Fishing on the California Coast -
Near Crescent City - Del Norte

Fish at the 900-foot pier that juts out into the harbor. Perch, halibut, and flounder are the common catch, but the real attraction of the pier is Dungeness crabbing. The pier is lighted, so fishing continues late into the night and starts before sunup. The pier is located off of Front and B streets, near the lighthouse.
The Klamath River is located a short distance south and is the second largest river in California and offers Salmon and Steelhead fishing. To the north is Smith River, which is a good place for salmon and steelhead fishing, while cutthroat trout can be taken at Lake Earl. Ocean charter deep sea fishing charters are also available.

The tsunami that occurred in March 11, 2011, as a result of the earthquake in Japan, heavily damaged the port and docks. 11 boats were sunk and 47 were heavily damaged.