Oceanside Harbor 2-13-11 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

onetriphudson · 02-13-2011, 07:30 PM

As usual, I've got to learn things the hard way. No doubt there is something funky about Oceanside which is too bad because it's a quick trip for me coming from San Marcos. Until the water warms I'll be better off to fish the big bay. Sure seems like there should be fish there. Shows what I know!

Nic D · 02-13-2011, 07:54 PM

theres plenty of good fishing out of Oside and some times, paying $5 is better than driving in circles for an hour looking for a parking space in LJ.

Kaijuu · 02-14-2011, 05:49 AM

It cost nothing to park in O'Side unless you decide to use the launch ramp, which is unnecessary.

If you veer to the right as you enter the marina, you can park and launch without issue at the temp docks located near the harbor patrol office. You can also park and launch behind Jolly Roger restaurant.

As far as fish, I was there a few days ago and caught a few nice Calicos and Sandies. You just have to know where to look.

Head West, approx 275 degrees. In the direction you saw the other kayakers. About 1 mile out start looking for lobster buoys while they are still there. About 43 ft of water. This is the beginning of one of the artificial reefs. The buoys mark structure. There are more bouys for the next 3/4 mile or so NW of the first set. All are around structure. Plenty of fish to be had.

There are also more spots another 1/2 mile or so out in about 70'.

The buoys will only be there till the end of bug season.

taggermike · 02-14-2011, 07:33 AM

When I lived in Carlsbad I used to fish Oside regularly. Like others said, you can make the paddle to the artificial reefs. They're easy to find now with the lobster bouys on them. There's some decent bass and skulpin in that area and I have taken a few YT there in the summer. Another place to make a paddle to is the Buckaneer Beach pipe. Just head south a few miles from the harbor. There is a lot of structure there with bass and decent sheephead. Again there can be YT there in the summer. There are kelp bed farther north off camp Pendleton that can produce the usual kelp bed suspects but it's a long pull on a kayak. In the winter I would often stay in the harbor. I have never had good bass fishing there but I never worked to hard at it. I would usually get a little pass of bait from the reciever and target halibut. The best fishing I have found is on the Marine Corps side of the harbor. You need a special "federal reservation" permit to fish there. It's not too expensive but you have to drive way up in to pendleton to get. At least you used to. Mike

onetriphudson · 02-14-2011, 08:16 AM

Guys, thanks for the tips and great information. I'll have to try some of those spots sometime and maybe if any of you are headed there soon, shoot me an invitation!

Kahouna · 02-14-2011, 11:59 AM

If the weather holds, I'll give it a go sometime this week. I will be fishing blind until i get a new ff located though.

02-13-2011, 07:30 PM	#1
onetriphudson Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 143	shouldve known As usual, I've got to learn things the hard way. No doubt there is something funky about Oceanside which is too bad because it's a quick trip for me coming from San Marcos. Until the water warms I'll be better off to fish the big bay. Sure seems like there should be fish there. Shows what I know!

02-14-2011, 05:49 AM	#3
Kaijuu "Floater" Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: so cal Posts: 164	parking in O'side It cost nothing to park in O'Side unless you decide to use the launch ramp, which is unnecessary. If you veer to the right as you enter the marina, you can park and launch without issue at the temp docks located near the harbor patrol office. You can also park and launch behind Jolly Roger restaurant. As far as fish, I was there a few days ago and caught a few nice Calicos and Sandies. You just have to know where to look. Head West, approx 275 degrees. In the direction you saw the other kayakers. About 1 mile out start looking for lobster buoys while they are still there. About 43 ft of water. This is the beginning of one of the artificial reefs. The buoys mark structure. There are more bouys for the next 3/4 mile or so NW of the first set. All are around structure. Plenty of fish to be had. There are also more spots another 1/2 mile or so out in about 70'. The buoys will only be there till the end of bug season.

02-14-2011, 08:16 AM	#5
onetriphudson Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 143	Thanks Guys, thanks for the tips and great information. I'll have to try some of those spots sometime and maybe if any of you are headed there soon, shoot me an invitation!

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02-13-2011, 07:54 PM	#2
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	theres plenty of good fishing out of Oside and some times, paying $5 is better than driving in circles for an hour looking for a parking space in LJ.

02-14-2011, 07:33 AM	#4
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	When I lived in Carlsbad I used to fish Oside regularly. Like others said, you can make the paddle to the artificial reefs. They're easy to find now with the lobster bouys on them. There's some decent bass and skulpin in that area and I have taken a few YT there in the summer. Another place to make a paddle to is the Buckaneer Beach pipe. Just head south a few miles from the harbor. There is a lot of structure there with bass and decent sheephead. Again there can be YT there in the summer. There are kelp bed farther north off camp Pendleton that can produce the usual kelp bed suspects but it's a long pull on a kayak. In the winter I would often stay in the harbor. I have never had good bass fishing there but I never worked to hard at it. I would usually get a little pass of bait from the reciever and target halibut. The best fishing I have found is on the Marine Corps side of the harbor. You need a special "federal reservation" permit to fish there. It's not too expensive but you have to drive way up in to pendleton to get. At least you used to. Mike

02-14-2011, 11:59 AM	#6
Kahouna Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 108	If the weather holds, I'll give it a go sometime this week. I will be fishing blind until i get a new ff located though.