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Santa Monica Pier

Sea, from shore  California · 06:16 - 16:59

Santa Monica Pier is a coastal mark in California. The fishing here is from the shore. The main target species are Striped Bass, Red Drum and Spotted Seatrout.

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Fair 36% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Slow during the night, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
77°
Best day
Fri
78%
82°
Sat
78%
80°
Sun
78%
84°
Mon
78%
82°
Tue
76%
77°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Fog
Water temp (est.)
59°F
Air temp
57°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
29.92 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
45.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:31–07:31 Dusk 15:44–17:44

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:02–09:02 Major period 19:02–21:02 Minor period 01:01–02:31 Minor period 13:33–15:03

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

03:00
57°
04:00
57°
05:00
57°
06:00
57°
07:00
58°
08:00
61°
09:00
65°
10:00
68°
11:00
71°
12:00
73°
13:00
74°
14:00
73°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
36%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 15 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Red Drum
Sciaenops ocellatus
33%
Slow during the night, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
32%
Slow during the night, peak season.
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Summer Flounder
Paralichthys dentatus
6%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 15 degrees, off season.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass, Red Drum, Spotted Seatrout and Summer Flounder.

Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, yellow and glow for striped bass.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Timing Striped bass is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.
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:

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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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Santa Monica Pier?

The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Red Drum, Spotted Seatrout and Summer Flounder.

Do you need a fishing license at Santa Monica Pier?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Santa Monica Pier?

Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Santa Monica Pier right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 39%.