Long Beach breakwater - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Southman · 03-28-2013, 05:16 PM

I used to fish the breakwater with my grandpa as a kid back in the early 60's. Thinking of heading out to the breakwater wall this Saturday. Plan to launch from 72nd street along the jetty. Never done this before and was wondering how long a peddle to the last oil island, then how far to the actual breakwater itself.

Anyone have any suggestions/tips other than dodging the island ferrys and massive cargo ships? I'm hoping to have an onshore afternoon wind to help me get back in. Thanks in advance for any info. you can send my way.

Southman

theluckypig · 03-28-2013, 05:20 PM

if you google earth that location, you can measure the distance with the tools. i've launched there a couple times, its a healthy paddle to the baitbarge... but very doable. get there early and find free parking on the street.

FishNinjaY · 03-28-2013, 08:31 PM

where's this baitbarge?

Friend of mine, here on BWE also.. he brings a golf umbrella, which he pops open like a handheld sail.. and rides the onshore afternoone wind back home.

Post up a report, I'm interested in figuring these waters out also. Have you considered launching from Shoreline, over by Grisolm island and the marina?

Southman · 03-28-2013, 08:55 PM

I did launch from Cherry Beach before and fished Grissom Island and around some of the mini-jettys. Wasn't very productive. Looking at maps it does look as though it's a shorter paddle from 72nd Street launch.

jruiz · 03-28-2013, 10:02 PM

I pedaled along the jetty not too long and I remember the sand being piled up making it hard to get your kayak through at that particular launch location. Might be something to look out for

mralbacore · 03-28-2013, 10:13 PM

Last August 2012, I launched right near the lifeguard station at the Cherry Beach at 6:30 am and paddled all the way to the breakwater about 1/4 mile west of a bait barge. But no bites everywhere even at the Island White too. It took me 30 minutes to return back to the beach 'til 1:00 pm. The weather was very beautiful with very calm waters all day long... The round trip was 6-1/2 miles...

theluckypig · 03-28-2013, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FishNinjaY

where's this baitbarge?

if you launch from 72nd street, the jetty pretty much points to the location. it's where the breakwater begins.

tomahawk · 03-28-2013, 10:35 PM

It looks like a little less than 2 miles. The bait barge is right at the end of the breakwall. You can see it if zoom in on google maps. I have never tried this but want to, just not sure I am ready for that paddle. The idea of using the wind is intriguing.

h-james · 03-29-2013, 08:52 PM

The bait barge is right about 2.75 miles from the beach, if you launch at at 72nd St. This, to me is a very do-able paddle.
That area is hit or miss, but I've managed to pull in my PB 33" Halibut while trolling two pinhead anchovies on my way back to the beach at the end of the day.
I'll be heading out there tomorrow morning.
James

03-28-2013, 05:16 PM	#1
Southman Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Laguna Niguel Posts: 89	Long Beach breakwater I used to fish the breakwater with my grandpa as a kid back in the early 60's. Thinking of heading out to the breakwater wall this Saturday. Plan to launch from 72nd street along the jetty. Never done this before and was wondering how long a peddle to the last oil island, then how far to the actual breakwater itself. Anyone have any suggestions/tips other than dodging the island ferrys and massive cargo ships? I'm hoping to have an onshore afternoon wind to help me get back in. Thanks in advance for any info. you can send my way. Southman

03-29-2013, 08:52 PM	#9
h-james Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 51	The bait barge is right about 2.75 miles from the beach, if you launch at at 72nd St. This, to me is a very do-able paddle. That area is hit or miss, but I've managed to pull in my PB 33" Halibut while trolling two pinhead anchovies on my way back to the beach at the end of the day. I'll be heading out there tomorrow morning. James Last edited by h-james; 03-29-2013 at 08:56 PM. Reason: additional info needed, correct error

03-28-2013, 05:20 PM	#2
theluckypig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 694	if you google earth that location, you can measure the distance with the tools. i've launched there a couple times, its a healthy paddle to the baitbarge... but very doable. get there early and find free parking on the street.

03-28-2013, 08:31 PM	#3
FishNinjaY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 428	where's this baitbarge? Friend of mine, here on BWE also.. he brings a golf umbrella, which he pops open like a handheld sail.. and rides the onshore afternoone wind back home. Post up a report, I'm interested in figuring these waters out also. Have you considered launching from Shoreline, over by Grisolm island and the marina?

03-28-2013, 08:55 PM	#4
Southman Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Laguna Niguel Posts: 89	I did launch from Cherry Beach before and fished Grissom Island and around some of the mini-jettys. Wasn't very productive. Looking at maps it does look as though it's a shorter paddle from 72nd Street launch.

03-28-2013, 10:02 PM	#5
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	I pedaled along the jetty not too long and I remember the sand being piled up making it hard to get your kayak through at that particular launch location. Might be something to look out for

03-28-2013, 10:13 PM	#6
mralbacore Bamboo Pole Fisherman Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pacific Ocean Posts: 31	Last August 2012, I launched right near the lifeguard station at the Cherry Beach at 6:30 am and paddled all the way to the breakwater about 1/4 mile west of a bait barge. But no bites everywhere even at the Island White too. It took me 30 minutes to return back to the beach 'til 1:00 pm. The weather was very beautiful with very calm waters all day long... The round trip was 6-1/2 miles...

03-28-2013, 10:35 PM	#8
tomahawk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 109	It looks like a little less than 2 miles. The bait barge is right at the end of the breakwall. You can see it if zoom in on google maps. I have never tried this but want to, just not sure I am ready for that paddle. The idea of using the wind is intriguing.