newport harbor fishing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

RedSledTeam · 01-01-2011, 05:09 PM

Has anyone fished NPH/CDM lately, any info or updates on where to go or what lures to bring would be greatly appreciated. THANKS

-RedSledTeam-

tattuna · 01-01-2011, 06:33 PM

I've been fishin the harbor a lot the past couple weeks. Yesterday was real good. Legal 'but, few short 'buts, and lots of spotties and sandies.

Grubs and 3-4" swimbaits have been working well. Light line and a rod with a soft tip helps.

Structure's always best, but when the tide's rippin you'll find fish out in the open. Good tides this month. Should be productive all month long.

T Bone · 01-01-2011, 06:54 PM

If you go,you can also Try a drop shot rig with gulp jerk shads in new penny or nuclear chicken.8# test is about right.

SGV Rookie · 01-01-2011, 07:25 PM

Lipped crankbaits work well in NPH for me. I have not been in a while but spotties tore it up.

Ohana · 01-01-2011, 08:34 PM

I was waiting for the mess that the rains the last couple of weeks dumped in the harbor to clear-out, so it sounds like it is a good time to get out there.

Warbait jigs, crankbaits, and spinner baits have always worked well for me in the harbor. Fishing the tidal changes and structure are key properties to a productive day.

Kevin

bgodber · 01-01-2011, 10:09 PM

I did pretty well last week all on drop shot rigs on the pilings

Gino · 01-02-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SGV Rookie

Lipped crankbaits work well in NPH for me. I have not been in a while but spotties tore it up.

ohana turned me onto the crank bait fishing... kill it in NPH on any species.

i fish 8lb test for the bass as well.

T Bone · 01-02-2011, 07:51 AM

I got dragged 200 yrds by a bat ray on 8# test before I lost him to a mooring can.I hooked a sea lion on 20# test and was pulled at breakneck speed until I thumbed the spool and broke him off

Be careful with the juvi-WSB.they can be thick at times.

RedSledTeam · 01-03-2011, 10:29 PM

Thanks all for the tips on fishing Newport bay. Here's the better half of the RedSledTeam...Roman was on fire! But the rain cooled him down after 4 hours in the wind and rain! But there were a few brief periods of calm, enough to catch a few Spotties!

j mo · 01-04-2011, 11:43 AM

Golden!

wiseguy · 01-04-2011, 12:48 PM

Where did you launch?

I've tried the area around 15th street, but the palce your in looks different.

RedSledTeam · 01-04-2011, 01:16 PM

The Newport Aquatic Center. It's a very easy launch and a little over a mile to the
PCH bridge.

Amish Ed · 01-04-2011, 08:21 PM

Great report. I wish my kids liked to fish.

roby · 01-04-2011, 08:34 PM

The kid looks like a pro...

RedSledTeam · 01-04-2011, 09:42 PM

And he eats like one too!

FYI- All "spotties" were caught on plastics and returned to their homes to fight again another day.....until the MLPA closures go into effect that is.

wiredantz · 01-06-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RedSledTeam

The Newport Aquatic Center. It's a very easy launch and a little over a mile to the
PCH bridge.

Can you park your car there and go kayaking on your own kayak, without the aquatic center towing your car away?

I usually just park in balboa island and go kayaking from there there since parking is free.

RedSledTeam · 01-06-2011, 11:31 PM

We went into the Center and asked the office about parking. We were given the the "ok" to park and use the beach, maybe because of the absence of people due to the rain? Our polite and positive attitude may have helped also.

kwest10 · 01-07-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RedSledTeam

We went into the Center and asked the office about parking. We were given the the "ok" to park and use the beach, maybe because of the absence of people due to the rain? Our polite and positive attitude may have helped also.

they are always that way. But they have "hours" for their gate. You can launch under the bridge. Apparently SW Kayaks "owns" or has the rights to the parking under the bridge. Depending on who is working the rental center, I've been told:
1. not to park OR launch from under the bridge
"this is designated SWK area"
2. Launch but not park
3. wished a fruitful and safe paddle.

StinkyMatt · 01-07-2011, 12:25 PM

Aquatic Center does not close their gates at night and I have been there past 11pm. No problem parking and launching there. PLEASE be respectful and clean so that it stays this way.

The guys under the bridge at the Kayak rental place (they lease their space) told me that they have no probs with launching your kayak there but that the owner of the property does not allow you to park there.

Ohana · 01-08-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Aquatic Center does not close their gates at night and I have been there past 11pm. No problem parking and launching there. PLEASE be respectful and clean so that it stays this way.

The guys under the bridge at the Kayak rental place (they lease their space) told me that they have no probs with launching your kayak there but that the owner of the property does not allow you to park there.

I have been launching from the Aquatic Center for the last 1.5 years and the people who run it are very courteous. Like StinkyMatt said, please respect the other people there and keep it clean. Weekends are busy with SUP, outrigger teams, and kayak rentals all using the same beach area, so be aware you may be waiting in a holding pattern as other users launch and land at the beach.

Kevin

01-01-2011, 05:09 PM	#1
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	newport harbor fishing Has anyone fished NPH/CDM lately, any info or updates on where to go or what lures to bring would be greatly appreciated. THANKS -RedSledTeam-

01-01-2011, 06:33 PM	#2
tattuna Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pasadena Posts: 329	I've been fishin the harbor a lot the past couple weeks. Yesterday was real good. Legal 'but, few short 'buts, and lots of spotties and sandies. Grubs and 3-4" swimbaits have been working well. Light line and a rod with a soft tip helps. Structure's always best, but when the tide's rippin you'll find fish out in the open. Good tides this month. Should be productive all month long. __________________ IG @tattuna

01-01-2011, 06:54 PM	#3
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	If you go,you can also Try a drop shot rig with gulp jerk shads in new penny or nuclear chicken.8# test is about right. __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

01-01-2011, 07:25 PM	#4
SGV Rookie Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 89	Don't forget a crankbait Lipped crankbaits work well in NPH for me. I have not been in a while but spotties tore it up.

01-02-2011, 07:51 AM	#8
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	I got dragged 200 yrds by a bat ray on 8# test before I lost him to a mooring can.I hooked a sea lion on 20# test and was pulled at breakneck speed until I thumbed the spool and broke him off Be careful with the juvi-WSB.they can be thick at times. __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

01-01-2011, 08:34 PM	#5
Ohana Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coto de Caza, CA Posts: 155	I was waiting for the mess that the rains the last couple of weeks dumped in the harbor to clear-out, so it sounds like it is a good time to get out there. Warbait jigs, crankbaits, and spinner baits have always worked well for me in the harbor. Fishing the tidal changes and structure are key properties to a productive day. Kevin

01-01-2011, 10:09 PM	#6
bgodber Junior Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 11	I did pretty well last week all on drop shot rigs on the pilings

01-03-2011, 10:29 PM	#9
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Newport Bay report: rain....Spotties! Thanks all for the tips on fishing Newport bay. Here's the better half of the RedSledTeam...Roman was on fire! But the rain cooled him down after 4 hours in the wind and rain! But there were a few brief periods of calm, enough to catch a few Spotties! Attached Images

01-04-2011, 11:43 AM	#10
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	Golden!

01-04-2011, 12:48 PM	#11
wiseguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach Posts: 427	Where did you launch? I've tried the area around 15th street, but the palce your in looks different.

01-04-2011, 01:16 PM	#12
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	The Newport Aquatic Center. It's a very easy launch and a little over a mile to the PCH bridge.

01-04-2011, 08:21 PM	#13
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Great report. I wish my kids liked to fish. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

01-04-2011, 08:34 PM	#14
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	The kid looks like a pro...

01-04-2011, 09:42 PM	#15
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Kid - Pro And he eats like one too! FYI- All "spotties" were caught on plastics and returned to their homes to fight again another day.....until the MLPA closures go into effect that is. Last edited by RedSledTeam; 01-05-2011 at 07:52 AM. Reason: Clarification

01-06-2011, 11:31 PM	#17
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	ok to park We went into the Center and asked the office about parking. We were given the the "ok" to park and use the beach, maybe because of the absence of people due to the rain? Our polite and positive attitude may have helped also.

01-07-2011, 12:25 PM	#19
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Aquatic Center does not close their gates at night and I have been there past 11pm. No problem parking and launching there. PLEASE be respectful and clean so that it stays this way. The guys under the bridge at the Kayak rental place (they lease their space) told me that they have no probs with launching your kayak there but that the owner of the property does not allow you to park there.