spot · 2026-10-21
Neck Point, Nanaimo: a beginner's first shore trip
Plan a cautious shore visit to Neck Point with daylight, rock-and-kelp structure, a simple rig and a fresh check of official rules.
CastWhen
Neck Point Park
Inshore fishing spot · shore · Nanaimo
Structure
Rocky points with kelp beds dropping to 30–60 ft on the north side; gravel coves between.
Notes
Walk out to the outer point for depth. Rockfish: check the RCA map for this shoreline.
- 1Main line 20–30 lb braid
- 2Swivel Size 4 barrel swivel
- 3Leader 20 lb fluorocarbon, 60 cm
- 4Jig head 1–2 oz round head, 3/0 hook (1/2–1 oz for greenling)
- 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.
Rules
DFO Area 17 · Rules checked 2026-10-19
Official fishing regulations