Jutting out into the Pacific Ocean, it symbolizes the heart of Santa Monica and is one of the most photographed locations in the world. Constructed in 1909, the storied Santa Monica Pier was the first concrete pier on the West Coast. It quickly gained a reputation among locals as the best fishing spot in Santa Monica. Santa Monica Pier fishing remains a popular activity to this day. It contains an amusement park, concession stands, and areas for views.
From Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina to Sunset Beach, North Carolina.
Sunset Beach is the southern-most barrier island in North Carolina, and one of the four pristine beaches that make up the south Brunswick islands. The 900 ft. Sunset Beach Pier is the perfect spot for great fishing.
Waves at the Sunset Beach Pier
Pier at Sunset Beach
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina was once primarily a fishing village, but has grown substantially in modern time, along with the rest of the Grand Strand, into a tourist location. Fishing and boating on the inlet are popular.
Boating on the Inlet
Fishing in the Marsh
The fishing village of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina is an outdoorsman’s dream. The popular MarshWalk comes alive after dark, with live music streaming from several waterfront establishments that offer spectacular views.
Dining on the Waterfront
The 2nd Avenue Pier on Myrtle Beach‘s famous Ocean Boulevard is the longest pier in the celebrated Grand Strand city. Built in 1936, the 906-foot-long pier takes visitors out into the Atlantic’s depths for unbeatable fishing and expansive ocean views.
Path Leading to a Pier
An empty fishing dock against a backdrop of fog at Lake Hickory
Jutting into the Fog
Teignmouth, England, is a large seaside town, fishing port and civil parish in the English county of Devon. The River Teign is an impressive 31 miles long and winds its way down from Dartmoor to the sea at Teignmouth.
At low tide, it appears below that boats are marooned in the river.
Left Out on River Teign
The marsh with its water inlets provide prime fishing spots at Sunset Beach, North Carolina
A Prime Fishing Spot
Fishing at the harbor with a view of the Sydney Opera House. Circa 1987.
Fishing with a View
A boy casts his fishing line at sunset at Lake Menomin, Wisconsin
Fishing at Sunset
Early morning reflections at Vembanad Lake with a cluster of water hyacinths and fishing rigs and fishermen in the background
Reflections at Dawn
Captured some captivating images of sunrise and sunset on Vembanad Lake, Kerala, India that I will be posting this week.
Here is an image of dawn at the lake with a night fishing rig sitting idle
A Fishing Rig at Dawn
Photos by Ravi 