CastWhen

Belcarra Pier

Inshore fishing spot · shore · Indian Arm

Structure

Public pier over 20–40 ft mud and sand

Notes

Crab rings off the pier at high slack; family spot.

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Crab trap set diagram
  1. 1Float Cylindrical, 27 × 12 cm minimum, marked with your name and phone
  2. 2Line Leaded rope, 1.5 × depth, so it sinks clear of props
  3. 3Trap Collapsible or ring trap with rot cord
  4. 4Escape rings Two rings, 105 mm minimum (the law)
  5. 5Bait cage Fish carcass, chicken or turkey leg; cage keeps seals out
How to tie and fish it

Tie it: Clip the line to the trap bridle, tie the float on with a bowline. Max 2 traps per person in Area 20; 4 elsewhere.

Fish it: Set on sand in 40–100 ft (20–30 ft off a pier) at high slack and soak over the turn. Males only, 165 mm across the back, carapace stays on until you are home. Pull only in daylight.

Rules

DFO Area 28 · Rules checked 2026-10-19

Official fishing regulations

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