Moving to San Diego - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jacksonbigtuna · 08-01-2019, 12:40 PM

Sup y'all,

I'm moving from Santa Cruz to San Diego in a couple weeks. Been fishing for life, started kayak fishing in the ocean 5 years ago. I'm pretty active on the NCKA board. Up here we get into all sorts of fishing, my favorite is salmon.

My current kayak is a Tandem Island rigged for fishing. I've got a little outboard and routinely fish 5-10 miles off shore. I can't wait to start fishing down in San Diego.

I have a couple months off before starting work so I will have plenty of time to get on the water. It seems La Jolla is the most popular kayak launch spot, but I'm not a huge fan of surf launching my big rig. I've got a Silverado but its only 2wd(limited slip), so I'm not sure about driving on the sand there?

I'm thinking of launching out of mission bay and motoring up to La Jolla or some other deeper reefs. I realize there is a big MPA I'd have to waste time motoring through. OR cruise around it at 5-6 knots trolling some X-raps!! I'm curious what y'all think...Is launching out of mission bay a waste of time?

Thanks in advance.

I look forward to seeing everyone on the water. Look for a red tandem island.

David

NICKWORN · 08-01-2019, 02:24 PM

IF you have enough gas it isn't, plus the wrecks outside MB hold nice pelagic, as well as Point Loma and south.

I have 2wd, key is not to stop on the soft stuff.

LJ has plenty of mornings where the surf is ankle high. Checkout the Webcam or use apps like magicseaweed, remember the launch is protected by point( seal beach) so the waves are typically smaller then whats reported at say Scripps.

skrilla · 08-01-2019, 03:47 PM

2WD here. I gave up unloading/loading on the sand at La Jolla especially with summertime crowds chopping it up and blocking the launch. Easier to park and wheel down for me. Also gives no chance for a thief to walk away with stuff while you're gone.

Mission Bay is a great option. Plenty of fishable area. The channel can get busy and mixed up when the wind and tide are against each other.

Either launch you choose watch the conditions and show up early.

08-01-2019, 12:40 PM	#1
jacksonbigtuna Junior Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 14	Moving to San Diego Sup y'all, I'm moving from Santa Cruz to San Diego in a couple weeks. Been fishing for life, started kayak fishing in the ocean 5 years ago. I'm pretty active on the NCKA board. Up here we get into all sorts of fishing, my favorite is salmon. My current kayak is a Tandem Island rigged for fishing. I've got a little outboard and routinely fish 5-10 miles off shore. I can't wait to start fishing down in San Diego. I have a couple months off before starting work so I will have plenty of time to get on the water. It seems La Jolla is the most popular kayak launch spot, but I'm not a huge fan of surf launching my big rig. I've got a Silverado but its only 2wd(limited slip), so I'm not sure about driving on the sand there? I'm thinking of launching out of mission bay and motoring up to La Jolla or some other deeper reefs. I realize there is a big MPA I'd have to waste time motoring through. OR cruise around it at 5-6 knots trolling some X-raps!! I'm curious what y'all think...Is launching out of mission bay a waste of time? Thanks in advance. I look forward to seeing everyone on the water. Look for a red tandem island. David

08-01-2019, 02:24 PM	#2
NICKWORN Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: SANTUCKET Posts: 629	Gas Mileage? IF you have enough gas it isn't, plus the wrecks outside MB hold nice pelagic, as well as Point Loma and south. I have 2wd, key is not to stop on the soft stuff. LJ has plenty of mornings where the surf is ankle high. Checkout the Webcam or use apps like magicseaweed, remember the launch is protected by point( seal beach) so the waves are typically smaller then whats reported at say Scripps.

08-01-2019, 03:47 PM	#3
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	2WD here. I gave up unloading/loading on the sand at La Jolla especially with summertime crowds chopping it up and blocking the launch. Easier to park and wheel down for me. Also gives no chance for a thief to walk away with stuff while you're gone. Mission Bay is a great option. Plenty of fishable area. The channel can get busy and mixed up when the wind and tide are against each other. Either launch you choose watch the conditions and show up early. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13