If the pier is Public, a fishing license is not needed. This is the only
exception to the Calif. license requirement AFAIK. You need one to fish
from public rocks, beaches, boats, etc but not to fish in salt water
from a public pier. Wish I could make it but I am too far away.

Mark

PSavage wrote:
>
> REMINDER:  NEXT WEEKEND!
> FIRST ANNUAL
> San Francisco Bay Area
> Van-a-goon Tailgate Party
>.................
> This park at end of Powell St has gorgeous views
> of the Bay & SF cityfront--picnic tables, restrooms,
> paved parking lots, & an old wood pier.
> If you've got a liscense, fishing is good off the pier.