How Many Rods at Ocean Beach Pier?

September 10, 2020

Question: I have a question pertaining to the number of rods that can be used on Ocean Beach Pier in San Diego. According to the 2019-2020 CDFW Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations booklet, page 44, section 28.65(b): “… on a public pier no person shall use more than two rods and lines.” However, old signage that has been recently reprinted and posted state that only one rod is permitted for each person fishing. Which regulation do people follow? (Anonymous)

Answer: As per CCR Title 14, section 28.65(b), no more than two devices can be used on public piers – whether it’s two poles, two hand lines, or two nets, traps or other appliances used to take crabs. The pier you reference is operated by the City of San Diego, and city rules can be more restrictive. Our best advice is to contact the agency which has authority for the pier. Generally speaking, if there’s a sign posted with a local municipal code that directs what activity is allowed, you are required to abide by that (local) regulation.

What about 2 rods in the ocean on a kayak?

1 for salmon,and rockfish/lingcod,Pacific halibut. Unlimited for everything else.

1 for salmon,and rockfish/lingcod,Pacific halibut. Unlimited for everything else.

There ought to be an official world's record for the most rods fished simultaneously from a kayak in the ocean. I think 4 is pretty reasonable, and I've heard people say that they can do 5, but I'm sure somebody has fished with a lot more than that.