Fishing Spot in Vancouver, British Columbia
Belcarra Regional Park Fishing and Crabbing Access
Belcarra Regional Park's picnic-area wharf gives shore anglers and crabbers a managed Indian Arm access with washrooms, picnic space, and a short walk from the main parking area. The visit needs a rules check before the cooler comes out: this is tidal water, crab rules are specific, and bivalve shellfish harvesting is closed in Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm.
Belcarra Regional Park Fishing and Crabbing Access
Plan your visit
What to know before you go.
Fishing and crab fishing are identified at the Belcarra Picnic Area.
Belcarra Picnic Area access.
Federal tidal waters licence for ocean fishing and crabbing.
Check DFO Area 28 for current limits and closures.
No clam, mussel, or oyster harvesting in Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm.
Lots can fill quickly on sunny summer days.
Park washroom buildings are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Picnic shelters, wharf, and floats are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best For
Good To Know
Use the Metro Vancouver brochure for park access, then check DFO Area 28 for the current tidal fishing and crab-fishing status before setting gear.
Plan around the parking lot filling on sunny summer days; the official brochure points visitors toward early arrival, walking, cycling, or bus access.
The picnic-area wharf and floats are the practical fishing focus, with washrooms and picnic tables nearby rather than a remote trail approach.
Fishing and Crabbing
- Where to fish
- Metro Vancouver identifies fishing and crab fishing at the Belcarra Picnic Area, where the wharf and floats provide the main shore-based access.
- Licence
- Ocean fishing and crab fishing here require a federal tidal waters sport fishing licence.
- Current regulations
- DFO Area 28 covers Vancouver, Bowen Island, Indian Arm, and Squamish waters, and its current species tables and restrictions should be checked before fishing. Check DFO Area 28
Parking and Facilities
- Parking pressure
- Metro Vancouver warns that the Belcarra Picnic Area and White Pine Beach lots often fill quickly on sunny summer days.
- No road parking
- The brochure tells visitors to respect adjacent municipal streets and states that there is no parking on Bedwell Bay Road.
- Washrooms and picnic tables
- Picnic tables and washroom facilities are listed at the Belcarra Picnic Area, supporting longer family fishing visits.
Rules to Check
- Crab sex and size
- The park brochure says only male crabs can be harvested and that keeping undersized or female crabs is illegal.
- Bivalve closure
- Do not collect clams, mussels, or oysters here; Metro Vancouver says Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm are closed to that harvesting.
- Fishing violations
- The Metro Vancouver brochure lists DFO's reporting line for fisheries violations as 1-800-465-4336.
Official Info
- Park brochure
- Use the Metro Vancouver brochure for Belcarra Picnic Area facilities, parking cautions, accessibility notes, and park rules. Open park brochure
- Local park contact
- The Village of Belcarra page links to Metro Vancouver park information and lists the Central Area Office phone number for park issues. Open Village park page
Questions People Ask
Can I fish from shore at Belcarra Regional Park?
Yes. Metro Vancouver identifies fishing and crab fishing at the Belcarra Picnic Area, with the wharf and floats providing the practical shore-based access.
Do I need a licence to crab or fish here?
Yes. The official brochure says ocean fishing and crab fishing require a federal tidal waters sport fishing licence.
Can I keep clams, mussels, or oysters?
No. Metro Vancouver says Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm are closed to clam, mussel, and oyster harvesting.
Is parking reliable on summer weekends?
Not always. Metro Vancouver warns that Belcarra Picnic Area parking often fills quickly on sunny summer days and says there is no parking on Bedwell Bay Road.
Are the wharf and washrooms accessible?
Metro Vancouver lists the Belcarra Picnic Area wharf, floats, picnic shelters, and all park washroom buildings as wheelchair accessible.
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Official And Operator
- Metro Vancouver Regional ParksOfficial page
- Fisheries and Oceans CanadaOfficial page
- Village of BelcarraOfficial page
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