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Balboa Pier
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Fishing regulations at Balboa 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 6, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Balboa Pier fishing
- California scorpionfish - 31 members reported to have caught this fish
- Pacific chub mackerel - 33 members reported to have caught this fish
- Thornback guitarfish - 13 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Aidenchambers13 reported a nice Pacific chub mackerel.
- @Aidenchambers13 reported a nice Pacific sanddab.
- @Aidenchambers13 reported a nice Inshore lizardfish.
- @Saltxfisher1101 reported a nice Pacific chub mackerel.
- @ryanlee8934 reported a nice Surf smelt.
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