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Fishing near Richmond, BC

19 curated fishing spots within 45 km of Richmond, what's biting in October, the rig to tie and the licence you need. For today's best tide and weather window, open the live plan.

Spots

• Steveston Fisherman's Wharf

  Shore · 6 km

  Docks on the Fraser's south arm, 20–40 ft, strong current

• Garry Point Park / Steveston

  Shore · 7 km

  Fraser River mouth: sand and mud flats, strong river current, rock riprap on the point

• Iona Beach South Jetty

  Shore · 11 km

  4 km jetty over sand flats into Sturgeon Bank; 10–30 ft off the end

• Jericho Pier

  Shore · 13 km

  Pier over 20–30 ft sand in English Bay

• Point Grey / Spanish Banks

  Boat · 15 km

  Sand and gravel shelf 60–150 ft off the point; bait on the flood

• Sand Heads / Bell Buoy

  Boat · 15 km

  Fraser River plume edge, sand bank dropping 60–200 ft; tide line on the ebb

• Ambleside Beach / Capilano mouth

  Shore · 18 km

  Gravel beach at the Capilano River mouth, drop-off 50 m out

• Barnet Marine Park

  Shore · 20 km

  Pier and shoreline on Burrard Inlet, 20–60 ft

• Cates Park

  Shore · 20 km

  Gravel beach at the Indian River/Seymour approach with a drop-off

• Point Atkinson / Lighthouse Park

  Boat · 20 km

  Rock point with a 100–250 ft drop-off and strong tide rips

• Crescent Beach / Blackie Spit

  Shore · 22 km

  Sand spit and the Nicomekl mouth channel

• Belcarra Pier

  Shore · 22 km

  Public pier over 20–40 ft mud and sand

• Rocky Point Pier, Port Moody

  Shore · 24 km

  Pier at the head of Burrard Inlet, mud bottom

• Horseshoe Bay / Whytecliff

  Boat · 25 km

  Rock walls dropping to 300 ft at the mouth of Howe Sound

• White Rock Pier

  Shore · 29 km

  470 m pier over sand flats, 10–25 ft at the end

• Lions Bay / Brunswick Beach

  Shore · 34 km

  Steep rocky shore into deep water; creek fans

• Gibsons government wharf

  Shore · 37 km

  Wharf over 20–40 ft in Gibsons Harbour

• Thrasher Rock / Gabriola Reefs

  Boat · 39 km

  Gravel and sand banks 120–250 ft off the reef, exposed to the Strait.

• Porteau Cove

  Shore · 44 km

  Artificial reef and rock wall 30–120 ft; mud bottom for crab and prawn

What's biting in October

• Cabezon
• Lingcod
• Kelp greenling
• Coho salmon
• Sea-run cutthroat
• Surfperch (pile, striped, redtail)
• Flounder / sole
• Dungeness crab

Rig to tie

Rig library ↗

Jig and grub

Rig 1Rig 2

1. 1Main line 20–30 lb braid
2. 2Swivel Size 4 barrel swivel
3. 3Leader 20 lb fluorocarbon, 60 cm
4. 4Jig head 1–2 oz round head, 3/0 hook (1/2–1 oz for greenling)
5. 5Soft plastic 4–5 in curl tail or paddle tail, dark, motor oil or white

How to tie and fish it

Tie it:Tie braid to swivel with a Palomar. Tie leader to swivel and to the jig head with an improved clinch. Thread the plastic straight so it does not spin.

Fish it:Cast to the kelp edge or boulder seam, let it hit bottom, lift 30 cm and drop. Hits come on the drop. Set hard and lift the fish off the rocks immediately.

Licences and rules

Fishing licences across Canada

Questions

Where can I fish near Richmond?

CastWhen lists 19 curated spots within 45 km of Richmond, including Steveston Fisherman's Wharf, Garry Point Park / Steveston, Iona Beach South Jetty.

What is biting near Richmond in October?

In October the in-season species at nearby spots include Cabezon, Lingcod, Kelp greenling, Coho salmon, Sea-run cutthroat.

Do I need a fishing licence near Richmond?

Yes. Tidal waters need a federal DFO tidal licence and fresh water needs a provincial licence. See the CastWhen licences page for direct links.