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Huntington Beach Pier

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

California, United States

4.3·1438 catches

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Yellowfin croaker

15 in · 2 lb

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Pacific jack mackerel

8 in · 2 oz

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Walleye surfperch

3 in · 6 oz

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Sheep crab

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Leopard shark

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Pacific pompano

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General info

Huntington Beach Pier is a part of an ocean located in Orange County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Thornback guitarfish, Bat eagle ray, and Yellowfin croaker.

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33°39′14.7″N 118°00′18.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Huntington Beach 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

Huntington Beach

2.9 miles away

Fountain Valley

5.0 miles away

Costa Mesa

5.3 miles away

Westminster

6.8 miles away

Seal Beach

7.9 miles away

Newport Beach

8.4 miles away

Garden Grove

9.0 miles away

Santa Ana

9.1 miles away

Stanton

10.1 miles away

Rossmoor

10.2 miles away

Los Alamitos

10.4 miles away

Cypress

11.4 miles away

Tustin

12.4 miles away

Hawaiian Gardens

12.8 miles away

Long Beach

13.6 miles away

La Palma

13.7 miles away

Signal Hill

13.9 miles away

Buena Park

14.0 miles away

North Tustin

14.3 miles away

Orange

14.8 miles away

Lakewood

14.9 miles away

Cerritos

15.2 miles away

Anaheim

15.3 miles away

Artesia

15.4 miles away

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FAQ about Huntington Beach Pier fishing

📍 Where is Huntington Beach Pier located?
Huntington Beach Pier is a part of an ocean located in Orange County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°39′14.7″N 118°00′18.5″W
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🎣 Where on Huntington Beach Pier is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach Pier?
The most common species in Huntington Beach Pier are:
📢 What are the latest Huntington Beach Pier fishing reports?
The latest Huntington Beach Pier fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Huntington Beach Pier right now?
According to fishing regulations at Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach 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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