Chesterman / Cox Bay beaches
Inshore fishing spot · shore · Tofino
Structure
Surf beaches with rock outcrops.
Notes
Redtail perch in the surf troughs; cabezon off the rocks at high slack on calm days.
- 1Swivel to main line Size 4 barrel swivel, 20 lb braid above
- 2Leader 20 lb mono (10 lb for perch), 80 cm
- 3Hooks 2/0 baitholder for cabezon; size 4–6 for perch, on 15 cm dropper loops
- 4Bait Whole shore crab (hook up through the back) or shrimp in the shell; sand shrimp or clam neck for perch
- 5Sinker 1–2 oz bank sinker on the bottom
How to tie and fish it
Tie it: Tie two dropper loops 20 cm apart. Sinker on the end loop so the baits sit just off bottom.
Fish it: Cast beside rock or pilings, keep the line tight, and wait. Cabezon take the crab and run for a hole: hit it hard and lift.
Rules
DFO Area 24 · Rules checked 2026-10-19
Official fishing regulations