Does anyone know why yellowtail hang in lajolla - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Hillbillymad · 02-09-2021, 10:59 PM

Opposed to the abundance of bait what makes lj a batter habitat for yellows than any of the other beaches

JohnMckroidJr · 02-10-2021, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Hillbillymad

Opposed to the abundance of bait what makes lj a batter habitat for yellows than any of the other beaches

You answered your own question

FullFlavorPike · 02-10-2021, 08:53 AM

they come for the bait but they stay for the batter

skrilla · 02-10-2021, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by FullFlavorPike

they come for the bait but they stay for the batter

katchfish · 02-10-2021, 02:30 PM

Bait at LJ

Batter in the kitchen😎

Salty · 02-11-2021, 11:42 AM

Definitely the availability of bait, but I'd also say the nearshore canyon and unique bathymetry, abundance of kelp and warmer average water temps make it a great feeding location along their migration route. Think of it like the best fast food restaurant on a long stretch of highway.

fishnfoool · 02-11-2021, 04:32 PM

The Sushi

lamb · 02-14-2021, 10:53 PM

The underwater topography is hard to ignore.

That downhill current - upwelling of the cold nutrient-rich water from the deep. Rock formations scatter along the shore creating an ideal environment for the kelp beds to thrive. Plenty of food and shelter for the bait and other small fish.
Pelagics joining the party.

RK · 02-23-2021, 07:24 PM

They don’t they like to gamble on the ponies at the Del Mar racetrack and unfortunately La Jolla is in the way

FISH11 · 02-23-2021, 07:58 PM

Cause they heard that there's a bunch or Kayak Fishermen out at La Jolla and they thought,
"Hey why not just go there and mess around and frustrate them"

Salty · 02-24-2021, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

Cause they heard that there's a bunch or Kayak Fishermen out at La Jolla and they thought,
"Hey why not just go there and mess around and frustrate them"

The truest statement, if ever there was one... lmao

GregAndrew · 02-27-2021, 05:47 PM

For their close-ups of course!

no_yak · 03-01-2021, 11:11 AM

Habitat plays a huge factor, deep water close to shore, good kelp structure, lots of stuff to eat, etc. But, it's also that La Jolla is where everyone fishes. LJ is convenient, has a good launch and has great fishing close to shore.
The fish are always moving up and down the coast, but they encounter the most fishermen in LJ.

In case you want more info:
Thesis on yellowtail in the Southern California Bight

Southern California Yellowtail Tagging Program, unfortunately no longer running.

SoCalEDC · 03-09-2021, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by no_yak

Habitat plays a huge factor, deep water close to shore, good kelp structure, lots of stuff to eat, etc. But, it's also that La Jolla is where everyone fishes. LJ is convenient, has a good launch and has great fishing close to shore.
The fish are always moving up and down the coast, but they encounter the most fishermen in LJ.

In case you want more info:
Thesis on yellowtail in the Southern California Bight

Southern California Yellowtail Tagging Program, unfortunately no longer running.

Good article and I agree with your viewpoint i.e. more anglers at LJ means more interaction between yt and anglers. there are yt boated by party boaters from SD up to marina del ray on a regular basis. YT just tends to be the most well known kayak spot likely due to access.

vincentek9 · 03-16-2021, 09:06 PM

bait, upwelling, water temp, current, structure. Its a combination of all of that stuff. There are other locations with much better YT fishing, but not easily accessible to kayaks. And i'm not saying that LJ is easy at all. Plenty of us have flipped our rigs and lost gear there.

02-09-2021, 10:59 PM	#1
Hillbillymad Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 54	Does anyone know why yellowtail hang in lajolla Opposed to the abundance of bait what makes lj a batter habitat for yellows than any of the other beaches

02-14-2021, 10:53 PM	#8
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	The underwater topography is hard to ignore. That downhill current - upwelling of the cold nutrient-rich water from the deep. Rock formations scatter along the shore creating an ideal environment for the kelp beds to thrive. Plenty of food and shelter for the bait and other small fish. Pelagics joining the party. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

02-23-2021, 07:58 PM	#10
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Cause they heard that there's a bunch or Kayak Fishermen out at La Jolla and they thought, "Hey why not just go there and mess around and frustrate them" __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

03-16-2021, 09:06 PM	#15
vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 533	bait, upwelling, water temp, current, structure. Its a combination of all of that stuff. There are other locations with much better YT fishing, but not easily accessible to kayaks. And i'm not saying that LJ is easy at all. Plenty of us have flipped our rigs and lost gear there. __________________

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02-10-2021, 08:53 AM	#3
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	they come for the bait but they stay for the batter

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katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 849	Bait at LJ Batter in the kitchen😎

02-11-2021, 11:42 AM	#6
Salty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 434	Definitely the availability of bait, but I'd also say the nearshore canyon and unique bathymetry, abundance of kelp and warmer average water temps make it a great feeding location along their migration route. Think of it like the best fast food restaurant on a long stretch of highway.

02-11-2021, 04:32 PM	#7
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 303	The Sushi

02-23-2021, 07:24 PM	#9
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	They don’t they like to gamble on the ponies at the Del Mar racetrack and unfortunately La Jolla is in the way

02-27-2021, 05:47 PM	#12
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	For their close-ups of course!

03-01-2021, 11:11 AM	#13
no_yak Junior Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Jolla, CA Posts: 3	Habitat plays a huge factor, deep water close to shore, good kelp structure, lots of stuff to eat, etc. But, it's also that La Jolla is where everyone fishes. LJ is convenient, has a good launch and has great fishing close to shore. The fish are always moving up and down the coast, but they encounter the most fishermen in LJ. In case you want more info: Thesis on yellowtail in the Southern California Bight Southern California Yellowtail Tagging Program, unfortunately no longer running.