If you plan on going out on the water or to the beach and want to catch fish or dig for clams you will need a personal fishing license. There are separate licenses for saltwater (tidal water) and freshwater (non-tidal water). You need a tidal water license for harvesting shellfish. Also, harvest in approved, open areas only. One of the biggest concerns for shellfish are biotoxins that can survive cooking – biotoxins can kill you!
~ Shellfish Harvesting Safety, BC Centre for Disease Control
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