Victoria: 250-387-2928
Toll Free in B.C.: 1-866-433-7272 (1-866-433-PASB)
Outside of B.C.: 1-250-952-0932
And press 1 and 2 to bypass the telephone tree
Fax: 250-952-4344
Steps to RENEW your Rainbow Trout Pond Permit
If you have made structural changes to the Rainbow Trout Pond, then you must complete the application in full as directed above in obtaining a NEW Rainbow Trout Pond.
If no structural changes to the Rainbow Trout Pond, then proceed as follows:
The following is required in order to proceed with the permitting process:
Victoria: 250-387-2928
Toll Free in B.C.: 1-866-433-7272 (1-866-433-PASB)
Outside of B.C.: 1-250-952-0932
And press 1 and 2 to bypass the telephone tree
Fax: 250-952-4344
Frequently Asked Questions about Rainbow Trout Pond Permits
Can the pond be used for commercial aquaculture?
No, the pond is for recreational use only.
What kind of pond should I have to meet the requirements?
A “Pond” means an artificially created pool of water that is a closed-system for holding rainbow trout, that is not connected to a natural watercourse, and from which rainbow trout can not escape to tidal or non-tidal waters if the pond overflows.
Are there any supporting documents that should be included with the application?
Yes, attach detailed information showing locations of your property lines, roads, ponds and buildings, as well as any nearby natural watercourses, including the direction of water flow in the natural watercourse. Include several photographs showing the pond and all lands immediately
surrounding the pond. An aerial photograph may be included, but this is not required.
Steps to Obtaining a Farmed Sturgeon Permit
Basic Eligibility Criteria
Please see Appendix A of the Farmed Sturgeon application for further details before filling out an application.
Review the basic eligibility criteria, to ensure your company can meet the requirements; and,
The following is required in order to proceed with the permitting process:
Victoria: 250-387-2928
Toll Free in B.C.: 1-866-433-7272 (1-866-433-PASB)
Outside of B.C.: 1-250-952-0932
And press 1 and 2 to bypass the telephone tree
Fax: 250-952-4344
Frequently Asked Questions about Farmed Sturgeon Permits
What kind of Farmed Sturgeon permits are there?
There is one for transporting live sturgeon to a retail outlet within BC and another to hold/retail live sturgeon at a restaurant or market within BC.
If I sell my business can I hand over my permit to the new owner(s)?
No, these permits are non-transferable. The new owner would have to apply under their name.