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Junior Saltwater Fishing Crew
Fishing Spots

Choose Your Spot

Each spot has its own fish, gear, and safety tips.

Ask an Adult
Scout every new spot with an adult first. Waves, currents, and slippery rocks are different at every location.
🏖️

Beach

Wide open sand with rolling waves.

Beginner tips:
  • Cast past the first wave.
  • Fish moving water and troughs.
Common fish: Croaker, Halibut, Spanish Mackerel
Good baits: Sand flea, Shrimp, Cut bait
Look for: Birds diving, Bait flipping, Deeper troughs
🛟 Safety:
  • Watch big waves.
  • Never turn your back on the ocean.
🎡

Pier

A long walkway over the ocean.

Beginner tips:
  • Try different depths.
  • Fish the shady side.
Common fish: Bonito, Mackerel, Sheepshead
Good baits: Shrimp, Squid, Lure
Look for: Pilings, Bird activity, Bait schools
🛟 Safety:
  • Watch other anglers before casting.
  • Do not lean over the rail.
⚓

Dock

Calm water around boats and pilings.

Beginner tips:
  • Drop straight down along pilings.
  • Use small hooks and light line.
Common fish: Sheepshead, Croaker, Small snapper
Good baits: Shrimp, Small pieces of squid
Look for: Shady pilings, Moving water, Bait balls
🛟 Safety:
  • Watch where you step.
  • Ask permission at private docks.
🪨

Jetty

Rock wall that pokes into the sea.

Beginner tips:
  • Fish the corners and current edges.
  • Bring a long rod.
Common fish: Lingcod, Sheepshead, Bonito
Good baits: Squid, Live bait, Lure
Look for: Whitewater edges, Current lines
🛟 Safety:
  • Rocks are slippery — go with an adult.
  • Wear a life jacket.
🌉

Bridge

Fishing over deep channels.

Beginner tips:
  • Fish tide changes.
  • Use heavier weight for current.
Common fish: Snapper, Sheepshead, Mackerel
Good baits: Shrimp, Cut bait
Look for: Shadow lines, Pilings
🛟 Safety:
  • Watch traffic.
  • Never climb rails.
🚤

Boat

Out on the open water with the crew.

Beginner tips:
  • Listen to the captain.
  • Keep your gear organized.
Common fish: Tuna, Dorado, Rockfish
Good baits: Live bait, Lure, Squid
Look for: Birds working, Kelp paddies
🛟 Safety:
  • Life jacket on.
  • Hold rails when moving.
🛶

Kayak

Quiet paddling and stealthy fishing.

Beginner tips:
  • Stay close to shore at first.
  • Bring a whistle.
Common fish: Halibut, Bass, Bonito
Good baits: Lure, Live bait
Look for: Structure, Bird activity, Kelp edges
🛟 Safety:
  • Always wear a life jacket.
  • Go with an adult.
🌿

Bay or Grass Flat

Shallow calm water full of life.

Beginner tips:
  • Wade slowly.
  • Watch for moving bait.
Common fish: Flounder, Halibut, Croaker
Good baits: Shrimp, Small lures
Look for: Grass patches, Sand holes, Bait dimples
🛟 Safety:
  • Wear shoes for stingrays and shells.
  • Shuffle your feet.