Want to try La Jolla, no idea where to go?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jforsberg88 · 11-20-2015, 08:27 PM

Hi Guys, I've been following this forum for a couple years, its always gets me fired up about Kayak Fishing, so I finally decided to register an account!

I bought my first Kayak in 2011 and when I used to live in OC I would fish HB Harbor and Dana Point Kelp beds often.

I recently moved to Riverside, which is more inland, but easier for me to get to SD county, I've always heard amazing things about Kayak Fishing in La Jolla.

Can anyone give any advice on a noob to the area? good places to park? Any land marks on the water, anything like that?

I've typically caught Calicos, Sand Bass, Spotted, and Halibuts...I'm originally from Canada, and its a dream of mine to catch a YellowTail

I appreciate any kind of feedback, Thank you kindly.

Harry Hill · 11-20-2015, 08:54 PM

I can't help you with La Jolla but you can help me with Huntington Beach, where do I launch, is the Seal Beach Refuge closed to fishing? Is there a bait barge?

jforsberg88 · 11-20-2015, 10:11 PM

Hi Harry,

As for launching, I launch at Sea Bridge Park.

Great parking as long as you're early, and that'll get you right into the bay, you can go by the Simple Green building hit the bay bass, and small halibut.

I'd just Google Map Sea Bridge Park, and it will take you right there, its by some apartment complexes.

Hope this helps.

Murray · 11-20-2015, 10:15 PM

Now that it is winter, parking should not be as difficult. Thursday's are street cleaning days so be aware. Shoot me a pm and I will give you some more info. If you fish the weekend, should be enough guys to follow. I normally fish mid week since I am retired. You are more than welcome to join me and I will show you the ropes.

jforsberg88 · 11-21-2015, 01:11 PM

What kind of lures do you use in LJ? for YellowTails, using Irons?

chris138 · 11-24-2015, 03:41 PM

heavy irons work, blues greens and browns. dropped on sonar marks.

fishing with live mackerel is the best tactic. use a sibiki to get the macks and fish them either on flyline or on the bottom.

dont waste your time with light line. if you want to get a big YT, you have to rig for them. 40# flouro leaders and 65# pound braid are standard. big bait = big fish. dont get distracted fishing for calicos or other turd rollers. if you want a yt you need to target them specifically.

good luck!

Iceman · 11-24-2015, 05:06 PM

Harry, here is a map from 2010 Tournament Trail, no bait barge in this harbor.

jforsberg88 · 12-08-2015, 11:19 AM

Chris, Thank you for the advice! I'm thinking about heading out there this Sunday!

11-20-2015, 08:27 PM	#1
jforsberg88 Junior Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 9	Want to try La Jolla, no idea where to go?? Hi Guys, I've been following this forum for a couple years, its always gets me fired up about Kayak Fishing, so I finally decided to register an account! I bought my first Kayak in 2011 and when I used to live in OC I would fish HB Harbor and Dana Point Kelp beds often. I recently moved to Riverside, which is more inland, but easier for me to get to SD county, I've always heard amazing things about Kayak Fishing in La Jolla. Can anyone give any advice on a noob to the area? good places to park? Any land marks on the water, anything like that? I've typically caught Calicos, Sand Bass, Spotted, and Halibuts...I'm originally from Canada, and its a dream of mine to catch a YellowTail I appreciate any kind of feedback, Thank you kindly.

11-24-2015, 05:06 PM	#7
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Harry, here is a map from 2010 Tournament Trail, no bait barge in this harbor. __________________

11-20-2015, 08:54 PM	#2
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	I can't help you with La Jolla but you can help me with Huntington Beach, where do I launch, is the Seal Beach Refuge closed to fishing? Is there a bait barge?

11-20-2015, 10:11 PM	#3
jforsberg88 Junior Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 9	Hi Harry, As for launching, I launch at Sea Bridge Park. Great parking as long as you're early, and that'll get you right into the bay, you can go by the Simple Green building hit the bay bass, and small halibut. I'd just Google Map Sea Bridge Park, and it will take you right there, its by some apartment complexes. Hope this helps.

11-20-2015, 10:15 PM	#4
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	Now that it is winter, parking should not be as difficult. Thursday's are street cleaning days so be aware. Shoot me a pm and I will give you some more info. If you fish the weekend, should be enough guys to follow. I normally fish mid week since I am retired. You are more than welcome to join me and I will show you the ropes.

11-21-2015, 01:11 PM	#5
jforsberg88 Junior Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 9	What kind of lures do you use in LJ? for YellowTails, using Irons?

11-24-2015, 03:41 PM	#6
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	heavy irons work, blues greens and browns. dropped on sonar marks. fishing with live mackerel is the best tactic. use a sibiki to get the macks and fish them either on flyline or on the bottom. dont waste your time with light line. if you want to get a big YT, you have to rig for them. 40# flouro leaders and 65# pound braid are standard. big bait = big fish. dont get distracted fishing for calicos or other turd rollers. if you want a yt you need to target them specifically. good luck!

12-08-2015, 11:19 AM	#8
jforsberg88 Junior Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 9	Chris, Thank you for the advice! I'm thinking about heading out there this Sunday!