Taking your kayak to Catalina Island? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

HighOctane · 06-18-2014, 08:02 PM

Are there any boat or ferrys that will take you and your kayak and drop to catalina island and pick up after?

FISH11 · 06-18-2014, 08:09 PM

No ferry's or boats but you can arrange to have it shipped to Catalina before you go and pick it up there then have it shipped back once you leave. It's the only option to renting one there. ...http://catalinafreight.com/

momo fish · 06-18-2014, 08:33 PM

81 to ship round trip. Guess if staying there a few days it's cheaper than renting.

newportdogs · 06-18-2014, 11:28 PM

What type of trip are you looking for – one day, several days, camping, hotels? I’ve been using Catalina Freight for 4 years to ship kayaks and gear for boat in camping, going again this year. So, a bit of experience there that may provide some ideas.

This year we bought yearly passes on the Catalina Flyer out of Newport, going every 2 weeks to rent kayaks and fish, leave on the morning boat and return that afternoon. We are getting something like 4.5 hours on the water. At this point the Flyer is probably booked all summer but maybe not so with other boats from other locations. Other boats may get you extended fishing time because they leave later from Avalon. I live in Newport so the Flyer is pretty easy but that 4:30 departure time really cuts into time on the water.

I posted details in this thread if you are interested in an extended trip. A one day, or maybe even an Avalon weekend stay, using Catalina Freight isn’t worth the effort. Rent at Descanso Beach.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=19295

Check out the recent Catalina posts by Wade. Now that guy really knows how to do a weekend, or any type of trip, to Avalon, looks to me like he rents from Descanso Beach.

Good luck with the trips you do.

ctfphoto · 06-19-2014, 04:44 AM

I really wanted to to the Catalina Trip this summer with the family and bring 3 yaks. After doing a little research, I found a much better less expensive vacation.

We booked a hotel room at the La Jolla Shores Beach and Tennis Club. They have free storage for yaks, bikes, etc. The very best part is no long drive or flight or boat ride. We'll be kicken it in La Jolla

paddle man · 06-19-2014, 06:24 AM

WE USE TO TAKE THE MARINA DEL RAY FLYER BUT THEY WENT OUT OF BESINESS THEY WOULD TAKE KAYAKS CAMPING GEAR COOLERS AND TAKE YOU TO TWO HARBORS FROM THERE WE GOT A GEAR HAUL TRUCK WENT TO LITTLE HARBOR IT WAS EXPENSIVE TRIPS BUT WAS FUN STAYED FOR 4AND 5 DAY TRIPS AND CAUGHT LOTS OF FISH

Iceman · 06-19-2014, 02:15 PM

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WE USE TO TAKE THE MARINA DEL RAY FLYER BUT THEY WENT OUT OF BESINESS

the good ol days!..................think I will be booking Island Packers for my island camping fix end of September.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ht=catapalooza

06-18-2014, 08:02 PM	#1
HighOctane Junior Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 21	Taking your kayak to Catalina Island? Are there any boat or ferrys that will take you and your kayak and drop to catalina island and pick up after?

06-18-2014, 08:09 PM	#2
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	No ferry's or boats but you can arrange to have it shipped to Catalina before you go and pick it up there then have it shipped back once you leave. It's the only option to renting one there. ...http://catalinafreight.com/ __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids ) Last edited by FISH11; 06-18-2014 at 09:58 PM.

06-18-2014, 11:28 PM	#4
newportdogs Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newport Posts: 40	What type of trip are you looking for – one day, several days, camping, hotels? I’ve been using Catalina Freight for 4 years to ship kayaks and gear for boat in camping, going again this year. So, a bit of experience there that may provide some ideas. This year we bought yearly passes on the Catalina Flyer out of Newport, going every 2 weeks to rent kayaks and fish, leave on the morning boat and return that afternoon. We are getting something like 4.5 hours on the water. At this point the Flyer is probably booked all summer but maybe not so with other boats from other locations. Other boats may get you extended fishing time because they leave later from Avalon. I live in Newport so the Flyer is pretty easy but that 4:30 departure time really cuts into time on the water. I posted details in this thread if you are interested in an extended trip. A one day, or maybe even an Avalon weekend stay, using Catalina Freight isn’t worth the effort. Rent at Descanso Beach. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=19295 Check out the recent Catalina posts by Wade. Now that guy really knows how to do a weekend, or any type of trip, to Avalon, looks to me like he rents from Descanso Beach. Good luck with the trips you do. Last edited by newportdogs; 06-18-2014 at 11:38 PM.

06-18-2014, 08:33 PM	#3
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	81 to ship round trip. Guess if staying there a few days it's cheaper than renting.

06-19-2014, 04:44 AM	#5
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	I really wanted to to the Catalina Trip this summer with the family and bring 3 yaks. After doing a little research, I found a much better less expensive vacation. We booked a hotel room at the La Jolla Shores Beach and Tennis Club. They have free storage for yaks, bikes, etc. The very best part is no long drive or flight or boat ride. We'll be kicken it in La Jolla

06-19-2014, 06:24 AM	#6
paddle man Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 81	WE USE TO TAKE THE MARINA DEL RAY FLYER BUT THEY WENT OUT OF BESINESS THEY WOULD TAKE KAYAKS CAMPING GEAR COOLERS AND TAKE YOU TO TWO HARBORS FROM THERE WE GOT A GEAR HAUL TRUCK WENT TO LITTLE HARBOR IT WAS EXPENSIVE TRIPS BUT WAS FUN STAYED FOR 4AND 5 DAY TRIPS AND CAUGHT LOTS OF FISH