Martinez Pier

Public Pier — No Fishing License Required Recent reports indicate the pier is now closed for repair and possible reconstruction. Although the stories vary somewhat, striped bass were introduced into California waters near Martinez in 1879. Some accounts say the fish were dumped into the…

Pittsburg Pier

Public Pier — Freshwater — Fishing License Required The old man slowly ambled down to where I was standing, looked out toward my line, and began to speak. “Keep your bait in that warm water right where you’re at, that’s just about where I caught…