This feature contains the spatial representation of public fishing piers, jetties and breakwaters defined in Section 1.88 of Title 14, California Code of Regulations (CCR). Public piers must be connected to the shoreline, allow for free, unrestricted public access, and have been built or currently function for the primary purpose of fishing.

Publicly owned jetties and breakwaters may also be "public piers" but, in addition, must form the most seaward protective boundary of an ocean harbor. Jetties and other structures that are not the most seaward boundary are not public piers.

Even though a fishing license is not required on a public pier, all other regulations (including minimum size, bag limits, report cards, and seasons) apply while fishing from a public pier. Additionally, only two rods and lines, handlines, or nets, traps, or other appliances used to take crabs may be used per person on a public pier (CCR Title 14, Section 28.65(b)).

PLEASE NOTE: CDFW cannot guarantee that individual piers, jetties, or breakwaters will be open to the public. The landowner may close these areas for safety, maintenance, or other reasons at any time.

Attributes:

• Pier: Common name/identifier of public fishing location.

• County: County where fishing location is located.

• Lat_ddm: Latitude of fishing location in degrees decimal minutes

• Long_ddm: Longitude of fishing location in degrees decimal minutes.

• Notes: Any special considerations or closures associated with the fishing location.