Fishing
Fishing community guidelines and information
Fishing in Southern California is a great way to get out and enjoy many of the qualities that make this part of the world so special. From the weather to the beaches to the many varieties of fish available, fishing here is some of the best fishing in the world... if you know what you are doing.
One of our focuses here at the Fish Contamination Education Collaborative is to provide the best fishing and fishing community guides available online. These guides go through everything from Long Beach pier fishing to sport fishing to rigging up the right way for the right catch, which is not to mention our commitment to making sure that Southern California fishermen are making healthy fish choices.
While we try to provide the best information around, we are also always improving. So if there’s an asset or guide which we are not providing that you would like to see up on our site, please Contact FCEC and we will get right on it. Thanks for stopping by and welcome to the family!
What Fish are Safe to Eat? 
Pier Fishing
Pier Fishing, like fishing in general, is more art than science. You’ve got to find the right pier, the right rig, you’ve got to park, and maybe the most over-looked part of the equation, you’ve got to have the right fishermen to share space with. After all, you may like the angler set up next to you but if the fish don’t then you both will pay the price.
FCEC Map
What fish are safe to eat depends on the area your fish is coming from. Fishing areas in the red zone include Cabrillo Pier, Seal Beach, White Point, Pier J, Belmont Pier and Point Vicente as well as the piers in Santa Monica, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Redondo and Hermosa Beach. Refer to the map to reduce health risks associated with the exposure to DDTs and PCBs found in fish commonly caught off the Los Angeles and Orange County Coasts.
Protect Your Health
Fish and shellfish are an important part of a healthy diet, but some fish contain chemicals that can be harmful to your health. Here are some resources to answer some of your fish consumption concerns.