Do you need a fishing license to fish off Ventura pier?

Note: Guests 16 years of age and older need a fishing license unless on a pier. No license needed for anyone fishing on a pier. Some important items to have: sunscreen, sun glasses, hat, pliers, small towel for your hands. Fish and Wildlife Rules and Regulation Booklet is very helpful to have on hand.

What fish can you catch at Ventura pier?

As of 2018, the pier is open to the public daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The pier features the following activities: Fishing from the pier deck. Species caught from the pier include jacksmelt, mackerel, sand sharks, perch, croaker, stingrays, Tom cod, halibut, and crabs.

Do you need a license to fish from a pier in California?

No. A fishing license is required when fishing everywhere except for a public pier. Purchasing an annual fishing license will make this a non-issue; or you may want to buy a pier net to help you land bigger fish from the pier.

What are the rules for fishing on a pier in California?

Always obey pier signage, rules, and regulations. You can also consult the CA Fish and Wildlife website for their pier fishing FAQ. See our Map of California’s Historic Fishing Piers.

What makes the Ventura Pier a good place to fish?

Not just a fish well but a hole probably 20 by 30 feet that allows anglers to fish down among the pilings. AND, it is lit up with strong searchlights at night, lights that attract baitfish and the inevitable larger species attracted by the baitfish. During most months it can be a great place to fish, especially at night.

Is it legal to drink on the Ventura Pier?

While liquor is not allowed on the pier, and the Ventura Sheriff’s Department patrols the pier on bicycle, it’s a little hard to enforce such a rule 24 hours a day on a pier this size. Good thing because inebriation is a frequent visitor. But the impecunious gang is a usually friendly bunch and will treat you with respect if you show them the same.

How old do you have to be to fish on a pier?

Over the age of 16, anglers do require a license to fish if they are standing on a shoreline, riding in a boat, or casting line from a jetty not considered a public pier. Always obey pier signage, rules, and regulations.