r/SoCalFishing

Are there any spots I could fish from (jetties without license), that aren't overly rocky? like I went to Dana point's left jetty (longest) to try and fish, but unfortunately since it's my first time, + the safe distance to stand/sit at and throw cast into the ocean was unfortunately a bit far from my position, and today I learned this expensive lesson by loosing about $15 in lures nonsensically getting stuck in the rocks.

i had to cut the line multiple times, (i have braided one), one of the rods line also got Tangled (mono line), so while trying to untangle it, I cut it accidentally from the middle (which means my line is disconnected and I will have to open the spool to tie a knot). ..

If i were to get a decent position at this jetty, I'd have to descend into these slippery rocks over which crabs were crawling, and I wasn't trying to take those risks really

so are there any good (no license) spots to fish from that aren't overly rocky or the safe standing distance isn't too far from the ocean (ideally much less than my casting rod which is 9'6' in length)?

Hi everyone! Just had a quick question (or two) for someone who wants to start fishing and researched ‘enough’ about it, but needs more clarity. Can I just use full mono, fluro, or braid on my rod without having a leader? Is there any disadvantages to that? I live in the valley and I think I might start fishing at either Balboa Park or Hansen Dam, but probably Balboa just to dip my feet in this hobby for the first time. All feedback is much appreciated! Thank you.

Im looking for places to fish Saltwater in Huntington Beach California area. I’ll be flying in at end of July and on a commercial airline so I’ll have minimal gear. Any public fishing places people recommend would be great. Thanks

Anyone know if there’s a grunion run tonight in OC?

Hello everyone,

TLDR; I’ve been pretty depressed lately, my boss noticed and gave me a $150 gift card to bass pro shop to help me get outdoors. Wanna use it to start surf and pier fishing no clue what to actually buy and don’t mind adding more money if necessary, thank you for any advice!

I recently expressed to my boss that I’ve been feeling super burnt out and feeling down in the dumps. This year has been a bit of a rough one at work and with my personal life tbh, I’ve always smoked but recently have been drinking nearly everyday after work.

He is a great boss because he noticed the change in attitude and mood and asked me how much time have I been spending out doors? He is a marathon runner and trail runner and said nature really helps him destress especially since he quit drinking and partying, so being outside is his outlet. I explained to him my days currently are: gym before work, work, go home and start drinking and smoking while playing video games till I pass out. He looked a bit concerned when I shared that with him and said I’m young and should spend sometime outside this summer and asked if I had any interest in any outdoor hobbies? I told him when I was younger my dad would take me pier fishing and my grandpa would take me hunting. I remember enjoying both but fishing was a lot more accessible since I live in the suburbs of LA.

The following day he said he had a gift for all of my hard work and for being honest with him, and he handed me a $150 gift card to bass pro shop and told me he hopes it makes it easier to get outside this summer. I almost shed a tear tbh, and express my gratitude. It’s been so long that I have no clue what to use it for what I need to get started I don’t mind spending more just wanna make sure I get stuff that will help me land a fish any advice is appreciated and welcomed sorry about the rambling and I apologize if post of these natures aren’t allowed😅