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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: dead head on December 29, 2005, 11:06:39 PM

Title: lost my licence
Post by: dead head on December 29, 2005, 11:06:39 PM

dam lost my license how long will it take to get a newone?can I get a newone at freds?

Title: Re: lost my licence
Post by: Fish Assassin on December 29, 2005, 11:21:22 PM

Do not buy a new licence. Go to any provincial government office and complete a Statement of Loss form. It will cost you 10.00 (page 6 of the Freshwater Regulations)

Title: Re: lost my licence
Post by: dead head on December 29, 2005, 11:43:13 PM

Thankx for the info fish assassin.But what would happen if  I bought a new licence?can I get it at coquitlam city hall?

Title: Re: lost my licence
Post by: Fish Assassin on December 30, 2005, 12:00:55 AM

Why pay the full price for a fishing licence when you can get a replacement for $10.00 (don't forget your licence expires on Mar. 31) I don't think you can get a replacement from a municipal office. It must be provincial. Alternatively try your local tackle shop

Title: Re: lost my licence
Post by: dead head on December 30, 2005, 12:08:54 AM

Thanks again..Just desperate to go tomorrow..was going with my son tomorrow..my younger son  was playing with my wallet I think when I was not looking sneaky little guy. :-[

Title: Re: lost my licence
Post by: Addicted To Steel on December 30, 2005, 12:15:22 AM

Dead Head, don't forget to get the Steelhead stamp. I believe you will have to pay full price for the replacement stamp unfortunately.
I lost mine a few years ago and I am pretty sure I had to pay full price for the stamp.

Your son's allowance should cover it. ;D ;D

Title: Re: lost my licence
Post by: dead head on December 30, 2005, 12:37:08 AM

Yes I went to get it out of my wallet tonight because I forgot to get my stamp today was going to get it a freds at 7.am It sure would be embarrassing if I was stopped by dfo :-[

Title: Re: lost my licence
Post by: Youngin on December 30, 2005, 11:11:05 AM

embarassing?! there would be nothing to be embarassed about. I think you would more likely be pissed about the fine..

Title: Re: lost my licence
Post by: Rodney on December 30, 2005, 12:35:42 PM

Deadhead, here is a thread in FishBC that has some good information regarding your situation:

http://forum.fishbc.com/index.php?showtopic=27539&hl=lost licence&st=0

Youngin, if anyone is fined without a licence or stamp, he or she would most likely be embarrassed, because we all should know better. The only person to be angry at would be him or herself, for not being more careful.

The last time I forgot my licence was about two years ago, on my way up to Squamish on the Sea to Sky. I was pretty mad while realizing its absence in the car, and turned around and went home. Better be safe than sorry.

Title: Re: lost my licence
Post by: dead head on December 30, 2005, 05:36:27 PM

Thanks for the help folks.I went to sea run fly and tackle and they had the form there no gov bull..the fee is$10.00..I ended up at my spot at 11.00 am great day but no fish.