White Rock Beach

Saltwater
Beach

White Rock Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Sq. miles: 0.5
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 6

White Rock Beach is a quintessential coastal fishing destination in the Metro Vancouver area, known for its expansive sandy shoreline and the iconic, half-kilometer-long White Rock Pier that extends into the Salish Sea. The beach transforms dramatically with the tide, revealing over a kilometer of sand flats and tidal pools at low water, creating diverse environments for both fish and anglers. This is a vibrant, family-friendly location with easy access to amenities, making it a popular spot for shore-based fishing throughout the year.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at White Rock Beach and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Cabezon

Scorpaenichthys marmoratus

Chinook Salmon

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

Chum Salmon

Oncorhynchus keta

Pacific Herring

Clupea pallasii

Quillback Rockfish

Sebastes maliger

Starry Flounder

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on White Rock Beach. 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 White Rock Pier is the most famous and productive fishing location, providing access to deeper water where salmon and other pelagic species travel. The area around the pier's end and along its pilings holds structure that attracts fish. The beach itself, particularly along "The Hump" which divides East Beach and West Beach, offers varied terrain. Anglers find success casting into the surf line and working lures along current seams where the tide flows around natural sandbars and rocky outcroppings. The extreme low tide allows access to otherwise submerged structures.

Know where you can legally fish on White Rock Beach

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.

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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 White Rock Beach and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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