The state paid for a similar conversion of the old San Mateo -Hayward bridge into a fishing pier. The project would include a parking lot, fish cleaning station, restrooms, and fencing. The pier would reach a water depth of 15 feet, with 300-foot frontage on the San Joaquin River.
—Oakland Tribune, August 20, 1976
Antioch/Oakley Regional Shoreline Pier Facts
Hours: Although the park is only open from 5 A.M. to 10 P.M., fishing is allowed 24 hours a day (so no overnight camping).
Facilities: Lights, benches and windbreaks are on the pier. Restrooms are near the foot of the pier as is a fish cleaning station. Nearby, near the foot of the pier, is a 4.5 acre meadow area which has 10 picnic tables and barbecues.
Handicapped Facilities: The surface of the pier is concrete, the railing is about 42 inches high, and the nearby restrooms are marked handicapped accessible. In addition, the picnic tables and barbecues are all located adjacent to paved trails and are situated on “wheelchair-friendly” pads.
How To Get There: Follow Highway 4 east until it turns into Highway 160; just before you get to the bridge take the Wilbur Avenue off ramp (it is the last exit before the bridge), then turn left on Bridgehead Road and follow it to the entrance to the Antioch/Oakley Regional Shoreline Park. The pier is the main feature of the park.
Management: East Bay Regional Park District.
when is the next salmon run in september thru october. in antioch.
Can’t really say, the run can be early or late or almost non-existent; it varies year to year. Best is to check with local bait shops, they usually have a good idea on what’s taking place locally. Ken
Can’t really say exactly when the fish will be there. It can be weeks early or weeks late.
Are dogs allowed on the fishing pier ??
Dogs are allowed in the park. Not sure about the pier.