Outer Vancouver Harbour

Saltwater
Harbor

Outer Vancouver Harbour

Saltwater
Harbor

Sq. miles: 21
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 14

Outer Vancouver Harbour is a significant saltwater bay forming the western entrance to Burrard Inlet, adjacent to English Bay and the city of Vancouver. This marine environment is characterized by its urban shoreline, proximity to major shipping lanes, and dynamic tidal waters. It serves as a popular area for both recreational and commercial activities, with its waters influenced by the complex currents of the Salish Sea.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Outer Vancouver Harbour and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Chinook Salmon

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

Chum Salmon

Oncorhynchus keta

Coho Salmon

Oncorhynchus kisutch

Copper Rockfish

Sebastes caurinus

Kelp Greenling

Hexagrammos decagrammus

Lingcod

Ophiodon elongatus

Pacific Cod

Gadus macrocephalus

Pacific Halibut

Hippoglossus stenolepis

Pacific Herring

Clupea pallasii

Pink Salmon

Oncorhynchus gorbuscha

Quillback Rockfish

Sebastes maliger

Sablefish

Anoplopoma fimbria

Sockeye Salmon

Oncorhynchus nerka

Starry Flounder

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Outer Vancouver Harbour. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

The harbour's bathymetry and shoreline offer diverse structure. Key areas include the waters off Ferguson Point and the various points along the Stanley Park seawall, which provide access to deeper channels. The vicinity of the First Narrows entrance to Burrard Inlet often holds fish due to concentrated current flow. Underwater features such as the historic sewer outfall in English Bay, while not an active fishing target, illustrate the type of structure that can attract marine life. Tower Beach and the Acadia Beach area on the Point Grey peninsula offer rocky shore access.

Know where you can legally fish on Outer Vancouver Harbour

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Bc licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Bc.

Take Outer Vancouver Harbour with you

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Outer Vancouver Harbour and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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