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White Rock Pier

Inshore fishing spot · shore · White Rock

Structure

470 m pier over sand flats, 10–25 ft at the end

Notes

Semiahmoo Bay: crab from the pier (check the local closure band); bivalves closed.

Rig library ↗
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

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

DFO Area29· Rules checked2026-10-19

Official fishing regulations

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