Can you fish at Seal Beach Pier?

Like the rest of California’s public piers, fishing at the Seal Beach Pier is free. A fishing license is not required, but fishing regulations must be followed regarding the size and species that can be caught.

How do you catch fish from Seal Beach Pier?

Use a slightly heavier rod for halibut and use live anchovies, sardines or small queenfish rigged on a fish finder leader as your bait. Although halibut may be caught almost anywhere from the pier, I like to try the depressions between the pilings; these areas often harbor good numbers of the flatties.

What is the best bait for pier?

Bait: Popular types of pier fishing bait include bloodworms, shrimp, squid, anchovies and sardines. These should all be available at your local pier or bait shop. Note: Live bait is ideal so try to find a shop that offers this option.

How long is Seal Beach Pier?

This is the second longest pier in California, some 1,800 feet plus. Damaged by a fire several years ago, it was closed for 3 years for repairs.

Is Seal Beach good for fishing?

Seal Beach Pier is one of the most popular Southern California piers for fishing. On a good day the fishing are popping out of the water and people are catching them left & right. Fishing on Seal Beach Pier is free, as is fishing on all California public piers.

How do you rig for pier fishing?

The best rig is a 24in 20lb mono Carolina rig with 1-2oz egg lead. Bull minnows are the preferred bait, but live shrimp, Berkley gulp and strip baits made from fish bellies will work. Fish along the length of the pier not out from the pier. Normally the lee side or down wind side of the pier is best.

Do you need a fishing license to fish off Redondo Beach Pier?

No, you do not need a license to fish from the Redondo Beach Pier. State law allows for free public fishing from pier structures.

What are the best fish to catch at Seal Beach Pier?

Unfortunately, most of the tasty flatfish today are under the minimum size. Still, halibut are one of the premier fish for pier anglers and Seal Beach seems to offer up quite a few halibut.

How do I get to the pier at Seal Beach?

This a nice peaceful pier at Seal Beach that is popular with the locals and visitors like myself. If you’re walking down Main Street, keep walking towards the beach and it will lead your right to the Pier entrance. The pier extends pretty far into the Pacific Ocean.

Are there Queenfish at Seal Beach Pier?

Still, halibut are one of the premier fish for pier anglers and Seal Beach seems to offer up quite a few halibut. So Bob was only half right, there are queenfish at this pier but also halibut and many other fish; in fact, it is also one of the best piers for a variety of croakers.

Why is there a seawall around the pier?

The seawall does make it harder to fish the inner portion of the pier on the west side (if you’re casting out) but it also provides protection for the beach and very calm water on the south side of the pier. The wall also presents a fairly unique, mussel-covered fishing area straight down from the pier, one heavily utilized by fishermen.