To be fair, you didn't have all of your memories with you. Hard to miss what you can't remember I feel like that's happened to me. But now that means we'll have to make you some new memories.
Yes, the piers are the easiest spot. I haven't fished here but it can't be that much different than home. I'll get everything you need. And a few things you don't need but you'll like anyway. Then we'll see if you can catch more fish than me.