Salt Creek Beach - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mr. Adventure · 11-29-2011, 02:01 PM

I think you have to carry down stairs, I've used crescent bay one cove over because it has a paved hill leading down to the beach that I can roll it down

Amish Ed · 11-29-2011, 02:12 PM

Try Divers cove. There's a walkway to the beach. Steep drop, but not too long and no stairs. If you turn off PCH onto Cliff Dr (at the Laguna Beach Art Museum) and head north. It's the last cove on the left before the road cuts inland. There's some free parking there too. I'm probably going to launch there next monday.

Devildawgjj get an iPod. Makes all the difference on the long paddles. I know what you mean though, that's a long ass paddle when you're lazy like me.

Mr. Adventure · 11-29-2011, 03:22 PM

Sweet I'll give divers cove a go tomorrow. I have trail running in the morning so I'll probably launch around 2 or so. I'll bring two hoop nets with me just incase.

GregAndrew · 11-29-2011, 03:27 PM

Launch from the boat ramp at Dana to cut down at least 1/2 mile paddle on the round trip. Costs $10 but you also get free wash down there, just bring your own hose and the correct change for the toll.

coxtanker421 · 11-29-2011, 03:47 PM

Amish Ed · 11-29-2011, 04:06 PM

Good thing I'm not a marine. Our country would be screwed.

Devildawgjj · 11-29-2011, 05:09 PM

I'm going to ask the War Dept. (wife) if it's a go for me on Thursday morning

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I'll just recon the area and see what's practical for me to launch from.

For those that don't know....Marine is always capitalized.

WahooUSMA · 12-01-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Devildawgjj

I'm going to ask the War Dept. (wife) if it's a go for me on Thursday morning

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I'll just recon the area and see what's practical for me to launch from.

For those that don't know....Marine is always capitalized.

LMAO....Got to be photo shopped!

Montesdad · 12-01-2011, 01:21 PM

I've launched a couple of times from the Salt Creek area to get to the kelp beds. One needs to roll down towards the west end of the beach and launch / land there. It is one miserable trip back up that steep hill to the parking lot and you probably should take a few breaks or have a friend help you up.

I was stopped last time by a newer female ranger who indicated I should not be launching and landing there. Told her I've launched and landed at San Clemente pier, Doheny, Crystal Cove etc. and could not find anything preventing a launch and landing there. Mentioned that I went way out of the way of any potential watergoers. She pulled out her book of regs and could not located anything specific preventing a kayak (as it's not a boat) from launching and since it's not an SUP, (as I mentioned to her) is classed like a surfboard.

Anyway, got down and launched early before the lifeguards even set up and you gotta land somewhere. After a couple of times doing that, now I take the long way around from the marina.

lowprofile · 11-30-2011, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by coxtanker421

just tired ones.

taggermike · 11-30-2011, 10:04 AM

Great photo devildog. Talk about an "army of one". I used to launch out of fisherman's cove to give kayak tours. We went down the bluff on the north side of the cove but there is a faily easy stair case on the south side. I never caught oo much in OC, but then I didn't give it my best efforts either. Mostly bass and few short halibut. I did have a fun shallow water sculpin bite just south of fisherman's cove. If you find them be EXTREAMLY careful. Sculpin in your lap = no bueno. They all get a "hair cut" befor the come aboard. Mike

Mr. Adventure · 11-30-2011, 10:24 AM

First time I went kayaking my buddy and I were floating on the kelp by Seal Rock and two BIG WSB swim right by the kayak just a foot or two under the surface. That was when I knew I needed to start fishing hah hah.

I'm going to try to check out Dead mans reef today, 200 yrd straight out from seal rock. or I'll try. I really need to get a gps to home in on stuff like this but I'll have some fun regardless

11-29-2011, 02:12 PM	#2
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Try Divers cove. There's a walkway to the beach. Steep drop, but not too long and no stairs. If you turn off PCH onto Cliff Dr (at the Laguna Beach Art Museum) and head north. It's the last cove on the left before the road cuts inland. There's some free parking there too. I'm probably going to launch there next monday. Devildawgjj get an iPod. Makes all the difference on the long paddles. I know what you mean though, that's a long ass paddle when you're lazy like me. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

11-29-2011, 03:47 PM	#5
coxtanker421 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 270	No such thing as a lazy Marine

11-29-2011, 04:06 PM	#6
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Good thing I'm not a marine. Our country would be screwed. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

12-01-2011, 01:21 PM	#9
Montesdad Grey Haired Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 53	I've launched a couple of times from the Salt Creek area to get to the kelp beds. One needs to roll down towards the west end of the beach and launch / land there. It is one miserable trip back up that steep hill to the parking lot and you probably should take a few breaks or have a friend help you up. I was stopped last time by a newer female ranger who indicated I should not be launching and landing there. Told her I've launched and landed at San Clemente pier, Doheny, Crystal Cove etc. and could not find anything preventing a launch and landing there. Mentioned that I went way out of the way of any potential watergoers. She pulled out her book of regs and could not located anything specific preventing a kayak (as it's not a boat) from launching and since it's not an SUP, (as I mentioned to her) is classed like a surfboard. Anyway, got down and launched early before the lifeguards even set up and you gotta land somewhere. After a couple of times doing that, now I take the long way around from the marina. __________________ - - - "I'm fishing as hard as I can" - - -

11-29-2011, 02:01 PM	#1
Mr. Adventure Damn Hippy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 311	I think you have to carry down stairs, I've used crescent bay one cove over because it has a paved hill leading down to the beach that I can roll it down

11-29-2011, 03:22 PM	#3
Mr. Adventure Damn Hippy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 311	Sweet I'll give divers cove a go tomorrow. I have trail running in the morning so I'll probably launch around 2 or so. I'll bring two hoop nets with me just incase.

11-29-2011, 03:27 PM	#4
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Launch from the boat ramp at Dana to cut down at least 1/2 mile paddle on the round trip. Costs $10 but you also get free wash down there, just bring your own hose and the correct change for the toll.

11-29-2011, 05:09 PM	#7
Devildawgjj Kayak BOOT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ventura County Posts: 251	I'm going to ask the War Dept. (wife) if it's a go for me on Thursday morning . I'll just recon the area and see what's practical for me to launch from. For those that don't know....Marine is always capitalized.

11-30-2011, 10:04 AM	#11
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Great photo devildog. Talk about an "army of one". I used to launch out of fisherman's cove to give kayak tours. We went down the bluff on the north side of the cove but there is a faily easy stair case on the south side. I never caught oo much in OC, but then I didn't give it my best efforts either. Mostly bass and few short halibut. I did have a fun shallow water sculpin bite just south of fisherman's cove. If you find them be EXTREAMLY careful. Sculpin in your lap = no bueno. They all get a "hair cut" befor the come aboard. Mike

11-30-2011, 10:24 AM	#12
Mr. Adventure Damn Hippy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 311	First time I went kayaking my buddy and I were floating on the kelp by Seal Rock and two BIG WSB swim right by the kayak just a foot or two under the surface. That was when I knew I needed to start fishing hah hah. I'm going to try to check out Dead mans reef today, 200 yrd straight out from seal rock. or I'll try. I really need to get a gps to home in on stuff like this but I'll have some fun regardless