, contact that band, and request their permission to
fish. You will also need information about the fishing

regulations in their territory.

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