Kelp condition in LJ?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

taggermike · 02-25-2016, 06:58 AM

I've only been out in LJ twice so far in '16. Kelp was down both times. Current plays a big part but El Nino conditions are hard on kelp. The warm water weakens the kelp then the large winter swell tear the weak end plants apart. I recall in past el ninos the small kelp beds in north county off Terra mar, tamarack beach, and the army n navy academy vanished. Mike

tootall · 02-25-2016, 08:46 AM

I saw the kelp slowly decay as the water temp went up, I was hoping it had returned. Thanks again.

02-25-2016, 06:58 AM	#1
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I've only been out in LJ twice so far in '16. Kelp was down both times. Current plays a big part but El Nino conditions are hard on kelp. The warm water weakens the kelp then the large winter swell tear the weak end plants apart. I recall in past el ninos the small kelp beds in north county off Terra mar, tamarack beach, and the army n navy academy vanished. Mike

02-25-2016, 08:46 AM	#2
tootall Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 61	I saw the kelp slowly decay as the water temp went up, I was hoping it had returned. Thanks again.