My first kayak!! Can't wait! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

min-va · 10-19-2011, 11:57 AM

Been shore fishing for 5 years, and rental skiff fishing and charter boat once a while....

Finally got a kayak rack setup for my car and finally got my first kayak last Sunday, a cobra explorer!!

There are 2 harbors I've been fishing many times with skiff and shore, Newport and Dana, i knew Dana point pretty well, since is small. But still not sure where i should launch my kayak in Newport, any suggestion? because there are many private areas in Newport harbor, got kicked out many times...

Also i will try to practice my skill only in harbors now, after a while, see if anyone interest go outside of the harbor with me

Wish one day i can catch a yellowtail on my kayak in La Jolla kelp...

mtnbykr2 · 10-19-2011, 12:27 PM

Newport launch is at the coast guard station, easy to get lost tryin to find it lol, but vary nice fishing area just keep an eye on the boat traffic...some real nice areas just south of the harbor entrance...there is a link to directions in here somewhere...welcome to the addiction and congrats on the new yak, keep at it, the YT will come

ctfphoto · 10-19-2011, 12:35 PM

We bought our first kayak (two seater) about 3 months ago. I took me 6 months to talk my wife into letting us get this for us and two children. It took me about a week and a half to talk her into getting the second kayak

About 2 months ago I found out about kayak fishing after purchasing 2 kayaks.

Turns out the Tarpon 120 I bought myself was a pretty good choice for fishing for the price.

Now after some research, I really want an outback, talking the wife into that may take a year tho

As to Kayak Fishing, OMG it's one of the funniest things I have done in a long while, I am addicted. I have gone out a least one a week for 2 months straight.

La Jolla is a blast, you should check it out.

wiredantz · 10-19-2011, 12:44 PM

Nice to have you on board.

William Novotny · 10-19-2011, 01:01 PM

Im fairly new to this addiction myself but loving every trip out. I live in newport and my choice spot to launch is off m street. Take balboa all the way to the end of the penninsula till the road starts to curve towards the wedge. On your left there is a small public swim area with a dock. Always meet up with other kayak anglers in the early hours there as well. Plus if you chose to purchase bait since its harder to jig up bait inside the harbor, the baitbarge is right there. Shoot me a pm if you would like to meet up some time soon. I go out a few times a week and I'm always open for company.

min-va · 10-19-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by William Novotny

Im fairly new to this addiction myself but loving every trip out. I live in newport and my choice spot to launch is off m street. Take balboa all the way to the end of the penninsula till the road starts to curve towards the wedge. On your left there is a small public swim area with a dock. Always meet up with other kayak anglers in the early hours there as well. Plus if you chose to purchase bait since its harder to jig up bait inside the harbor, the baitbarge is right there. Shoot me a pm if you would like to meet up some time soon. I go out a few times a week and I'm always open for company.

After i looked at google map.......i know where is the m street, been fishing at that dock a few times..yea, that looks like a good place to launch!

Lucky you

....live in Newport and able to fish few times a week!! JEALOUS!!

DanaPT · 10-19-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by William Novotny

I go out a few times a week and I'm always open for company.

That's awesome to go out that often.

William Novotny · 10-20-2011, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DanaPT

That's awesome to go out that often.

My arms are getting HUGE from how many times I lift my 16 footer in and out of my truck each week! HAA!

Caden · 10-20-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by min-va

Been shore fishing for 5 years, and rental skiff fishing and charter boat once a while....

Finally got a kayak rack setup for my car and finally got my first kayak last Sunday, a cobra explorer!!

There are 2 harbors I've been fishing many times with skiff and shore, Newport and Dana, i knew Dana point pretty well, since is small. But still not sure where i should launch my kayak in Newport, any suggestion? because there are many private areas in Newport harbor, got kicked out many times...

Also i will try to practice my skill only in harbors now, after a while, see if anyone interest go outside of the harbor with me

Wish one day i can catch a yellowtail on my kayak in La Jolla kelp...

welcome bro! launch the yak at newport, just exit 55 and keep going straight pass balboa pier, keeping going till u see it spilt in half, keep left and keep going until u see a wooden pier on ur left. that is where u launch your yak, parking is free, just watch out for street cleaning.
good luck

10-19-2011, 11:57 AM	#1
min-va Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hacienda Heights Posts: 216	My first kayak!! Can't wait! Been shore fishing for 5 years, and rental skiff fishing and charter boat once a while.... Finally got a kayak rack setup for my car and finally got my first kayak last Sunday, a cobra explorer!! There are 2 harbors I've been fishing many times with skiff and shore, Newport and Dana, i knew Dana point pretty well, since is small. But still not sure where i should launch my kayak in Newport, any suggestion? because there are many private areas in Newport harbor, got kicked out many times... Also i will try to practice my skill only in harbors now, after a while, see if anyone interest go outside of the harbor with me Wish one day i can catch a yellowtail on my kayak in La Jolla kelp...

10-19-2011, 12:44 PM	#4
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Nice to have you on board. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

10-19-2011, 01:01 PM	#5
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	welcome aboard! Im fairly new to this addiction myself but loving every trip out. I live in newport and my choice spot to launch is off m street. Take balboa all the way to the end of the penninsula till the road starts to curve towards the wedge. On your left there is a small public swim area with a dock. Always meet up with other kayak anglers in the early hours there as well. Plus if you chose to purchase bait since its harder to jig up bait inside the harbor, the baitbarge is right there. Shoot me a pm if you would like to meet up some time soon. I go out a few times a week and I'm always open for company.

10-19-2011, 12:27 PM	#2
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Newport launch is at the coast guard station, easy to get lost tryin to find it lol, but vary nice fishing area just keep an eye on the boat traffic...some real nice areas just south of the harbor entrance...there is a link to directions in here somewhere...welcome to the addiction and congrats on the new yak, keep at it, the YT will come

10-19-2011, 12:35 PM	#3
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	We bought our first kayak (two seater) about 3 months ago. I took me 6 months to talk my wife into letting us get this for us and two children. It took me about a week and a half to talk her into getting the second kayak About 2 months ago I found out about kayak fishing after purchasing 2 kayaks. Turns out the Tarpon 120 I bought myself was a pretty good choice for fishing for the price. Now after some research, I really want an outback, talking the wife into that may take a year tho As to Kayak Fishing, OMG it's one of the funniest things I have done in a long while, I am addicted. I have gone out a least one a week for 2 months straight. La Jolla is a blast, you should check it out.