Art of Pier Fishing - Part V

The final update of CaliforniaAngler.com's five-part series on pier fishing ...
Central Coast destinations
A quick look at what to expect from the piers in the Monterey Bay area:

Monterey Wharf piers
Directions: Take Highway 1 to the central Monterey exit and follow Del Monte Avenue to Figueroa Street and turn left until you hit the wharf.
Notes: When schools of mackerel are in full swing, the fishing can be great. If not, you might be lucky to pull in a seastar.