New Yaker Here! Any tips? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Yakman88 · 09-24-2015, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by octico

Whoa there, 3-5 miles is quite a ways out. I would recommend going out of the local bays and get a feel of the limitations of you and your kayak. Once you have feel good with your yak go out of Dana Point or Newport and head out to open water.

As mentioned earlier catching Tuna and Dodo off a yak is not the norm.

Okay maybe not quite that far out. But I would like to get a little ways out maybe a couple miles. I really wanna fish the kelp beds off La Jolla. I hear theres some good fishing there. How far out do you have to go to catch Tuna and dorado right now? Also I'm looking for a fish finder for my yak. Something not too expensive but will work well. Any suggestions?

Murray · 09-24-2015, 07:42 AM

Take your yak to where you are going to be fishing and practice launching, landing, and getting back on after jumping off. La Jolla shores is probably the easiest place to fish regarding size of surf, etc. Also is probably the best fishing location in socal. Fishing La Jolla is pretty close to shore as you can fish just outside the kelp bed or go out a bit further to get into some deeper water. Make sure to buddy up with someone who can assist in case you have an issue. Other than that, have fun.

Yakman88 · 09-24-2015, 08:49 AM

Thanks for the tips. I appreciate your response. Is it pretty easy to launch out there in La Jolla? My kayak is a tandem so thinking about possibly going with a buddy or something. How far out do you have to go off La Jolla to get to around 100 feet water depth?

Robert79 · 09-24-2015, 11:51 AM

Try hitting a harbor first if your by yourself. Look up seagate bridge in Huntington harbor. I'm still farely new as well and that's been great place to start. If you get into any trouble there's always people around and the anglers in the area have been very helpful. I'm still paddling light, plenty of water, one rod, and one 3600 Plano with baits. At least for me, paddling isn't as easy as the seasoned guys make it look. Good luck

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09-24-2015, 07:42 AM	#2
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	Take your yak to where you are going to be fishing and practice launching, landing, and getting back on after jumping off. La Jolla shores is probably the easiest place to fish regarding size of surf, etc. Also is probably the best fishing location in socal. Fishing La Jolla is pretty close to shore as you can fish just outside the kelp bed or go out a bit further to get into some deeper water. Make sure to buddy up with someone who can assist in case you have an issue. Other than that, have fun.

09-24-2015, 08:49 AM	#3
Yakman88 Junior Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Hemet Posts: 9	Thanks for the tips. I appreciate your response. Is it pretty easy to launch out there in La Jolla? My kayak is a tandem so thinking about possibly going with a buddy or something. How far out do you have to go off La Jolla to get to around 100 feet water depth?

09-24-2015, 11:51 AM	#4
Robert79 Junior Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 21	Try hitting a harbor first if your by yourself. Look up seagate bridge in Huntington harbor. I'm still farely new as well and that's been great place to start. If you get into any trouble there's always people around and the anglers in the area have been very helpful. I'm still paddling light, plenty of water, one rod, and one 3600 Plano with baits. At least for me, paddling isn't as easy as the seasoned guys make it look. Good luck