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Santa Monica Pier
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Fishing regulations at Santa Monica 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 12, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Santa Monica Pier fishing
- Kelp bass - 32 members reported to have caught this fish
- Barred sand bass - 36 members reported to have caught this fish
- California scorpionfish - 30 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Swim_fish reported a nice California halibut.
- @Swim_fish reported a nice Barred sand bass.
- @ChumBuckett94 reported a nice Diamond stingray.
- @Swim_fish reported a nice Barred sand bass.
- @Swim_fish reported a nice Barred sand bass.
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