Municipal Wharf #2 (New Fisherman's Wharf) - Monterey, California
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hotshoe
N 36° 36.115 W 121° 53.384
10S E 599301 N 4051286
1000ft long pier for public fishing and commercial fish operations
Waymark Code: WM4JQ9
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2008
Views: 94
This wharf was built by the city of Monterey in 1925-26 to relieve congestion on Old Fisherman's Wharf (which then was strictly for commercial fishing and not for tourists). After the sardine fishery failed in the 1950's, and Old Fisherman's Wharf began its transformation into a tourist lure, this wharf (Wharf #2) continued to serve the remaining fleet. Thus, it is often called Commercial Wharf, but it is owned by the city and is open to the public at all times. It has two restaurants and the club house of the Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club. Fishing is allowed on the east side of the wharf, but not in the commercial area which is posted no fishing.
Type of pier: Public
Expenses: none
Parking is available: Yes
Web site: [Web Link]
Contact information:
Office of the Harbormaster 831.646.5674
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Fishing Regulations: No license required on CA public fishing pier; CA Dept. of Fish and Game regulations are in effect regarding ocean fish species, seasons, and bag limits.
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