Information below is provided for visitors convenience. There are also fliers available at the office.

Local information

Fishing

Current regulations and limits for recreational fishing are available on the Fisheries and Oceans Canada website.

• Recreational fishing limits, openings and closures for BC tidal areas 8 and 108 - Fitz Sound, Bella Coola
• Recreational fishing limits, openings and closures for BC tidal areas 7 and 107 - Bella Bella, Denny Island
• Recreational fishing limits, openings and closures in British Columbia by fishery management area
• Identify your catch

Is your Chinook or Coho missing its adipose fin? If so, save your heads for future fisheries.

• Learn more about the coded wire tagging and salmon head recovery program
• Snootli hatchery information - when can i see salmon?
• BC and Yukon Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative

Crab, Prawn and other shellfish

Current regulations and limits for recreational shellfish harvesting are available on the Fisheries and Oceans Canada website.

• Recreational crab, prawn and other shellfish harvesting in B.C
• Recreational shellfish harvesting rules and regulations in B.C.
• Allowable gears for recreational shellfish harvesting in B.C.

Getting to Bella Coola

Bella Coola Ferry information

The Bella Coola Harbour Authority hosts the Ferry Terminal which is leased to, and operated independently by BC Ferries. For information regarding the Ferry terminal, schedules and reservations:

• BC Ferry Bella Coola terminal information
• BC Ferries service notices
• BC Ferries schedules

Road Conditions from Williams Lake to the Bella Coola Harbour

For information about road conditions, visit DriveBC

Tourism in Bella Coola

Attractions and activities

General information about what to do while visiting the Bella Coola area is available from the following websites:

• Visitor information booth
• Bella Coola Tourism Information
• Central Coast Visitor Information
• Boat tours and charters operating at the Bella Coola Harbour
• Local businesses and stores