Huntington Harbor Wayward Otter - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 06-24-2013, 06:38 PM

After hearing several times from people renting that they had seen an otter in the channel, I finally saw it last week and paddled out to get a photo. It kept diving under and popping up 50 yards away so I gave up. It was MIA for a few days and resurfaced this afternoon. From the launch I watched as people paddled right by it snapping pictures. I paddled out on a SUP and let the wind drift me within a couple feet of it. A neighbor said he has never seen an otter in the harbor in the 50 years he has been here. He is a fatty!

BillzBaitz · 06-24-2013, 06:43 PM

Thats awesome.. Well at least he is not starving.. And better than a sealion.

MrM · 06-24-2013, 07:02 PM

That's pretty awesome! Where do those breed around here? It'd be a neat permanent resident, should it decide to stay local.

CheapPelican · 06-24-2013, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MrM

...Where do those breed around here?...

I dont think you're his type.

wiredantz · 06-24-2013, 07:18 PM

he is cute, can i keep it

PE.rider · 06-24-2013, 07:52 PM

I thought that was an Otter when I last fished the Harbor.... Glad I'm not going bonkers....

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it's pretty far south of it's northern habitat...

First it's a wayward porpoise getting into the Bolsa Chica Reserve, now this...

It's a funny year for the Huntington Harbor, but in a interesting way.

MrM · 06-24-2013, 07:41 PM

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=CheapPelican;161136]I dont think you're his type.

Damn it Chris, stop c-blocking me! She looks lonely!

MrPatrick · 06-24-2013, 08:10 PM

They used to up and down the coast. The state has decided to let them let them go anywhere they want. They used to try to keep them from a certain point and northward. It was supposed to keep the Abalone industry safe from them I think. They are another part of the kelp ecosystem just trying to get along and oh so cool while doing it.

Amish Ed · 06-24-2013, 10:51 PM

Very Very cool!

jorluivil · 06-24-2013, 11:01 PM

I can already see the headlines

CKallday71 · 06-25-2013, 07:19 AM

I just hope this doesn't make the eco-mentalists to try and stop us from fishing there.

MrPatrick · 06-25-2013, 08:02 AM

Keeper Otters are a minimum if 36"

Just joking!!!!!!!!!

It would be very cool to be able to see a wild one. Amazing animals.

bigbarrels · 06-25-2013, 08:10 AM

wow, great sighting and great pictures! Must have got sick of the colder water to the north

danjor · 06-25-2013, 08:46 AM

There really cool when they decide they want to sun bath on your yak. My cousin up in Monterrey had that happen to him.

Old Man in the Sea · 06-25-2013, 08:47 AM

beautiful picture...I would trade the LJ seals for him any day...

YakAttak · 06-25-2013, 12:32 PM

LOL, the picture with the otter in the yak is really cute. Thanks

danjor · 06-25-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by YakAttak

LOL, the picture with the otter in the yak is really cute. Thanks

My cousin took that in moss landing. That was his kayak.

06-24-2013, 06:38 PM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Huntington Harbor Wayward Otter After hearing several times from people renting that they had seen an otter in the channel, I finally saw it last week and paddled out to get a photo. It kept diving under and popping up 50 yards away so I gave up. It was MIA for a few days and resurfaced this afternoon. From the launch I watched as people paddled right by it snapping pictures. I paddled out on a SUP and let the wind drift me within a couple feet of it. A neighbor said he has never seen an otter in the harbor in the 50 years he has been here. He is a fatty! __________________

06-24-2013, 07:02 PM	#3
MrM Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Matrix Posts: 643	That's pretty awesome! Where do those breed around here? It'd be a neat permanent resident, should it decide to stay local. __________________ -Kevin

06-24-2013, 07:18 PM	#5
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	he is cute, can i keep it __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

06-24-2013, 10:51 PM	#9
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Very Very cool! __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

06-24-2013, 11:01 PM	#10
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I can already see the headlines __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

06-24-2013, 06:43 PM	#2
BillzBaitz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Redlands Posts: 118	Thats awesome.. Well at least he is not starving.. And better than a sealion.

06-24-2013, 07:52 PM	#6
PE.rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OC, CA Posts: 234	I thought that was an Otter when I last fished the Harbor.... Glad I'm not going bonkers.... Correct me if I'm wrong, but it's pretty far south of it's northern habitat... First it's a wayward porpoise getting into the Bolsa Chica Reserve, now this... It's a funny year for the Huntington Harbor, but in a interesting way.

06-24-2013, 08:10 PM	#8
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	They used to up and down the coast. The state has decided to let them let them go anywhere they want. They used to try to keep them from a certain point and northward. It was supposed to keep the Abalone industry safe from them I think. They are another part of the kelp ecosystem just trying to get along and oh so cool while doing it.

06-25-2013, 07:19 AM	#11
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	I just hope this doesn't make the eco-mentalists to try and stop us from fishing there. __________________ I fish therefore I am. Selling cars since 2006. If you love what you do you never WORK a day in your life.

06-25-2013, 08:02 AM	#12
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Keeper Otters are a minimum if 36" Just joking!!!!!!!!! It would be very cool to be able to see a wild one. Amazing animals.

06-25-2013, 08:10 AM	#13
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	wow, great sighting and great pictures! Must have got sick of the colder water to the north __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

06-25-2013, 08:47 AM	#15
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	beautiful picture...I would trade the LJ seals for him any day...

06-25-2013, 12:32 PM	#16
YakAttak Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 82	LOL, the picture with the otter in the yak is really cute. Thanks

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