Dana Pt to Santa Monica - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

LAOC · 09-25-2019, 10:11 AM

is It safe to call this stretch the forgotten coast? Well, not Dana pt, maybe not Newport...but all else. Where are the kayak anglers?

Iceman · 09-25-2019, 10:41 AM

Seems to have gotten much quieter on all fronts in the SoCal kayak fishing community.......sign of times! Post up your reports and you will connect with like minded kayak fishers on and off the web.

tak100 · 09-26-2019, 08:28 AM

Cabrillo Beach off of San Pedro has a very nice kelp bed. Good for calico's.

I have been spending my time and money chasing tuna during the season.

Back to my kayak after the season is over.

PM if you want to meet up some time. Always happy for some company.

Tight lines.

LAOC · 09-26-2019, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Seems to have gotten much quieter on all fronts in the SoCal kayak fishing community.......sign of times! Post up your reports and you will connect with like minded kayak fishers on and off the web.

Some good advice here at the end. As soon as I lock down a sea worthy kayak, I’ll do just that.

LAOC · 09-26-2019, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tak100

Cabrillo Beach off of San Pedro has a very nice kelp bed. Good for calico's.

I have been spending my time and money chasing tuna during the season.

Back to my kayak after the season is over.

PM if you want to meet up some time. Always happy for some company.

Tight lines.

Thanks for the info.

Totally understand with you chasing Tuna. That’s hard to pass up.

I’ll have to get with you once you jump back on your kayak. I’ll shoot you a pm after the tuna season wraps. I’ll have a second kayak by then. I’m the same in regards to company. Thanks for the invite!

buckygoesfishing · 09-26-2019, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tak100

Cabrillo Beach off of San Pedro has a very nice kelp bed. Good for calico's.

I have been spending my time and money chasing tuna during the season.

Back to my kayak after the season is over.

PM if you want to meet up some time. Always happy for some company.

Tight lines.

Hey Tak,

I’ve been to Cabrillo but i’ve never gone past the break wall. I’ve always heard about the kelp bed and was wondering how far is it from launch? I would be down to meet up if you don’t mind the company!

Steven

Amish Ed · 09-27-2019, 07:55 PM

To fish the kelp beds you need to launch on the beach side. I've done it a handful of times, it's a pretty easy launch.

tak100 · 10-06-2019, 01:34 AM

Yep, it is pretty much a must that you launch through the surf if you want to fish those kelp beds. It is about 1.5 miles to the opening and then another 1.5-2 miles back to get to the kelp from the harbor side. The distance isn't too bad but if there is any kind of breeze to fight it makes for a tough paddle.

From the surf side it is less than 1 mile to get past the point to the big kelp beds. There is plenty of kelp below the surface around the point too. Depends on the day which has a better bite.

I have seen posts that the harbor has a ton of fish too but the water is much cleaner outside.

The surf is usually small but I always check the forecast before I go.

Hope to see you out there. PM if you are planning a trip.

SoCalEDC · 10-10-2019, 11:41 AM

If you want to get together shoot me a PM and we can get it going. I try and get out once or twice a month. from LA down to SD depening on the weather and other variables.

LAOC · 10-14-2019, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalEDC

If you want to get together shoot me a PM and we can get it going. I try and get out once or twice a month. from LA down to SD depening on the weather and other variables.

Just checking in on this post after a bit, I’ll be in touch.

09-25-2019, 10:11 AM	#1
LAOC Junior Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 11	Dana Pt to Santa Monica is It safe to call this stretch the forgotten coast? Well, not Dana pt, maybe not Newport...but all else. Where are the kayak anglers?

09-25-2019, 10:41 AM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Seems to have gotten much quieter on all fronts in the SoCal kayak fishing community.......sign of times! Post up your reports and you will connect with like minded kayak fishers on and off the web. __________________

09-27-2019, 07:55 PM	#7
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	To fish the kelp beds you need to launch on the beach side. I've done it a handful of times, it's a pretty easy launch. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

10-10-2019, 11:41 AM	#9
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 609	Echoing some others If you want to get together shoot me a PM and we can get it going. I try and get out once or twice a month. from LA down to SD depening on the weather and other variables.

09-26-2019, 08:28 AM	#3
tak100 Recruit Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 153	Cabrillo Beach off of San Pedro has a very nice kelp bed. Good for calico's. I have been spending my time and money chasing tuna during the season. Back to my kayak after the season is over. PM if you want to meet up some time. Always happy for some company. Tight lines.

10-06-2019, 01:34 AM	#8
tak100 Recruit Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 153	Yep, it is pretty much a must that you launch through the surf if you want to fish those kelp beds. It is about 1.5 miles to the opening and then another 1.5-2 miles back to get to the kelp from the harbor side. The distance isn't too bad but if there is any kind of breeze to fight it makes for a tough paddle. From the surf side it is less than 1 mile to get past the point to the big kelp beds. There is plenty of kelp below the surface around the point too. Depends on the day which has a better bite. I have seen posts that the harbor has a ton of fish too but the water is much cleaner outside. The surf is usually small but I always check the forecast before I go. Hope to see you out there. PM if you are planning a trip.