Dock of the Bay: Fishing at the Antioch Pier & Picnic
April 15, 2023 @ 9:00AM — 1:00PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Antioch Pier @Antioch/Oakley Regional Shoreline: Bridgehead Rd At Wilbur Ave Antioch, CA 94509 Get Directions
Dock of the Bay
Bring the family or friends out for a fun day at the pier and enjoy striped bass fishing on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta as well as a picnic. Don't have a fishing license? We have you covered. Guided leadership, food and drinks, fishing poles, license and bait will be provided at no cost to participants. Beginning fisher people will be provided with basic instruction on how to get started. Introductory clinics will be 30 minutes long and cover such topics as safety and ethics, baiting, casting a net, retrieving, species identification, regulations, and conservation.
Lunch: We will be provide a salad or sandwich, bag of chips, water/gatorade and a KIND energy bar for all participants. If you would like to change your sandwich order, please let us know 72 hours in advance.
Items to bring:
- Layers + comfortable clothing (check the weather before leaving)
- Snacks
- Water Bottle
- Hat and/or sunscreen
- Camera
Transportation: We are providing a bus from San Jose. If you choose to ride the bus, you will receive more information about where to meet in the confirmation email.
Parking: If you choose to drive yourself, you can use these Google Maps Directions
Bathrooms: Yes, there are bathrooms near the parking lot.
Park Brochure: -- Link
This project was funded in part by the California Coastal Conservancy's Coastal Access - Explore the Coast grant program.
The program is designed to have a long term positive impact on participants by including a span of twenty no cost multigenerational family friendly events over nearly two years. Guided in immersive fishing, crabbing, kayaking, camping, backpacking, kite flying, and hiking events with emphasis on skill building as well as valuing the flora, fauna, and biodiversity of our coastal areas.