LJ Red Tide Update - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TCS · 05-06-2020, 09:30 PM

I live about six miles west of the shores and my whole neighborhood’s been stinking when the sea breeze is up. Smells like dead fish and rotten seaweed. Went to the launch today and saw the sign in the first pic. Smell was nasty.

Went up the hill to where the 1% live and got the second pic. There’s actually a little blue water along the beach, but outside of the pier there’s a huge strip of dark red water that goes south right through the kelp all the way past Bird Rock.

Went by the cove as well. There were a bunch of birds going apeshit just inside the reserve at the break between the green and red water. The fish in the kelp must be having a rough time. Low oxygen.

Hope this washes out soon.

cris · 05-06-2020, 09:49 PM

Thanks for the update, drove by Hedionda today and the stench is bad...

jbl_91762 · 05-07-2020, 10:07 AM

Thanks for update, was thinking of launching Sat. That stuff has to effect quality of fish, they gotta live in that, granting Im sure they are all pushed down to the bottom. Not worth dealing with possible health issues getting wet and dealing with that stink.

baileybikes · 05-07-2020, 10:26 AM

I think you meant where the 0.001% live...

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Originally Posted by TCS

Went up the hill to where the 1% live and got the second pic. .

echo42 · 05-07-2020, 08:06 PM

Wow, I didn't see that sign on Tuesday. When I landed I couldn't tell how deep it was because of the red tide and I jumped out way too early. I had to grab the back of my pro angler and let it drag me in because I was in a few feet over my head. Needless to say, I took a fair dousing of that crap. I didn't get sick..yet.

John M · 05-15-2020, 01:25 PM

"I live about six miles west of the shores"

Time to buy a compass?

daperrin · 05-18-2020, 10:53 AM

Hows the water looking now. Was thinking of heading up there on Thur as the wind looks good that day.

Any fishing updates from anyone?

Thanks!

baileybikes · 05-18-2020, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by John M

"I live about six miles west of the shores"

Time to buy a compass?

I don't know..if home is where the heart is then I am about 3 miles west of the shores...

Warmshort · 05-18-2020, 01:54 PM

Small craft advisory until Tuesday be safe.

John M · 05-20-2020, 10:38 PM

TCS
East or West that is a nice view from your house.

TCS · 05-22-2020, 05:24 PM

Yes, it’s east. I have a nice view of the blue angels at Miramar once a year.
I surfed yesterday and the water was still pretty dank. Haven’t tried fishing yet.

05-06-2020, 09:30 PM	#1
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	LJ Red Tide Update I live about six miles west of the shores and my whole neighborhood’s been stinking when the sea breeze is up. Smells like dead fish and rotten seaweed. Went to the launch today and saw the sign in the first pic. Smell was nasty. Went up the hill to where the 1% live and got the second pic. There’s actually a little blue water along the beach, but outside of the pier there’s a huge strip of dark red water that goes south right through the kelp all the way past Bird Rock. Went by the cove as well. There were a bunch of birds going apeshit just inside the reserve at the break between the green and red water. The fish in the kelp must be having a rough time. Low oxygen. Hope this washes out soon. Attached Images

05-18-2020, 10:53 AM	#7
daperrin www.TheKayakLaunch Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 237	Hows the water looking now. Was thinking of heading up there on Thur as the wind looks good that day. Any fishing updates from anyone? Thanks! __________________ David P YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekayaklaunch https://www.instagram.com/thekayaklaunch

05-18-2020, 01:54 PM	#9
Warmshort Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Lemon Grove Posts: 67	Big waves Small craft advisory until Tuesday be safe.

05-06-2020, 09:49 PM	#2
cris Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 254	Thanks for the update, drove by Hedionda today and the stench is bad...

05-07-2020, 10:07 AM	#3
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 347	Thanks for update, was thinking of launching Sat. That stuff has to effect quality of fish, they gotta live in that, granting Im sure they are all pushed down to the bottom. Not worth dealing with possible health issues getting wet and dealing with that stink.

05-07-2020, 08:06 PM	#5
echo42 Junior Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Bonita, CA Posts: 11	Wow, I didn't see that sign on Tuesday. When I landed I couldn't tell how deep it was because of the red tide and I jumped out way too early. I had to grab the back of my pro angler and let it drag me in because I was in a few feet over my head. Needless to say, I took a fair dousing of that crap. I didn't get sick..yet.

05-15-2020, 01:25 PM	#6
John M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Escondido Posts: 89	"I live about six miles west of the shores" Time to buy a compass?

05-20-2020, 10:38 PM	#10
John M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Escondido Posts: 89	TCS East or West that is a nice view from your house.

05-22-2020, 05:24 PM	#11
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Yes, it’s east. I have a nice view of the blue angels at Miramar once a year. I surfed yesterday and the water was still pretty dank. Haven’t tried fishing yet.