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Sport Fishing Institute of BC
2025 Big Spring

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The Sport Fishing Institute of BC, representing the interest of hundreds of thousands of anglers, working together with community and industry groups across the province, is dedicated to protecting, preserving, and promoting the sustainable access and opportunity to the public fishery on BC’s west coast
Mass marking (MM) of all hatchery fish produced in BC and the expansion of hatchery retention fishery or mark selective fisheries (MSF) are an important and accepted approach that help protect wild salmon, allow for sustainable opportunity, and our economy and coastal communities to benefit from fishing activity. Please visit www.sportfishing.bc.ca or www.salmonforever.ca for more information.
Thank you for your support of the SFI through our raffles. Not only do you have a chance to win great prizes, you are supporting activities that strive to protect and enhance sustainable opportunity for and access to public fisheries for British Columbians, Canadians and visitors to BC.
2025 Big Spring tickets are:
Single Ticket for $20

Tickets may be sold and purchased in British Columbia only. Orders will not be accepted via the Internet from anyone outside the Province of British Columbia.

Deadline: Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Draw: Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

WIN a KingFisher boat with Yamaha power and Scotty downriggers, a trip to Langara Fishing Lodge in Haida Gwaii, to Campbell River to fish with Brightfish Charters or with Bon Chovy in Sidney, or one of two excellent early bird prizes!

Prize list
2025 Big Spring

Early Bird

Gibbs Fishing

Discover the best in fishing gear with a $560 gift card to GibbsFishing.ca. Gibbs Fishing, with 116 years of expertise, offers over 2500 products for both freshwater and saltwater angling. From spoons and flashers to rods and accessories, there's something for every angler. Don't miss your chance to gear up with the finest!

Deadline: Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Draw date: Friday, May 30, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

1 winner
 Sponsors
Gibbs Fishing
Gibbs Fishing
Early Bird

Duncanby Island TR3 Reel

Deadline: Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Draw date: Friday, May 30, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

1 winner
 Sponsors
Islander
Islander
Duncanby Lodge
Duncanby Lodge
2025 Big Spring

Bon Chovy

ONE 8 HOUR SALMON FISHING TRIP FOR UP T0 4 PEOPLE FROM OUR VANCOUVER ISLAND LOCATION IN SIDNEY. Valid from April May 1st/2025 to April 30th/2026

Deadline: Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Draw date: Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

1 winner
 Sponsors
Bon Chovy
Bon Chovy
2025 Big Spring

Brightfish Charters

A day fishing with Rick Hackinen of Brightfish Charters, Campbell River. Up to 4 anglers in a comfy Grady-White Gulfstream leaving from downtown Campbell River. Forty years of guiding experience in protected waters. Participation in salmon research including bio-sampling and tagging of any salmon released.

Includes one night stay in Campbell River.

Deadline: Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Draw date: Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

1 winner
 Sponsors
Brightfish Charters
Brightfish Charters
2025 Big Spring

Langara

Trip for 2 to LANGARA FISHING LODGE

This package includes for 2 people:
• Return air travel from Vancouver to the remote Haida Gwaii Islands
• Scenic helicopter flight to Langara Fishing Lodge
• Accommodations and all meals, including alcohol with meals
• All necessary fishing equipment and marine clothing
• Private unguided 19’ console boat (guided fishing available as an option)
• Care of your catch

Details & Restrictions:
• Redeemable in May, June or September of 2025;
• Dates subject to availability at the time of booking;
• Guided fishing is not included, but is available as an option;
• Two additional trips can be purchased at a discount of $300 off regular rates;
• Cannot be used towards an existing booking and has no cash value.

Deadline: Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Draw date: Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

1 winner
 Sponsors
Langara Fishing Lodge
Langara Fishing Lodge
2025 Big Spring

Kingfisher 1825 Falcon

Deadline: Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Draw date: Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

1 winner
 Sponsors
KingFisher Boats
KingFisher Boats
Yamaha
Yamaha
GA Checkpoint
GA Checkpoint
Scotty
Scotty

Cause

The Sport Fishing Institute of BC, representing the interests of hundreds of thousands of anglers and working with communities and organizations across the province, is dedicated to protecting, enhancing and promoting sustainable access and opportunity to the public fishery on BC’s west coast. Your raffle ticket purchase will help support the SFI’s efforts to secure a healthy future for BC’s public fisheries and the marine resources on which they depend.

Mass marking (MM) of all hatchery fish produced in BC and the expansion of hatchery retention fishery or mark selective fisheries (MSF) are an important and accepted approach that help protect wild salmon, allow for sustainable opportunity, and our economy and coastal communities to benefit from fishing activity. Please visit www.sportfishing.bc.ca or www.salmonforever.ca to learn more.

Important dates

Early Bird

Deadline: Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Draws date: Friday, May 30, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

Final Draws

Final Sales Deadline: Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Final draws date: Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

Ticket packs

2025 Big Spring tickets are:
Single Ticket for $20.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How many tickets are available for sale?
    There are 9,000 tickets available for sale.
  2. How much do tickets cost?
    Single Ticket for $20,
  3. Can I request a specific ticket number?
    No. Ticket numbers are computer-generated in ascending order starting at a pre-determined number.
  4. When are the deadlines for ticket sales?
    Early Bird: Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
    Final Sales Deadline: Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
  5. What are the odds of winning?
    Chances are 1 in 9,000 (total tickets for sale) to win a prize. Actual odds depend on number of tickets sold.

Contact us

  info@sportfishing.bc.ca

  https://sportfishing.bc.ca/

  604.946.0734

  @SportFishingInstituteBC

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