When fishing recreationally from a public pier in ocean or bay waters, a fishing license is not required. Public piers have a specific definition in section 1.88 of title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) (opens in a new tab). Public piers must be connected to the coast, allow free and unrestricted public access, and have been built or currently operating for the primary purpose of fishing. Resident saltwater anglers who fish from shore or from a shore-attached structure will need a shore fishing license, unless they have a regular saltwater fishing license, a fishing license for people with disabilities, or another combined license or are exempt.
I've been serious about fishing for a decade, and I can't look you in the eye and tell you that I know how much fishing line to put in. Fishermen who go into the water to fish in saltwater are considered to fish from the shore as long as they can remain in the bottom and do not access the area or leave it by boat. I think you have to go through the sandbar, where the water gets a little deeper and the fish live. A few simple practices and equipment options can greatly improve your enjoyment of year-round surf fishing in Central California.
The pyramidal weight causes the shrimp squares to float about a foot from the bottom; the fish see the delicious snack and they definitely want it, and you just roll them up. For example, crabs who use traps, baskets, crab nets, dive nets, or landing nets must have a fishing license. Even if you hooked the fish on the pier and only went down to the beach to fish, you'll need a valid license to avoid a possible fine. Restrictions apply to species-specific gear (for example, for rockfish, cod and salmon) when fishing from shore. Purchasing an annual fishing license will make this a non-issue; or you may want to buy a dock net to help you catch larger fish from the dock.
This isn't a story about how to prepare a fish that you catch for eating, because I have no idea how to do any of that. In addition, the new exemption for anglers who receive food stamps, temporary cash assistance or Medicaid applies only to resident saltwater anglers who fish on the coast or in a structure attached to the coast, and does not refer to freshwater. Florida residents who only fish in saltwater on land or in a structure attached to land can obtain a free license for recreational water fishing residents salad. An exemption exists for resident saltwater anglers who use a rod or a line, not equipped with a fishing line retrieval mechanism, who use natural baits, and it applies to anglers who fish from the shore, from structures placed on the shore or from boats.
When fishing from a pier, restrictions apply to species-specific gear (for example, for rockfish, cod and salmon). It turns out that the best way to fish in the ocean is to just throw the bait there, put the rod in a rod holder and enjoy the beach for a while.
