Boat Ramps Nearby

Fishing piers in Santa Cruz, CA

We list 2 fishing piers within 16 miles of Santa Cruz. From ocean piers to small lake docks, these are places to fish from shore. Some are free, some charge a fee, and license rules vary by state. 2 more are within 50 miles.

  1. <1 mi

    Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf

    Santa Cruz
    Fishing pier
  2. 4.9 mi

    Garden of Eden

    Mount Hermon
    Fishing pier
  3. 20 mi

    Vasona Reservoir

    Los Gatos
    Kayak launchFishing pier
  4. 20 mi

    Uvas Reservoir County Park

    14200 Uvas Road, Morgan Hill
    Kayak launchFishing pier
Illustration: anglers on a long wooden public fishing pier over the ocean at sunrise
Illustration of a typical fishing pier, not a photo of a specific place near Santa Cruz

Boat ramps near Santa Cruz

Fishing piers in Santa Cruz: questions and answers

Where can you find fishing piers in Santa Cruz, CA?

Within 16 miles of Santa Cruz we list 2 fishing piers: Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and Garden of Eden.

What other fishing piers are near Santa Cruz?

Within 50 miles: Vasona Reservoir (Los Gatos, 20 miles) and Uvas Reservoir County Park (Morgan Hill, 20 miles).

Do you need a fishing license on a pier in Santa Cruz?

California does not require a fishing license on public piers. Size and bag limits still apply. Check the posted rules at the pier you pick.

Fishing from a pier: what to know explains the basics, and the map lists more places within driving distance of Santa Cruz. Full list of launches in the city: Boat ramps in Santa Cruz, CA.