When to fish - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Crazydog · 02-28-2015, 07:47 PM

Hello BWE I was curious how everyone determines when they would like to fish, specifically la Jolla.

Do you just pick a time and launch?
Do you fish according to tides, or currents or moon phases.
Are there certain weather conditions you look for and plan your trip to capitalize this, if so what are you looking for.

I'm just looking to expanded my knowledge on kayak fishing and learn from everyone's experience. Thanks

tacmik · 02-28-2015, 07:56 PM

I go whenever I can irregardless of time, tides, moon phases, zodiac sign or whatever. When I have time, I go. If I waited for every factor that man has to consider, I would never get out to fish. Only found one time when the stars aligned, the moon was bright, the tide was right, and Aquarius was rising. IT RAINED. in other words, just go fish.

momo fish · 02-28-2015, 08:11 PM

Ditto.. Only people who should figure out best time to fish are either pro/guides or those with to much time on their hands and can fish anytime..

The rest are limited to finding an open window. And I also gave up fishing based on what the almanac says..

Fishwhisperer619 · 02-28-2015, 08:34 PM

Anytime you can put a line in the water is the right time to go!

yak-fishing-socal · 02-28-2015, 09:15 PM

Fish seem more active early morning and evenings

Cadillyak · 03-01-2015, 12:46 AM

Fish when you can. Can't catch one on the couch...

taggermike · 03-01-2015, 08:38 AM

I gotta agree with every one else. Fish when you can. If there's too much surf for La Jolla then fish the bay. Your time window is small; maybe fish a local lake. You have a few open days; go to Baja or the Colorado River. Take advantage of living in So Cal, there's fishing available all year. Mike

DanaPT · 03-01-2015, 10:39 AM

Definitely go when you can.

When I can go... I try to be aware of moon phases, tides, low vs. high pressure systems, wind, and even water temp.

I'm sure it all matters. especially when you're really hunting for certain bait and fish.

Any PMS of

activity in my area would be greatly appreciated.

FISH11 · 03-01-2015, 10:51 AM

Anytime you can, and the wind is going to be less than 18 MPH. Unfortunately when you have to work, there is never enough time. Can't wait to RETIRE!

Dail14 · 03-01-2015, 05:43 PM

Early morning is usually best since there is less competition for parking and no tourists in kayaks to dodge on your way out.

02-28-2015, 07:47 PM	#1
Crazydog Junior Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 2	When to fish Hello BWE I was curious how everyone determines when they would like to fish, specifically la Jolla. Do you just pick a time and launch? Do you fish according to tides, or currents or moon phases. Are there certain weather conditions you look for and plan your trip to capitalize this, if so what are you looking for. I'm just looking to expanded my knowledge on kayak fishing and learn from everyone's experience. Thanks

02-28-2015, 07:56 PM	#2
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	I go whenever I can irregardless of time, tides, moon phases, zodiac sign or whatever. When I have time, I go. If I waited for every factor that man has to consider, I would never get out to fish. Only found one time when the stars aligned, the moon was bright, the tide was right, and Aquarius was rising. IT RAINED. in other words, just go fish. __________________

03-01-2015, 12:46 AM	#6
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Fish when you can. Can't catch one on the couch... __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

03-01-2015, 10:51 AM	#9
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Anytime you can, and the wind is going to be less than 18 MPH. Unfortunately when you have to work, there is never enough time. Can't wait to RETIRE! __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

02-28-2015, 08:11 PM	#3
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Ditto.. Only people who should figure out best time to fish are either pro/guides or those with to much time on their hands and can fish anytime.. The rest are limited to finding an open window. And I also gave up fishing based on what the almanac says..

02-28-2015, 08:34 PM	#4
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	Anytime you can put a line in the water is the right time to go!

02-28-2015, 09:15 PM	#5
yak-fishing-socal kayak fishing socal Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Southern California / Whittier Posts: 438	Fish seem more active early morning and evenings

03-01-2015, 08:38 AM	#7
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I gotta agree with every one else. Fish when you can. If there's too much surf for La Jolla then fish the bay. Your time window is small; maybe fish a local lake. You have a few open days; go to Baja or the Colorado River. Take advantage of living in So Cal, there's fishing available all year. Mike

03-01-2015, 10:39 AM	#8
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	Definitely go when you can. When I can go... I try to be aware of moon phases, tides, low vs. high pressure systems, wind, and even water temp. I'm sure it all matters. especially when you're really hunting for certain bait and fish. Any PMS of activity in my area would be greatly appreciated.

03-01-2015, 05:43 PM	#10
Dail14 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 123	Early morning is usually best since there is less competition for parking and no tourists in kayaks to dodge on your way out.