Sidney Pier (Beacon Avenue)

Inshore fishing spot · shore · Sidney

Structure

Public pier over 15–30 ft sand and eelgrass; pilings

Family pier; crab rings; coho casting Sept.

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.

Planning info only. You are responsible for your catch and for checking the current rules. CastWhen is not liable for fines or losses.

DFO Area19· Rules checked2026-10-19