OKay.. those public docks down in newport aren't a secret. There are only a handful so you'll find them eventually, but the hot spot seems to be on the balboa penisula side, near the 7-11 or behind it, as you take the 55 south down towards newport. It could be the one near the newport pier, or if you want, try 17th street or 15th, or something, dock. that's public. or you can fish M street dock. LIVE BAIT IS THE KEY. make it somehow, somewhere, but MAKE LIVE BAIT. or keep throwing plastics all day.