Newport Beach Pier

Medium to long pier in Newport Beach, California great for catching Mackerel, Rays, and Bonito when the waters warm-up.

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Newport Beach Pier
Newport Beach, California
🎣 Common Fish Species

Surfperch
Mackerel
Halibut
Corbina
Yellowfin Croaker
Sharks (Leopard, Smoothhound)
Bat Ray

⚠️ Hazards
Be aware of:

Slippery pier surface when wet
Strong tides and currents near the end of the pier
Bird droppings and nesting gulls
Hooks and lines from other anglers
Occasional stingray encounters – shuffle your feet in the surf