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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: ababs14 on April 12, 2012, 09:28:12 PM

Title: Crabbing with Rod
Post by: ababs14 on April 12, 2012, 09:28:12 PM

Hey everyone,

I've never crabbed before, but have been itching to try it! I was wondering if crabbing is possible off the #1 road pier in steveston? Or any other general advice about crabbing in the lower mainland you might have. In addition, I've fished for herring off the 1 road pier and have noticed that about 90% of the fishing traffic sets up on the west side of the pier.... does anyone know if there is a reason for this??

Any advice is much appreciated!

-Alex

Title: Re: Crabbing with Rod
Post by: canso on April 12, 2012, 09:40:52 PM

always crabbing at White Rock pier

Title: Re: Crabbing with Rod
Post by: ababs14 on April 15, 2012, 09:34:38 PM

Ok maybe Ill try there. Thanks

Title: Re: Crabbing with Rod
Post by: ababs14 on April 16, 2012, 12:59:31 AM

O MAYBE

Title: Re: Crabbing with Rod
Post by: fic on April 16, 2012, 09:43:51 AM

Some other places you can try is Ambleside Pier, Jericho Pier, Barnet Marine Park in Burnaby, Belcara.  Unfortunately crabbing from a dock can get a bit crowded with up to 20+ others setting out their 2 traps, and all gunning for those crabs that are within the legal size.  You are pretty much guaranteed to catch something, but it's a little bit hard to get a legal sized male crab when there are tons of other traps out there, all targetting them.