Does anybody know what the regulations are for surf fishing in santa cruz? Specifically, along West Cliff Drive. I know natural bridges is a protected beach with no fishing allowed, but what about the cliffs along West Cliff? It seems like there are some good untapped fishing holes here.

Good question. I too would like to know.

not sure about regs but i'd assume you'd need your license and fish limits would apply as normal.

i was there once while riding my motorcycle and stopped by just to see what was going on. found a small family fishing for what seemed like king fish or some type of smelt (wasnt jacksmelt). i would assume perch and rock fish would be caught there too, but i tried that about a month ago and got skunked.

then again i was only using grub lures, so that may have played a role. had i used some cut shrimp an or pile worms i think my luck would've been better.

good luck.