Fishing from the surf or off the piers can lead to some very exciting saltwater fishing with minimal costs. Because a variety of fish feed just off the surf, anglers can catch many different types of fish. Pompano, whiting, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, redfish, striped bass and sharks are some of the popular fish that are targeted from the piers and in the surf. Many anglers enjoy fishing the surf, piers, bridges and jetties. These areas give anglers some excellent fishing opportunities without a boat.