Pacific Angel Shark Archives - Pier Fishing in California

Ventura Pier

Public Pier — No Fishing License Required CURRENTLY CLOSED FROM WINTER STORM DAMAGE AND NO OPENING DATE ESTABLISHED. There is something almost magical about the ocean at night. For myself, that sense of magic is heightened when I’m on a pier at night. Such was…

Pacific Angel Shark

Pacific Angel Sharks: Family Squatinidae Species: Squatina californica (Ayres, 1859); from the Latin squatina (an ancient name for a related Mediterranean species) and californica (describing where the fish was first caught). Alternate Names: Angel shark, monkfish, squat and squato. Called angelote or tiburón angel in Mexico.…

Venice Fishing Pier

Public Pier — No Fishing License Required The angling piers of California are unique. At Redondo you find a little shop at the entrance with long rods and tackle to rent, and not far away the bait man, ready to provide clams, small fish, or…

Gaviota Pier

Public Pier — No Fishing License Required Closed since 2014 — Awaiting repair and/or reconstruction. A prime example (perhaps the perfect example) of government inefficiency, in this case the California State Parks Department. For years there have been promises of repair and reopening but as…