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Bait
Pier Fishing
Casting from ocean piers - one of the most accessible saltwater fishing formats, targeting species that patrol pier structure.
Water: Saltwater
Difficulty: Beginner
Cost: $100+
📖 Overview
Ocean piers concentrate baitfish and predators alike. Pilings serve as artificial reef structure; the drop-off at the pier end offers deep-water access without a boat. Pier fishing produces everything from small panfish to sharks and tarpon - depending on location, season, and technique. Fishing pier culture is a community unto itself in coastal towns.
🎒 Gear Needed
Medium-heavy 7-10 ft rod, spinning or conventional reel, 15-30 lb line, pier gaff or net (long enough to reach water), variety of terminal tackle, live and cut bait.
🐟 Target Species Notes
Whiting, spot, croaker, flounder, pompano, king mackerel, cobia, tarpon, sharks (surf leg of pier).