surf fishing
California Fishing
Mar 8, 2024 14:50:21 #
Mar 8, 2024 18:47:24 #
Cal Bob
Loc: Clovis, California
I'll be at the Central Coast quite a bit this month, but plan to fish freshwater. I did however check this surf report for you and it looks ok for now, but gets huge starting Sunday. Good luck and stay safe if you go.
You can scroll down to see the graph: https://surfcaptain.com/forecast/pismo-beach-california
You can scroll down to see the graph: https://surfcaptain.com/forecast/pismo-beach-california
Mar 9, 2024 11:51:27 #
hogleg wrote:
thinking of going to pismo area. any help on surf fishing the area
I can't give you any firsthand info but anytime I go to the beach I check out the following website for information on nearby piers. It will tell you what species for the time of year and what bait to pack.
https://www.pierfishing.com/?s=Pismo+
I would also call the local bait shops.
Mar 9, 2024 13:05:44 #
Smokey2
Loc: San Diego
Always look for structure, rips, holes, troughs. Never turn your back to the waves.
Mar 9, 2024 13:33:58 #
Mar 9, 2024 14:13:01 #
Mar 9, 2024 17:55:23 #
Cal Bob
Loc: Clovis, California
hogleg wrote:
do I need a ocean stamp for surf fishing
You need a sport fishing license to fish off the beach, but you don't need an Ocean Enhancement Stamp if you're fishing north of Point Arguello, (which is just North of Santa Barbara).
Mar 9, 2024 19:19:04 #
I forgot to mention earlier that any time I hit the beach that I take my sand flea rake -- good, free bait for just about everything from perch to stripers to halibut.
If you want tips on using a rake the right/easy way (most of what I've seen on YouTube stinks), post a new thread -- you'll get better responses than if it is buried in this one.
If you want tips on using a rake the right/easy way (most of what I've seen on YouTube stinks), post a new thread -- you'll get better responses than if it is buried in this one.
Mar 10, 2024 11:23:14 #
Richard J
Loc: Lake Arrowhead, Ca
Papa D wrote:
I forgot to mention earlier that any time I hit the beach that I take my sand flea rake -- good, free bait for just about everything from perch to stripers to halibut.
If you want tips on using a rake the right/easy way (most of what I've seen on YouTube stinks), post a new thread -- you'll get better responses than if it is buried in this one.
If you want tips on using a rake the right/easy way (most of what I've seen on YouTube stinks), post a new thread -- you'll get better responses than if it is buried in this one.
Are sand fleas the same as sand crabs? If so I think there is a possession limit.
Mar 10, 2024 11:24:06 #
Richard J
Loc: Lake Arrowhead, Ca
Cal Bob wrote:
You need a sport fishing license to fish off the beach, but you don't need an Ocean Enhancement Stamp if you're fishing north of Point Arguello, (which is just North of Santa Barbara).
Check the regs but I think a license is not required to fish from piers or jetties.
Mar 10, 2024 11:58:40 #
Richard J wrote:
Are sand fleas the same as sand crabs? If so I think there is a possession limit.
Yes, they're the same. There is a limit -- I think it is 50. My flea keeper (clips onto my belt) only holds about 30 so I never bother to count).
Mar 10, 2024 12:04:19 #
Richard J wrote:
Check the regs but I think a license is not required to fish from piers or jetties.
With a couple of additional details, you are correct.
1. Pier/jetties must be public.
2. Only the seaward side of jetties is free -- fishing inside the jetties requires a license.
3. Only applies to ocean and bay piers/jetties with a few exceptions on the Carquinez Strait (eg, Eckley...) being grandfathered in. Inland piers requires a license.
In addition to the website that I listed above, the CDFW has a list on their website.
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