You don't need a license to fish on California piers. Fishing is one of the most popular California Coast sports. You can charter a fishing trip out of Peter's Landing or nearby Newport Beach.
Locals say the fishing is good.
They recommend taking an extra pole, tool. Perch, Corbina and Spotfin croakers are on the menu when fishing with blood worms, clams or ghost shrimp. For companionship and fishing stories, your best bets, by far, are the piers when seeking an inexpensive outing. You will usually find someone fishing the Public Dock on Warner Avenue near the Huntington Harbor Yacht Club, as well.