[Ken Jones]

California Pier Report — November 2011

Central California

San Luis Obispo County Piers

Pismo Beach Pier — No report but the barred surfperch activity should start to heat up soon. How To Get There: From the north, take Hwy. 101 to the Five Cities Dr. exit; follow Dolliver into the middle of town, then turn west on Pomeroy and follow it to the pier and parking lot. From the south, take the Pismo Beach Exit (Price St.), follow it to Pomeroy; turn west and follow it to the pier.

Avila Pier – Kurt, at Patriot Sportfishing says he’s had reports of anglers taking jacksmelt at the pier but that’s about it. How To Get There: Take Hwy. 101 to Avila Rd. and go west; turn left off of Avila Rd. on to Front St. and follow it to the pier.

Port San Luis (Harford) Pier — Kurt, at Patriot Sportfishing on the pier, said the fishing has been dead on the pier; he hasn’t seen anything. How To Get There: Take Hwy. 101 to the Avila Rd. turnoff and head west; follow the road to the end and the pier.

Morro Bay T-Piers – No report, need a reporter. How To Get There: From Highway 1 turn south onto Main Street, follow it to Morro Bay Boulevard, turn left toward the bay and follow it to Embarcadero, turn right and follow Embarcadero to the end of the public parking which adjoins the piers.

Cayucos Pier —No report, need a new reporter. How To Get There: Take Highway 1 to either Ocean Boulevard, which is the main street and will take you past the pier, or take the Cayucos Drive exit which will take you straight to the pier.

San Simeon Pier — No report, need a new reporter. How To Get There: Highway 1 to the entrance to the park.

Monterey-Santa Cruz-San Mateo County Piers

Monterey Wharf #2 — No report although a few perch should begin to show. How To Get There: From Highway 1 take the central Monterey exit and follow Del Monte Avenue to Figueroa Street, turn right and follow to the wharf.

Seacliff State Beach Pier — No report this month. How To Get There: How To Get There: From Highway 1 take the State Park Drive exit; follow the road west to the park entrance.

Capitola Wharf — Ed, at the Capitola Pier Bait Shop, said things have been pretty slow with some thick red tide at times. Jacksmelt have been the best bet lately although perch should be showing up in increasing numbers. How To Get There: From Highway 1 take the Bay Avenue exit west until it hits Capitola Avenue where you turn right; stay on this to Cliff Drive, turn right and park wherever you can find a spot.

Santa Cruz Wharf —Sarah at Andy’s on the Wharf reports that things are a little slow. About all that’s been hitting are mackerel (that come and go), anchovies, and bullheads on the bottom. How to Get There: There are many ways to get to the wharf, the way I usually go is to take Ocean Street south from Highway 1; when you get to Laurel Street turn right and follow it to Pacific Street, turn left and follow Pacific to the wharf.

Pillar Point Pier — No report although crabbers should be out in force at the opening of the season for Dungeness Crab. How To Get There: From Highway 1 simply take the Pillar Point Harbor turnoff and follow the road down to the main parking lot. This pier is to the far right of the parking lot

Pacifica Pier – PFIC reports indicate the pier will be crowded at the crab opener. As for fish, expect a few perch. How To Get There: Take Highway 1 to Pacifica, take the Paloma Avenue-Francisco Boulevard exit, take Paloma west to Beach Road, turn left and proceed a short way until you see markers indicating the way to Fort Point, turn left on Long Avenue and it will take you down to the pier.

[csmerril]

Morro Bay: I have been reporting alot lately... Haven't seen a leopard in a while. Caught a nice 4' shovelnose recently. Batrays. Lots of Skates. Soemthing big out there keeps spooling me and breaking at the rig. Probably huge Batrays. Lots of baitfish (Mackerel I believe) when its high tide. Rockfish all over pilings and rocks. Although they are all small.