La Jolla/South Tourmaline for Halibut ?????

[GregAndrew]

You can launch at the park at the South end of Mission Beach on the bay side. Check the tides to find outgoing when you launch and incoming when you land or slack either way. Don't use the middle of the channel and expect wakes though.

[Caseym]

Thanks Greg. If youre ever heading that way and want co. Give me a shout, id like to learn from the master.
Casey

[Batmann]

I have often wondered why folks don't load up on bait at the barge in Mission Bay and head out through the channel more often.

I took a few minutes and plotted the reef points as listed by DFG on a map. The distance from launch to the end of the channel is just under 3 miles. The distance from the end of the channel to the two furthest points are 1.13 miles to the El Rey and 1.2 miles to the NOSC tower.

Has anyone fished these locations by kayak?

I am also curious about any good locations south of the channel entrance. I have heard that there is some good fishing in the vicinity of the Ocean Beach pier as well as at the start of the kelp line south of the pier.

I know LJ gets a lot of attention but I am curious why this area is not mentioned more.

[bmercury]

Why is the launch point on your map san juan cove? just launch from mariner's basin or dana landing instead.

that mission bay channel can be crazy. I have never flipped or anything but a surf launch and landing with less than ideal conditions is less nerve wracking for me. With that being said I would still try it again someday.

[Necron 99]

When I first started kayaking I launched from pescadero beach in OB. Just a small plot of sand at the bottom of some stairs, lots of rocks, and in the afternoon after fishing all day, big waves and lots of surfers. Since I learned a little more about kayaking, I haven't been back there.

[monstahfish]

Seems to me if you're going to launch in the bay the south end of mariners makes the most sense. There's a bit of a walk with your cart but then it's easy.

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by Batmann

I have often wondered why folks don't load up on bait at the barge in Mission Bay and head out through the channel more often.

I took a few minutes and plotted the reef points as listed by DFG on a map. The distance from launch to the end of the channel is just under 3 miles. The distance from the end of the channel to the two furthest points are 1.13 miles to the El Rey and 1.2 miles to the NOSC tower.

Has anyone fished these locations by kayak?

I am also curious about any good locations south of the channel entrance. I have heard that there is some good fishing in the vicinity of the Ocean Beach pier as well as at the start of the kelp line south of the pier.

I know LJ gets a lot of attention but I am curious why this area is not mentioned more.

Read my first post on the thread. I fish this often area often if the surfs up at LJ. Awesome fishing South of the channel. Usually I end up fishing pretty far south of OB pier. Have caught Yellowtail in that area on numerous occasions. Took a friend kayak fishing for his first time and hooked him into his first Yellowtail (boat or kayak) and it was landed. Close to 25lbs. Have drifted very close to Point Loma after launching from dana landing. If you ever fish this area Just be sure to look up once in a while to get your bearing. The south current on a strong day will push you from the channel down towards PL in no time.