Trip Summary

I had a short window of time to get out of the house and do some beach fishing, so I explored a new spot in West Vancouver near Cypress Creek. I caught and release a small English Sole (which is very similar to a Flounder) and came across this small snake in the rocks. I think it was garter snake but am not certain on the species.

It was beautiful summer day to be out casting off the beach. I found this location by exploring Google Maps and looking for fresh water creeks/rivers that ran into Ocean. I’ll likely try exploring more areas like this again to avoid the crowds at Ambleside and the Capilano River mouth.

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Fishing Location

Cypress Creek, West Vancouver




Tackle Used

Cabelas Fish Eagle 50 Salmon/Steelhead spinning rod (10 ft)

Website

Moss Green Spectra Braided Line 1500 Yards by Power Pro
Buzz Bomb Jig, 2", Hot Pink
Fishing Spinners Set of 5, Best selections from Mepps, Savage Gear, Blue Fox - Best Lures for Bass, Trout, Salmon, Crappie and Musky Fishing (#3, S/C/P/BS/TR)
PENN Battle II Spinning Inshore Fishing Reel, Size 3000 (BTLII3000), HT-100 Front Drag, Max of 15lb, 6 Sealed Stainless Steel Ball Bearing System, Built with Carbon Fiber Drag Washers
Moss Green Spectra Braided Line 1500 Yards by Power Pro
Buzz Bomb Jig, 2", Hot Pink
Fishing Spinners Set of 5, Best selections from Mepps, Savage Gear, Blue Fox - Best Lures for Bass, Trout, Salmon, Crappie and Musky Fishing (#3, S/C/P/BS/TR)
PENN Battle II Spinning Inshore Fishing Reel, Size 3000 (BTLII3000), HT-100 Front Drag, Max of 15lb, 6 Sealed Stainless Steel Ball Bearing System, Built with Carbon Fiber Drag Washers
Moss Green Spectra Braided Line 1500 Yards by Power Pro
Moss Green Spectra Braided Line 1500 Yards by Power Pro
Buzz Bomb Jig, 2", Hot Pink
Buzz Bomb Jig, 2", Hot Pink
Fishing Spinners Set of 5, Best selections from Mepps, Savage Gear, Blue Fox - Best Lures for Bass, Trout, Salmon, Crappie and Musky Fishing (#3, S/C/P/BS/TR)
Fishing Spinners Set of 5, Best selections from Mepps, Savage Gear, Blue Fox - Best Lures for Bass, Trout, Salmon, Crappie and Musky Fishing (#3, S/C/P/BS/TR)
PENN Battle II Spinning Inshore Fishing Reel, Size 3000 (BTLII3000), HT-100 Front Drag, Max of 15lb, 6 Sealed Stainless Steel Ball Bearing System, Built with Carbon Fiber Drag Washers
PENN Battle II Spinning Inshore Fishing Reel, Size 3000 (BTLII3000), HT-100 Front Drag, Max of 15lb, 6 Sealed Stainless Steel Ball Bearing System, Built with Carbon Fiber Drag Washers

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