Pillar Point Harbor (Johnson Pier & breakwater)
Half Moon Bay · Coast · salt water · Check status with the owner
Harbor pier and outer breakwater. Only the outermost breakwater can count as a public pier; inner jetties need a license. Pillar Point SMCA nearby – check MPA map.
| Species | Daily bag | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surfperch (outer coast) | 20 combined, max 10 of one species; shiner perch separate | Redtail 10½ in min | Open all year |
| Rockfish | 10 rockfish, cabezon & greenling combined (RCG) | No minimum size | Shore & pier anglers: no season or depth limits |
| Cabezon & greenlings | Part of 10-fish RCG combined limit | No minimum size | Shore & pier anglers: no season or depth limits |
| Lingcod | 2 | 22 in min (total length) | Shore & pier anglers: no season or depth limits |
| California halibut | 2 (north of Pt. Sur) | 22 in min (total length) | Open all year |
| Dungeness crab (ocean) | 10 | 5¾ in min (body width, excl. spines) | Opens Sat Nov 7, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Rock crab (red, yellow, brown) | 35 | 4 in min | Open all year |
| Striped bass | 2 | 18 in min (total length) | Open all year |
| Salmon (ocean & SF Bay) | 0 | — | Closed for the rest of 2026 |
| Jacksmelt & topsmelt | No limit | No size limit | Open all year |
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Regulations verified Nov 4, 2026. Verify with CDFW before you fish.