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Newport Pier

California, United States

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Newport Pier fishing reports

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Leopard shark

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Thornback guitarfish

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Inshore lizardfish

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California scorpionfish

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California scorpionfish

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General info

Newport Pier is a part of an ocean located in Orange County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing California scorpionfish, Pacific chub mackerel, and Thornback guitarfish.

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33Β°36β€²23.1β€³N 117Β°55β€²50.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Newport Pier, CA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 9, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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17.5 miles away

Rancho Santa Margarita

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FAQ about Newport Pier fishing

Newport Pier is a part of an ocean located in Orange County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
33Β°36β€²23.1β€³N 117Β°55β€²50.1β€³W
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