Striped Bass - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

RedSledTeam · 09-19-2010, 08:43 PM

I know this is a saltwater forum, however with all the recent discussion/pictures on striped bass, I have to ask the question: Does anyone fish the local Southern California lakes for striped bass? If so, where and how do you do it? I hear they are great fighters and also very good table fare.

fishinkid2010 · 09-19-2010, 09:00 PM

I'm certain more people can chime in on this, but I know Diamond Valley Lake, and the Colorado river i.e. Lake Havasu are hot spots for nice size stripers. I can't think of any other lakes that are really in So Cal that hold stripers... Casitas maybe? Zara Spooks, Hedon topwater lures, rattle traps, and swimbaits are usually a good bet if you're fishing artificials. Otherwise cut sardines/ anchovies are a good bait to soak.

jrenteri2045 · 09-19-2010, 09:08 PM

I used to live up north and thats all I used to fish for look at my avatar picture. In lakes I would use a fluke with a hook only so it will stay on top, or poppers, shad minnows. There very fun to catch and stupid. lol they will strike atleast twice if you miss the first time.

RedSledTeam · 09-19-2010, 10:30 PM

Do you know if DVL allows SOT Kayaks?

fishinkid2010 · 09-19-2010, 10:42 PM

I believe DVL only allows sit inside yaks... (I was tempted to head there earlier this summer, but that kind of killed it.)

RK · 09-19-2010, 11:44 PM

lake skinner and they are fun to catch whe nthey plant rainbows you can take big rainbow trout swimbaits near the launch ramp and they absolutely crush the things like wolves. and pretty good to eat for freshwater fish.. not sure if you can take a kayak in though

Ohana · 09-20-2010, 06:44 AM

DVL seems to be the best local bet. I am a member of a SoCal flyfishing forum and several of the posters catch stripers and largemouth bass on DVL.

My understanding is that the stripers prey heavily on shad, so it may require a lot of chasing the breaking bait to get a striper.

Good luck!

Kevin

09-19-2010, 08:43 PM	#1
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Striped Bass I know this is a saltwater forum, however with all the recent discussion/pictures on striped bass, I have to ask the question: Does anyone fish the local Southern California lakes for striped bass? If so, where and how do you do it? I hear they are great fighters and also very good table fare.

09-19-2010, 09:00 PM	#2
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	I'm certain more people can chime in on this, but I know Diamond Valley Lake, and the Colorado river i.e. Lake Havasu are hot spots for nice size stripers. I can't think of any other lakes that are really in So Cal that hold stripers... Casitas maybe? Zara Spooks, Hedon topwater lures, rattle traps, and swimbaits are usually a good bet if you're fishing artificials. Otherwise cut sardines/ anchovies are a good bait to soak. __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

09-19-2010, 10:42 PM	#5
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	I believe DVL only allows sit inside yaks... (I was tempted to head there earlier this summer, but that kind of killed it.) __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

09-19-2010, 11:44 PM	#6
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	skinner lake skinner and they are fun to catch whe nthey plant rainbows you can take big rainbow trout swimbaits near the launch ramp and they absolutely crush the things like wolves. and pretty good to eat for freshwater fish.. not sure if you can take a kayak in though

09-19-2010, 09:08 PM	#3
jrenteri2045 SkunkMan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 32	I used to live up north and thats all I used to fish for look at my avatar picture. In lakes I would use a fluke with a hook only so it will stay on top, or poppers, shad minnows. There very fun to catch and stupid. lol they will strike atleast twice if you miss the first time.

09-19-2010, 10:30 PM	#4
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Do you know if DVL allows SOT Kayaks?

09-20-2010, 06:44 AM	#7
Ohana Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coto de Caza, CA Posts: 155	DVL seems to be the best local bet. I am a member of a SoCal flyfishing forum and several of the posters catch stripers and largemouth bass on DVL. My understanding is that the stripers prey heavily on shad, so it may require a lot of chasing the breaking bait to get a striper. Good luck! Kevin