Where to launch at Dana Point and Newport - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

CKallday71 · 04-09-2013, 07:43 PM

Was thinking about heading out to either Newport or Dana Point tomorrow. Where do you guys launch when you to these places? And anybody have any luck or tips for fishing Newport bay or Dana Point?

I'm a little A D D right now so I can't decide where I want to go.

Fishing addiction is in full effect lol.

fishsouthcounty · 04-09-2013, 08:19 PM

search function is your best friend as a new guy on the board. Anything you can think of to ask, has more then likely been asked and can be found....

with that being said.

DP, Babys beach in the back of the harbor, free parking free launch no waves and short distance from car to sand/water. Longer paddle to harbor mouth/barge.

Boat Launch, 10 bucks, short paddle to the harbor mouth/barge.

Doheny, Enter the park for 15 for the day or pay by the hour at the base of the jetty. Beach launch, typically mild surf. Lots of rocks around the shallows of doheny though so cuidado. Longer drag/carry/wheel to the sand/surf.

Newport is another beast. Not my field. All i know is Coast Guard beach and i dont even know how to get there.

If you are fishing DP. Shoot me a PM and if its on the weekend I am going to start getting back out once i rewire this used Vittles tank i bought.

easyday · 04-09-2013, 08:21 PM

I use the launch ramp at dana point its 10 bucks but its r8ght by the bait barge and they have a wash down station. Its worth the 10 bucks to me and a shorter trip than launching from baby beach.

CKallday71 · 04-09-2013, 08:23 PM

Thanks for the info guys! I still haven't decided between DP or Newport. Decisions.....

I typically only fish on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If anybody is out on those days hit me up.

FishNinjaY · 04-09-2013, 08:57 PM

DP is super easy. Bring a hose.. it's worth it.

Caution.. the DP ramp is concrete and ridged down to the water. Go easy when coming back in, (and when launching)... it will rip up the bottom of your yak.. and especially be aware if you have the Hobie sailing rudder and/or turbo fins!

Bait barge is right there, and there's good fishing right around there, inside the harbor. Short kick or paddle, and your outside and there are kelp fields you can play in, and there is open ocean right there also.

Newport.. I've heard you can easiily launch right near the Harbor Patrol Station (I think it's on Shoreline or Bayshore, or something like that?), but parking is a bit tricky. You may need to dump your yak and gear, and then go park on the street. It's not far to the bait barge, but I've never done this launch, so I'm just repeating what I've heard. Good bass and rockfish in that area.. I hear. That's on my summer to-do list.

Post up a report!

easyday · 04-09-2013, 09:29 PM

Hey Jay you been out to dp lately?

FishNinjaY · 04-09-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by easyday

Hey Jay you been out to dp lately?

This last Monday, with Honcho... we just tooled around inside the harbor and tossed 'chovys. Our boys both got on some halis, but us Dads just played with lizardfish! lol..

I'm out of town this week, so not sure when we'll be out there again. Hopefully soon. How about you Josh?

04-09-2013, 07:43 PM	#1
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	Where to launch at Dana Point and Newport Was thinking about heading out to either Newport or Dana Point tomorrow. Where do you guys launch when you to these places? And anybody have any luck or tips for fishing Newport bay or Dana Point? I'm a little A D D right now so I can't decide where I want to go. Fishing addiction is in full effect lol.

04-09-2013, 08:19 PM	#2
fishsouthcounty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca Posts: 518	search function is your best friend as a new guy on the board. Anything you can think of to ask, has more then likely been asked and can be found.... with that being said. DP, Babys beach in the back of the harbor, free parking free launch no waves and short distance from car to sand/water. Longer paddle to harbor mouth/barge. Boat Launch, 10 bucks, short paddle to the harbor mouth/barge. Doheny, Enter the park for 15 for the day or pay by the hour at the base of the jetty. Beach launch, typically mild surf. Lots of rocks around the shallows of doheny though so cuidado. Longer drag/carry/wheel to the sand/surf. Newport is another beast. Not my field. All i know is Coast Guard beach and i dont even know how to get there. If you are fishing DP. Shoot me a PM and if its on the weekend I am going to start getting back out once i rewire this used Vittles tank i bought.

04-09-2013, 08:21 PM	#3
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	I use the launch ramp at dana point its 10 bucks but its r8ght by the bait barge and they have a wash down station. Its worth the 10 bucks to me and a shorter trip than launching from baby beach.

04-09-2013, 08:23 PM	#4
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	Thanks for the info guys! I still haven't decided between DP or Newport. Decisions..... I typically only fish on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If anybody is out on those days hit me up.

04-09-2013, 08:57 PM	#5
FishNinjaY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 428	DP is super easy. Bring a hose.. it's worth it. Caution.. the DP ramp is concrete and ridged down to the water. Go easy when coming back in, (and when launching)... it will rip up the bottom of your yak.. and especially be aware if you have the Hobie sailing rudder and/or turbo fins! Bait barge is right there, and there's good fishing right around there, inside the harbor. Short kick or paddle, and your outside and there are kelp fields you can play in, and there is open ocean right there also. Newport.. I've heard you can easiily launch right near the Harbor Patrol Station (I think it's on Shoreline or Bayshore, or something like that?), but parking is a bit tricky. You may need to dump your yak and gear, and then go park on the street. It's not far to the bait barge, but I've never done this launch, so I'm just repeating what I've heard. Good bass and rockfish in that area.. I hear. That's on my summer to-do list. Post up a report!

04-09-2013, 09:29 PM	#6
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	Hey Jay you been out to dp lately?