Oyster River mouth / Saratoga Beach
Inshore fishing spot · shore · Black Creek
Structure
Sand beach with the river-mouth channel
Notes
Beach casting on the flood; river mouth closures Sep 1–Nov 30 within 75 m.
- 1Main line 20–30 lb braid
- 2Swivel Size 4 barrel swivel
- 3Leader 20 lb mono, 45 cm
- 4Buzz Bomb / Zzinger 2.5–3.5 in, sliding free on the leader. White or pearl for chinook, pink for coho and pinks
- 5Bead and hook Plastic bead then a single 2/0 barbless siwash (barbless is the law for salmon)
How to tie and fish it
Tie it:Thread leader through the Buzz Bomb, then the bead, then tie the hook. The lure slides up the leader when a fish takes so it cannot lever the hook out.
Fish it:Cast long, count down to depth, then lift the rod sharply and let the lure flutter down on a slack line. Most hits are on the fall. Fish the tide change in the first and last hour of light.
Rules
Planning info only. You are responsible for your catch and for checking the current rules. CastWhen is not liable for fines or losses.
DFO Area14· Rules checked2026-10-19
Official fishing regulations