Hooked on the Best Fishing Spots on BC’s Sunshine Coast
I chat with a lot of locals about their favourite hobbies and outdoor activities and fishing comes up a LOT. Whether you’re an experienced angler or simply enjoy a calm day on the water, the Coast offers some of the best fishing opportunities in BC. From world-class saltwater fishing to sleepy freshwater lakes, you can see why so many locals and visitors spend their weekends trying their luck up here. Planning a day of fishing? Here is a quick list of favourite local spots:
Saltwater Fishing
Pender Harbour (A local favourite)
- One of the Coast’s premier fishing destinations.
- Excellent for Chinook and Coho salmon, lingcod, halibut, and rockfish (when in season).
- Ideal for both recreational boaters and guided fishing charters.
Secret Cove & Halfmoon Bay
- Great access to deeper water for salmon and bottom fishing.
- Popular launch points for boats and kayaks.
- Also excellent locations for crabbing and prawning.
Gibsons Harbour & Keats Island
- A popular area for salmon fishing by boat.
- Beautiful scenery with frequent sightings of seals, eagles, and other marine wildlife.
Porpoise Bay (Sechelt)
- A favourite spot for recreational crabbing and prawning.
- Calm, protected waters make it a great destination for families and paddlers.
Freshwater Fishing
Trout Lake (Halfmoon Bay)
- One of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular stocked trout lakes.
- Easy roadside access with excellent opportunities for rainbow trout.
- Perfect for kayaks, canoes, float tubes, or fishing from shore.
Klein Lake
- Quiet and scenic with healthy populations of rainbow trout.
- A peaceful spot for anglers looking to escape the crowds.
Hotel Lake
- Another stocked trout lake that’s ideal for beginners and families.
- Easy to access and a great option for a relaxing afternoon outdoors.
Shore Fishing
If you don’t have a boat, there are still plenty of beautiful places to cast a line, including:
- Gibsons Government Wharf
- Roberts Creek Pier
- Davis Bay Waterfront
- Sechelt Government Wharf
Shore fishing success depends on the season and tides, but these locations offer awesome ocean views and a great excuse to spend the day outside.
Whether it’s catching your kid’s first salmon, setting crab traps with the family, or enjoying a quiet morning at one of our freshwater lakes, fishing is part of the lifestyle here on the coast. It’s one more reason so many people choose to call this incredible corner of British Columbia home.
Want to get out but don’t have a boat? We have some awesome local businesses who can help with that including Angler Management Charters , Bonefish Charters & Gulf Rascals
Hope you get a bite!