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Newport Pier

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California, United States

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Thornback guitarfish

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Thornback guitarfish

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California scorpionfish

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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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33°36′23.1″N 117°55′50.1″W
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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.

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Cities nearby

Newport Beach

3.7 miles away

Costa Mesa

4.3 miles away

Fountain Valley

7.3 miles away

Huntington Beach

7.4 miles away

Santa Ana

9.4 miles away

Irvine

10.3 miles away

Laguna Beach

10.6 miles away

Westminster

10.7 miles away

Tustin

11.0 miles away

Laguna Woods

11.5 miles away

Aliso Viejo

11.8 miles away

Garden Grove

12.0 miles away

Seal Beach

13.0 miles away

Laguna Hills

13.4 miles away

North Tustin

13.4 miles away

Stanton

13.9 miles away

Laguna Niguel

14.1 miles away

Orange

15.0 miles away

Lake Forest

15.4 miles away

Mission Viejo

15.9 miles away

Dana Point

16.3 miles away

Ladera Ranch

17.1 miles away

San Juan Capistrano

17.5 miles away

Rancho Santa Margarita

19.2 miles away

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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:
33°36′23.1″N 117°55′50.1″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Newport Pier by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Newport Pier are:
The latest Newport Pier fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Newport Pier, some of the species in season this May include: Chinook salmon, Lingcod, Pacific halibut, Cabezon, and Copper rockfish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

Fishing in California requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include daily, annual, or combination licenses for residents and non-residents, purchasable online or at sporting goods stores.

In California, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. There is no universal senior exemption. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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