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Santa Monica Pier

Sea, from shore  California · 06:05 - 19:55

Santa Monica Pier is a coastal fishing spot in California. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Summer Flounder, Red Drum and Spotted Seatrout.

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Prime 66% The bite right now
Top bet: Summer Flounder Active through the day, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
65%
89°
Best day
Mon
65%
87°
Tue
62%
83°
Wed
61%
81°
Thu
60%
83°
Fri
61%
84°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
81°F
Air temp
83°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
29.94 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
4.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:20–07:20 Day 07:20–18:40 Dusk 18:40–20:40

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:08–04:08 Major period 14:08–16:08 Minor period 20:35–22:05 Minor period 08:11–09:41

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

10:00
83°
11:00
85°
12:00
87°
13:00
88°
14:00
89°
15:00
89°
16:00
87°
17:00
84°
18:00
83°
19:00
80°
20:00
76°
21:00
74°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Summer Flounder
Paralichthys dentatus
66%
Active through the day, peak season.
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Red Drum
Sciaenops ocellatus
40%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
21%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
13%
Off season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Summer Flounder, Red Drum, Spotted Seatrout and Striped Bass.

Summer Flounder fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 soft-plastic jig for summer flounder, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for summer flounder at the day. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for summer flounder: Bucktail jig on the bottom.
Colour Clear water and good light: try white, silver and natural for summer flounder.

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Santa Monica Pier?

Popular catches here include Summer Flounder, Red Drum, Spotted Seatrout and Striped Bass.

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?

Summer Flounder fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Santa Monica Pier right now?

Right now Summer Flounder is the most likely catch, at about 78%.