Fox Island Fishing Pier
About
Fox Island Fishing Pier is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 2 miles from University Place. It's a fishing pier with restrooms and accessible access, and swimming is not allowed. A fee is charged. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 76°F with only four or five wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on 20 or more days. Several trails sit within a few miles, including the Tacoma Rifle Club Trail at about 2.3 miles and the Hidden Beach Trail at about 2.5 miles. Point Defiance Park, a climbing area, is about 6 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Fee charged
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Fox Island Fishing Pier
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–76°F and lows of 47–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Tacoma Narrows Ap, WA weather station, 2.8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high36° low
- Feb48° high37° low
- Mar53° high39° low
- Apr57° high41° low
- May64° high47° low
- Jun70° high51° low
- Jul76° high54° low
- Aug76° high54° low
- Sep70° high51° low
- Oct59° high46° low
- Nov50° high40° low
- Dec46° high36° low
Where it is
- Fox Island Fishing Pier · Public land
- Nearest town
- University Place, Washington · 2.2 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Tacoma Rifle Club TrailHiking2.3 mi
- Hidden Beach TrailHiking2.5 mi
- Chambers Creek Canyon TrailHiking2.7 mi
- DeLong Park TrailHiking4.5 mi
- Point Defiance ParkRock climbing6.3 mi
- Wilson Way Bridge BoulderRock climbing6.3 mi
- TacomaRock climbing7 mi
- Central-West Cascades & SeattleRock climbing8.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Fox Island Fishing Pier
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
46° / 36°
21 wet
Feb
48° / 37°
18 wet
Mar
53° / 39°
19 wet
Apr
57° / 41°
15 wet
May
64° / 47°
12 wet
Jun
70° / 51°
9 wet
Jul
76° / 54°
4 wet
Aug
76° / 54°
5 wet
Sep
70° / 51°
9 wet
Oct
59° / 46°
16 wet
Nov
50° / 40°
19 wet
Dec
46° / 36°
21 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tacoma Narrows Ap, WA, 2.8 mi away at 292 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
