Alright, let’s talk about fishin’ at that Newport Beach pier, you know, the one sticking out into the water. Folks always askin’ me, “Hey, how’s the fishin’ there?” Well, lemme tell ya, it ain’t always easy, but it can be good if you know a little somethin’ somethin’.
First off, you gotta figure out when to go. Can’t just wander down there anytime and expect to catch a bucketful. I heard them smart folks got apps and charts and whatnot, tellin’ you ’bout the tides and the best fishin’ times. Somethin’ called “BiteTime,” they say. Sounds fancy, but I reckon it just means when the fish are hungry. You wanna go when the water’s movin’, that’s what I know. When the tide’s comin’ in or goin’ out, that’s when the fish are lookin’ for snacks.
Now, about that pier itself. It’s a long one, that Newport Pier. Lots of folks fishin’ there, day and night. You see ’em sittin’ on them little benches, just waitin’ for a bite. And let me tell ya, they catch all sorts of things. I’ve seen some fellas pull up some pretty decent sized fish, and other times, it’s just little nibblers. They say it’s one of the best spots around for fishin’. Don’t know if that’s true, but I’ve seen my share of happy fishermen there.
What kinda fish you can catch? Well, that depends. Sometimes it’s mackerel, sometimes it’s bass, sometimes it’s somethin’ I ain’t never seen before. Heard tell of halibut too, them flat ones. Good eatin’, they say. You just gotta be patient and keep your line in the water. And don’t forget the bait! Worms, squid, anchovies… whatever them fish like that day.
- Best time to go: When the tide’s movin’!
- What to bring: Your pole, some bait, and a whole lotta patience.
- What you might catch: Mackerel, bass, halibut, and who knows what else!
Now, some folks like to go divin’ under that pier. Yeah, you heard right, divin’! They say it’s a whole ‘nother world down there. Fish swimmin’ all around, and all sorts of critters crawlin’ on the pilings. Sounds kinda spooky to me, but they seem to like it. They say the water ain’t too deep, maybe 20 or 30 feet, but you can go further out if you want, where it gets real deep. Guess there’s canyons and stuff out there. But I ain’t goin’ down there, no sir. I’ll stick to fishin’ from up top, thank you very much.
Oh, and here’s somethin’ important: you don’t need no fancy license to fish off that pier. It’s a public pier, they say, so anyone can fish there. That’s nice, ain’t it? Don’t gotta go gettin’ all tangled up in paperwork just to throw a line in the water. Just show up and fish. That’s my kinda fishin’.
So, there you have it. That’s the lowdown on fishin’ at the Newport Beach pier, from a regular old gal like me. It ain’t rocket science, just good ol’ fashioned fishin’. Go down there, give it a try, and see what you can catch. Maybe you’ll get lucky and bring home a whopper. And if not, well, at least you got to spend a day by the water. Can’t beat that, can ya?
And remember, leave the place cleaner than you found it. Don’t be leavin’ fish heads and bait all over the place, like some folks I know. Have some respect, you know? It’s a nice pier, let’s keep it that way.
One more thing, them fancy folks with their charts and apps, they got nautical charts too. Pictures of the bottom and stuff. I ain’t never looked at one, but maybe they help you find the good fishin’ spots. Who knows? Maybe I’m too old school, but I just like to throw my line in and see what happens. That’s the fun of it, ain’t it?
Alright, I’m done yappin’. Go get fishin’!
Tags: [Newport Beach, Pier Fishing, Fishing Report, Balboa Pier, Tide Charts, BiteTime, Southern California Fishing, Public Pier, No Fishing License]
