Fishing ExplorePACKS

Richmond Public Library is pleased to announce the arrival of our Fishing ExplorePACKS. Any adult or teen with a RPL library card may borrow the ExplorePACKS.

At this time only available for checkout, hold pick up, and return at either the Brighouse or Steveston Branch. Fishing ExplorePACKS should be returned to the branch they were originally borrowed.

Steveston Branch only has Fishing ExplorePACKs with 2 rods to borrow.

The new Fishing ExplorePACKs is a fishing starter pack, perfect for a fun and educational way to spend some time outdoors and appreciate nature!

Each Fishing ExplorePACKs contains: a tackle box, pliers, floaters, weights, lures, baitholders, fishing line, bottle plastic eggs, fishing rod, and printed material.

There are three Fishing ExplorePACKS to borrow:
Fishing ExplorePACK Kits 1&2 has 1 rod each to borrow
Fishing ExplorePACK Kits 3&4 has 2 rods each to borrow (Brighouse)
Fishing ExplorePACK Kits 3&4 has 2 rods each to borrow (Steveston)
Fishing Explore PACK Kits 5&6 has 4 rods each to borrow

These kits are a donation from and are made possible by the generous support of the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC and their Rod Loan program:

Fishing ExplorePACKS
If you are over 16, you will need a licence to fish in BC. Find more information, learn about regulations, and find out where to buy a licence here.

You’ll find Rod Loan locations at Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC hatcheries and a number of tourism visitor centres and tackle shops throughout the province which now includes the Richmond Public Library.

Given the strong community interest and limited number of kits, some customers will experience a wait before a backpack becomes available. We appreciate your patience.

The Rod Loan program is generously supported by Luhr Jensen and we would like to thank Jessica Yarwood, Outreach Coordinator for Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

Obtaining fishing licenses is the responsibility of the individuals checking out the Fishing ExplorePACKS. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, Luhr Jensen, Richmond Public Library will not be held liable for injury due to the usage of the Fishing ExplorePACKS.

Fishing ExplorePACKS

Where to Begin

Getting a Licence

Getting a Licence

Information on how to get a BC Recreational Freshwater Fishing Licence.

Getting a Licence
How to Print Your E-Licence

How to Print Your E-Licence

Additional information about the Freshwater Fishing E-Licensing System, including how to buy and print the license.

How to Print Your E-Licence
British Columbia Sport Fishing Guide

British Columbia Sport Fishing Guide

A guide by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to sport fishing in tidal (salt) waters and sport fishing for salmon in non-tidal (fresh) waters in BC.

British Columbia Sport Fishing Guide
Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis

Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis

A guide to the regulation of Freshwater Fishing in BC.

Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis

Resources

Learn to Fish: A Beginner’s Guide

Learn to Fish: A Beginner’s Guide

A beginner’s guide to freshwater fishing in BC.

Learn to Fish: A Beginner’s Guide
Fishing BC

Fishing BC

Fishing BC provides information on freshwater and tidal fishing throughout BC.

Fishing BC
FishingBooker: Fishing in BC

FishingBooker: Fishing in BC

A blog post on the types of fishing, fish, and destinations to fish in BC.

FishingBooker: Fishing in BC
Freshwater Fishing in BC

Freshwater Fishing in BC

Provides information on freshwater fishing in BC, including licenses, regulations, and fishing destinations.

Freshwater Fishing in BC
GoFish BC: How to Fish

GoFish BC: How to Fish

GoFish provides a selection of fishing techniques for freshwater fishing.

GoFish BC: How to Fish
GoFish BC: Where to Fish

GoFish BC: Where to Fish

GoFish provides a filterable map of fishing locations in BC.

GoFish BC: Where to Fish
Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley Fishing Locations

Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley Fishing Locations

A list of urban and remote lakes where fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, bull trout and kokanee are available in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.

Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley Fishing Locations
Richmond for Fishing Fans

Richmond for Fishing Fans

A Tourism Richmond post introducing the local sport fishing scene.

Richmond for Fishing Fans
Super, Natural British Colubmia: The BC Fishing Experience

Super, Natural British Colubmia: The BC Fishing Experience

Information on lake fishing, river fishing, and coastal fishing in BC.

Super, Natural British Colubmia: The BC Fishing Experience

Fishing Apps

Anglr

Anglr

A fishing app to help track trips, fishing challenges, and engage with fishing communities.

Anglr
FishAngler

FishAngler

A fishing app to help discover new fishing spots, get real-time fishing forecasts and find the best times to catch fish.

FishAngler
FishBrain

FishBrain

A fishing app to explore catch locations and filter by species.

FishBrain
Fishidy

Fishidy

A waterway-based fishing social network to connect with local anglers and find the latest fishing reports, catches and spots in your area.

Fishidy

What Will You Catch?

GoFish BC: Know Your Fish

GoFish BC: Know Your Fish

GoFish provides an outline of the most common freshwater fish targeted by anglers in BC.

GoFish BC: Know Your Fish
Government of Canada: Identify Your Catch

Government of Canada: Identify Your Catch

Fish features and diagrams to help identify recreational fishing catches from the Pacific Region in Canada.

Government of Canada: Identify Your Catch

Staff Picks

Fishing Staff Picks

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Favorite Flies

Klausmeyer, David

Gilly the Ghillie

Giblin, David

Fishing the Canadian Rockies

Ambrosi, Joey

How to Think Like A Fish

Wade, Jeremy

Trout School

Hume, Mark

The Codfish Dream

Giblin, David