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Dumbarton Pier

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California, United States

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Leopard shark

36 in · 10 lb

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Leopard shark

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Bat eagle ray

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Leopard shark

48 in · 25 lb

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General info

Dumbarton Pier is a part of an ocean located in Alameda County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with San Mateo County, California. It is most popular for fishing Leopard shark, Broadnose sevengill shark, and Bat eagle ray.

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37°30′30.4″N 122°06′51.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Dumbarton 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

East Palo Alto

3.1 miles away

Menlo Park

4.0 miles away

Newark

4.6 miles away

North Fair Oaks

5.4 miles away

Redwood City

6.1 miles away

Stanford

6.4 miles away

Fremont

7.2 miles away

Mountain View

7.7 miles away

Palo Alto

8.3 miles away

Union City

8.4 miles away

San Carlos

8.5 miles away

Hayward

8.8 miles away

Foster City

8.9 miles away

Los Altos

9.7 miles away

Sunnyvale

9.9 miles away

Belmont

9.9 miles away

San Mateo

11.3 miles away

San Lorenzo

11.5 miles away

Cherryland

11.8 miles away

Santa Clara

12.8 miles away

Milpitas

13.2 miles away

Cupertino

13.8 miles away

Hillsborough

13.8 miles away

La Honda

15.5 miles away

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FAQ about Dumbarton Pier fishing

📍 Where is Dumbarton Pier located?
Dumbarton Pier is a part of an ocean located in Alameda County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with San Mateo County, California. Its coordinates are:
37°30′30.4″N 122°06′51.3″W
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🎣 Where on Dumbarton Pier is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Dumbarton 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.
🐟 What species are in Dumbarton Pier?
The most common species in Dumbarton Pier are:
📢 What are the latest Dumbarton Pier fishing reports?
The latest Dumbarton Pier fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Dumbarton Pier right now?
According to fishing regulations at Dumbarton Pier, some of the species in season this June 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 .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Dumbarton Pier?

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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