Rockfish Open - Newport Harbor
 

As you all know Rockfish season opens soon. That's exciting since I have never fished for rockfish from my kayak and frankly I am over chasing the winter Calico Bass in Malibu.

So I am here humbly asking if anyone in this awesome Community would be willing to buddy up and take me out of Newport Harbor for some Rockfish.

I am not really familiar with that area, but I can hold my own when it comes to long paddles and fishing. I'll gladly supply the beer if anyone is willing to show me around.:you_rock:

I was thinking first Saturday after the opener March 5th.

Tight Lines!

PM sent

Same

Thanks for the quick PMs guys. Really wanted that beer eh :D :cheers1:

Getting on an overnighter on the 29th for the opener!

Count me in!


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Which boat?

Depending on the date, I may be able to join in as well.

The Fury out of DP

Fished that boat many times. Great boat, great crew.

What is it's typical load for such trips?

If its an overnight boat probably around 40. I usually fish on weekdays so the number of people on the boat is pretty low.

Ok thanks. Yeah, weekdays would be a must with that weekend load.

It's a 60 passenger boat, with 46 bunks. Overnighters and offshore trips are limited to about 40 passengers (leaves a few bunks for the crew). Great boat and crew for sure. As of yesterday there were only 12 spots available so this is going to be a full 40 passenger trip for the rockfish opener next week... not ideal but not horrible either!

I was wrong about the passenger count - it was limited to 30 anglers! We killed it out there, had to be 400 - 500 fish bagged.