Ventura harbor 12-6 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Soggybottom · 12-06-2015, 12:17 PM

Fished the harbor from about 8-11 this morning. Tried to catch some bait but no luck. Decided to throw some hammers around the break wall and caught a couple calico bass.

Nothing too exciting, but a nice morning to be on the water.

2-Stix · 12-06-2015, 06:53 PM

Unfortunately Ventura county doesn't fish well. LA or SB countries are better.

Soggybottom · 12-06-2015, 08:59 PM

That's what I've been hearing, and so far it's been my experience. But it's the shortest drive for me, and I don't do too terrible. I haven't been skunked yet (knock on wood)

2-Stix · 12-07-2015, 12:45 PM

You wont get skunked. Buts its not often you will get a catch worth taking home. 1 in 4 trips maybe. Go north and south and you will have much better odds.

Mr. NiceGuy · 12-07-2015, 04:30 PM

It's always nice to see Calico's around. Maybe those fisheries will come back to more than they are now.

Can you join Motherships to take your kayak to Ana Capa and the Chanel Islands? Is it allowed to go camping there and stay for a few days of kayak fishing?

If you choose your times, you can get to La Jolla in 3.5 hours. That's reasonable for a nice weekend of fishing.

2-Stix · 12-08-2015, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. NiceGuy

It's always nice to see Calico's around. Maybe those fisheries will come back to more than they are now.

Can you join Motherships to take your kayak to Ana Capa and the Chanel Islands? Is it allowed to go camping there and stay for a few days of kayak fishing?

If you choose your times, you can get to La Jolla in 3.5 hours. That's reasonable for a nice weekend of fishing.

I have fished this area for 25+ years and its always been this way. Lack of structure or holding areas. Fish just don't hold here often. Mid 2000's the Ventura flats had a big WSB bite, but its just not often.

Yes mother ships can take you to Anacapa and Santa Cruz. Yes you can camp on Santa Cruz.

I was camping on a boat out there last weekend for 2 days, and 5 day prior to that I was out on a charter fishing the islands.

12-06-2015, 12:17 PM	#1
Soggybottom Drifting through Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Santa clarita Posts: 7	Ventura harbor 12-6 Fished the harbor from about 8-11 this morning. Tried to catch some bait but no luck. Decided to throw some hammers around the break wall and caught a couple calico bass. Nothing too exciting, but a nice morning to be on the water. __________________ The vessel: west marine pompano 120 angler My shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BergCreations?ref=hdr_shop_menu

12-06-2015, 08:59 PM	#3
Soggybottom Drifting through Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Santa clarita Posts: 7	That's what I've been hearing, and so far it's been my experience. But it's the shortest drive for me, and I don't do too terrible. I haven't been skunked yet (knock on wood) __________________ The vessel: west marine pompano 120 angler My shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BergCreations?ref=hdr_shop_menu

12-07-2015, 04:30 PM	#5
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	It's always nice to see Calico's around. Maybe those fisheries will come back to more than they are now. Can you join Motherships to take your kayak to Ana Capa and the Chanel Islands? Is it allowed to go camping there and stay for a few days of kayak fishing? If you choose your times, you can get to La Jolla in 3.5 hours. That's reasonable for a nice weekend of fishing. __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 12-07-2015 at 04:39 PM.

12-06-2015, 06:53 PM	#2
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	Unfortunately Ventura county doesn't fish well. LA or SB countries are better.

12-07-2015, 12:45 PM	#4
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	You wont get skunked. Buts its not often you will get a catch worth taking home. 1 in 4 trips maybe. Go north and south and you will have much better odds.