Featured team project / Vancouver Island
HUNTER
Fishing Team
Explore the HUNTER Fishing Team project, its equipment interests and developing angling pathways.
Explore the team Public roster and CAA competition entry await confirmation.
Canadian
Angling AllianceWhere anglers meet and waters unite
Angling AllianceWhere anglers meet and waters unite
A national vision for angling.
Beginning on Vancouver Island.
Canadian Angling Alliance
UNITED BY
THE WATER.
Where anglers meet and waters unite.
Connecting competitors, teams and the people who power Canadian angling. Freshwater and saltwater. Local knowledge. A national ambition.
Vancouver Island launch in development · Founding interest welcome
Cowichan River / Vancouver Island
Photograph: Logan Kuzyk
For anglers & teamsFind your place on the roster
↗For the next generationFrom first casts to competition
↗For industry & partnersBring expertise. Build opportunity.
↗01 / The alliance
ONE ALLIANCE.
MANY WAYS IN.
The competitor. The local club. The guide, the tackle maker and the community that knows its water. CAA brings those perspectives into one developing angling network.
01
Competition with a clear standard.
Freshwater and saltwater pathways built around published rules, reviewed results and standings people can understand.
02
Stronger teams. More opportunity.
A route for independent anglers, established clubs, developing teams and younger participants to find their next step.
03
An industry connected to its waters.
Practical contributions from guides, equipment makers, marine businesses, hosts, educators and community organizations.
02 / Team directory & roster desk
BUILD YOUR TEAM.
FIND YOUR PEOPLE.
Founding teams are being assembled. Bring an existing club, step forward as a captain, or register as an angler looking for a team.
The founding roster desk
Choose a role to register interest. Confirmed names and team assignments will follow.
| Roster role | Pathway | Status | Get involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team captainCoordinate a prospective roster and its home region. | Leadership & team formation | Interest welcomeAssignments pending | Captain interest |
| Competition anglerExpress interest in upcoming competition opportunities. | Freshwater / saltwater | Interest welcomeAssignments pending | Angler interest |
| Development anglerBuild technique, preparation and team experience. | Skills & progression | Interest welcomeAssignments pending | Join a pathway |
| Junior pathwayAge groups and delivery details will be announced. | Parent / guardian enquiry | Interest welcomeAssignments pending | Family interest |
| Coach / mentorShare practical angling and team-development expertise. | Coaching & knowledge | Interest welcomeAssignments pending | Coach interest |
| Event & shore crewHelp with host operations, event support and stewardship. | Community support | Interest welcomeAssignments pending | Crew interest |
6 roster pathwaysPublic competitor profiles appear with approval. Junior enquiries use an adult contact.
03 / Official standings
EARNED ON
THE WATER.
Team and individual standings will bring verified CAA event results into one clear record, with divisions suited to each competition format.
| Rank | Team | Division | Events | Points | Status |
|---|
The first ranking starts with the first result.
Official standings will appear after the first verified CAA competition. Team placements, points and individual rankings have not yet been published.
Team standings · All waters · Awaiting verified results
01 / BEFORE ENTRY
Published rules
Eligible species, competition waters, scoring and entry requirements set out before entries open.
02 / AT THE EVENT
Reviewed results
Event evidence and official review support the results that enter the standings.
03 / THROUGH THE SEASON
Fair comparisons
Rankings stay within their appropriate format and division, with published tie breaks.
04 / AFTER REVIEW
A clear record
Result-review procedures and corrections keep the competition record accountable.
04 / Calendar & events
THE NEXT CHAPTER
STARTS OUT HERE.
The launch calendar connects competition, learning, stewardship and industry. Explore the formats being developed and register your interest.
FWFreshwater competition
Team & individual formatsVancouver IslandIn development
Freshwater competition
Team & individual formatsFreshwater challenge formats for club teams and independent anglers. Eligible waters, species, scoring and entry requirements will be set out in each confirmed event package.
Register format interestSWCoastal team competition
Saltwater / boat-based formatVancouver Island coastIn development
Coastal team competition
Saltwater / boat-based formatA coastal competition pathway being developed around team preparation, clear rules and accountable results. Vessel eligibility, operating boundaries and event arrangements will be confirmed before entries open.
Register format interestJRJunior first-cast sessions
Introduction & supported learningLaunch region TBAProgram planning
Junior first-cast sessions
Introduction & supported learningAn introduction to angling for young people through appropriate adult supervision, practical instruction and responsible fish handling. Enquiries are through a parent or guardian.
Register format interestWCWater stewardship day
Shoreline care & shared knowledgeHost proposals welcomePartner development
Water stewardship day
Shoreline care & shared knowledgeA proposed community format connecting anglers with shoreline care, habitat awareness and local expertise. A project brief and host arrangements will be published when confirmed.
Register format interestINIndustry on the water
Equipment, expertise & connectionsVancouver IslandPartner interest
Industry on the water
Equipment, expertise & connectionsA proposed industry gathering for tackle businesses, marine services, guides, clubs and community partners. Bring a useful demonstration, a practical contribution or a host proposal.
Register format interestThese are developing event formats. Confirmed dates, venues, rules, costs and booking details will appear here before registration opens.
05 / Launch geography
VANCOUVER ISLAND FIRST.
CANADA IN VIEW.
Local water, local knowledge and a wider ambition. The initial network is being developed on Vancouver Island, with interest welcome from clubs and communities across Canada.
Proposed regional focus / 01
North Island
Campbell River, Oyster River and surrounding communities. Angler, club and host interest welcome.
Bring a local proposalProposed regional focus / 02
Comox Valley
Comox, Courtenay and the surrounding valley. Connect local teams, learning and coastal expertise.
Register regional interestWider network / 03
Coast to coast
Clubs, captains and host communities across Canada. Introduce your region and the water you know.
Introduce your clubRegional development areas are not confirmed venues or offices. Event waters and hosts will be identified in each confirmed event package. Photograph: Tofino coast / shayd johnson.
06 / Programs & pathways
A WAY IN.
A WAY FORWARD.
Six program pathways are being developed. Tell us which one fits your experience, your family, your team or the contribution you want to make.
Competition pathway
For experienced anglers and emerging competitors who want a clear route into freshwater and saltwater events. Formats, divisions and entry requirements will be published with each launch competition.
Explore this pathwayTeams & clubs
A home for regional rosters, existing clubs and anglers looking for teammates. Captain interest helps shape the local teams and divisions the alliance develops next.
Explore this pathwayJunior angling
A proposed introduction and progression pathway for younger anglers, with adult supervision and practical learning. Parent and guardian enquiries help shape local demand.
Explore this pathwaySkills & coaching
Practical learning around casting, tackle selection, fish identification, preparation and responsible handling. Sessions will be announced as instructors and delivery arrangements are confirmed.
Explore this pathwayWater stewardship
Connecting participation with shoreline care, habitat awareness and people who know their local waters. Local organizations and community project proposals are welcome.
Explore this pathwayIndustry & leadership
A place for guides, retailers, equipment makers, marine businesses and hosts to contribute expertise, equipment and useful opportunities to the developing alliance.
Explore this pathway07 / Membership & costs
CLEAR COSTS.
BEFORE YOU COMMIT.
Registering interest has no charge. Membership, competition and program fees will be published with their inclusions before paid registration opens.
All published prices will be in Canadian dollars.
Ask about access support when registering your interest.
Ask about access support when registering your interest.
Founding interestAnglers, teams, families & contributors
No chargeNo payment collected
Alliance membershipMembership terms and inclusions in development
To be announcedCAD / before enrolment
Competition entryFormat, division and event-specific inclusions
Published by eventCAD / before entry opens
Skills & junior programsDelivery, equipment and support options
Published by programCAD / details in development
Industry partnershipEquipment, expertise, hosting or sponsorship
Discuss your contributionTerms agreed directly
Fishing licences, applicable stamps, travel, personal gear and vessel costs are separate unless a confirmed program explicitly includes them.
Photograph: Frugal Flyer · Location imagery
Founding partnership discussions welcomeTHE INDUSTRY
08 / Sponsors, industry & partners
THE INDUSTRY
BEHIND THE ANGLER.
Good competition depends on more than the people holding the rods. It takes equipment, knowledge, access, places to gather and people willing to contribute.
We welcome businesses and organizations that can help strengthen competition, develop new anglers and connect Canadian waters.
Alliance partner
Help shape the wider program through useful expertise, practical resources and long-term participation.
Discuss a contributionCompetition partner
Support event delivery, officials, competitor experience, results and the stories that bring competition to life.
Discuss a contributionEquipment & technical partner
Contribute tackle, apparel, electronics, marine knowledge, product education or hands-on demonstrations.
Discuss a contributionYouth & access partner
Help develop pathways for new and younger anglers, with opportunities to support gear, learning and participation.
Discuss a contributionHost & destination partner
Bring a venue, marina, guide operation, lodge, club or community proposal with a clear reason to gather.
Discuss a contributionMedia & knowledge partner
Share angling stories, research, photography, field knowledge and responsible coverage of Canadian waters.
Discuss a contributionROOTED ↗Youth access & practical learningHUNTER Gear & Fly Shops ↗Gear, fly shops & industry directoryHUNTER Boatworks ↗Boats, marine work & equipmentTHE WATERLINE ↗Angling & tackle magazine project
Related project links connect our wider network. Sponsor and partner acknowledgements will be added when participation and use of identity are confirmed.
09 / Angler information
KNOW YOUR WATER.
CHECK THE SOURCE.
Direct links to the official information that matters before a day on the water. Check current requirements for your location and activity.
BC freshwater regulations
Province of British Columbia
Freshwater fishing licences
Province of British Columbia
Tidal fishing licences
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Limits, openings & closures
Current DFO area information
Fishery notices
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Boating safety
Transport Canada
Marine forecasts
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Conservation areas & maps
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Independent official resources. These links do not indicate a sponsorship or affiliation with CAA.
10 / Before you join
A FEW GOOD
QUESTIONS.
Can I join before I have a team?
Yes. Register interest as an individual angler or as someone looking for a team. Tell us your region and freshwater or saltwater interests. Team formation and placement will be confirmed as the launch develops.
Is membership or tournament entry open?
Founding interest is open. Paid membership, tournament entries and program bookings will open when their terms, availability, eligibility and costs are published. Completing the interest form does not reserve a place or create a paid commitment.
How will rosters and rankings be published?
Public rosters will use approved team and competitor information. Official standings will use verified CAA event results, separated by the relevant format and division. The scoring method, tie breaks and result-review process will be available before entries open.
Can children take part?
A junior pathway is in development. A parent or guardian can register interest now; age groups, supervision, equipment and participation arrangements will be announced with each confirmed program. Please use an adult contact for the initial enquiry.
What will participation cost?
There is no charge to register interest. Membership, program and event prices are being developed and will be shown in Canadian dollars before paid registration opens. Event information will explain what is included and any additional participant costs.
Can my business sponsor, host or contribute?
Yes. Use the industry or host pathway to introduce your organization, the type of contribution you have in mind, your region and the opportunity you want to support. Contributions may involve equipment, expertise, access, venues or event support; terms are discussed directly.
Does CAA registration replace a fishing licence?
Fishing licences and applicable regulatory requirements remain separate from CAA interest registration. Use the official freshwater and tidal resource links for current requirements, and check the rules for your intended water and activity.
11 / Founding interest
YOUR WATER.
YOUR PEOPLE.
YOUR ALLIANCE.
Step forward as a competitor, build a team, bring your community or contribute to what comes next.
01 / CHOOSETell us how you want to take part.
02 / INTRODUCEShare your region and a few useful details.
03 / CONNECTReceive a response as relevant opportunities develop.
Canadian Angling Alliance
Register your founding interest.
A short form for anglers, teams, families and organizations. No payment is collected.
Open interest formYou will complete your details on the CAA interest form. This records an enquiry; program places, membership and event entries are confirmed separately.
For junior programs, a parent or guardian should complete the form.
Prefer email? info@rootedcanada.org ↗
Complete the interest form on this page
Choose your participation path inside this form. If the embedded form does not appear, open the form directly ↗.