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Ambleside Tidal water DFO Area 28

Conditions

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Seasonal outlook

Run timing

  • CohoCheckingJune–November · best from shore August–September
  • ChinookCheckingMid-August–September
  • PinkCheckingOdd-numbered years only

Planning times only. At a sunrise or sunset cutoff, follow the NRC-calculated time used by DFO. A “daylight hours” rule means one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. Check the NRC calculator and current Area 28 rules before casting; leave a few minutes of margin.

Today at Ambleside

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Tide level (m)
Predicted tide Loading the tide curve and fishing-window markers.

Local time

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Local map

Capilano River mouth

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Fishing High tide High or low Low tide Below about 2 m Parking Free parking Paid parking

Drag to move · use two fingers on touch · pinch or use +/− to zoom. Tap a numbered fishing zone, parking area, or P marker for details. Fishing areas are approximate. Fish the conditions in front of you, stay within legal boundaries, follow current rules, and put safety first.

Fishing zones

  • High-tide zoneBest around high tide.
    Access & cautions

    Shoreline access has not been independently verified. Tide, current, footing, and shoreline access can change.

    Accessibility unverified · notes dated September 2, 2026.

  • The StraightFishable at both high and low tide.
    Access & cautions

    Shoreline access has not been independently verified. Tide, current, footing, and shoreline access can change.

    Accessibility unverified · notes dated September 2, 2026.

  • Capilano River seamTidal side · best at low tide.
    Access & cautions

    Shoreline access and the freshwater boundary have not been independently verified. Confirm the official freshwater boundary before casting. Tide, current, footing, and shoreline access can change.

    Accessibility unverified · notes dated September 2, 2026.

  • Navigation beacon barBelow roughly 1.8–2.0 m.
    Access & cautions

    Shoreline access has not been independently verified. The approximate tide threshold does not guarantee safe access or footing.

    Accessibility unverified · notes dated September 2, 2026.

  • Inner poolBest at low tide.
    Access & cautions

    Shoreline access has not been independently verified. Tide, current, footing, and shoreline access can change.

    Accessibility unverified · notes dated September 2, 2026.

Parking guide

Posted signs, closures, and payment instructions always apply.

  • Free parking ANext to the outdoor gym · check posted restrictions.
  • Free parking BNext to Park Royal mall · check posted restrictions.
  • Paid parking AAt Ambleside Park beach · check posted rates and restrictions.
  • Paid parking BAt Ambleside Park beach · check posted rates and restrictions.

Before you fish

Fishing rules

Fishing rules and closures can change. Check the official DFO Area 28 page before fishing.

Check current DFO Area 28 rules

Before you go

Trip basics

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Tidal licence

Open the official DFO licensing page.

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Salmon stamp

Check conservation-stamp requirements.

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Fishing tips

Timing, technique, setup, and shoreline safety.