Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier on the coast in California. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.
Conditions right now
Weather
⛅ Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
22.7°C
Air temp
18.3°C
Wind
2.7 m/s
Pressure
1010.0
↑ rising
Clouds
56.0%
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
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Dawn
04:57–06:57
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Dusk
18:50–20:50
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Next hours
06:00
⛅
18.0°
07:00
🌤️
19.0°
08:00
☀️
20.0°
09:00
☀️
22.0°
10:00
☀️
24.0°
11:00
☀️
25.0°
12:00
🌤️
25.0°
13:00
🌫️
26.0°
14:00
🌫️
26.0°
15:00
🌫️
25.0°
16:00
🌫️
25.0°
17:00
🌫️
24.0°
Likely catch now (4 species)
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
Red Drum
Sciaenops ocellatus
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
Summer Flounder
Paralichthys dentatus
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season.
Tips right now
Technique
Start with a crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Lure
Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Timing
Striped bass is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.
Colour
Clear water and good light: try silver, white and natural baitfish for striped bass.
Depth
The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
The Santa Monica Pier is a large pier at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California, United States. It contains a small amusement park, concession stands, and areas for views and fishing. The pier is part of the greater Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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