Can I launch from the beach? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Harry Hill · 04-09-2016, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Silbaugh4liberty

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Doesn't make ANY sense to launch from the Rocks right there, unless you want to punch a hole in your kayak. Just stick to Kid's Beach or the CGS. You're only saving about 2 minutes in paddling, but will probably take an extra 20 minutes to get your kayak down into the water, if you can do so without slipping and cracking your noggin on the rocks. It just doesn't make any sense.

We launch from the coast guard station, it's not that far to the mouth of the bay from there.

JohnnyC · 04-09-2016, 09:11 AM

Kids beach is not ideal because it has that wall the runs across the entire beach, with steps to go down in order to launch. If you returned to that spot during incoming tide, you'll be in for a big surprise.

I think you can also launch from the small pier that's there. But it seems crowded at times.

There's a nice launch / return spot just to the north of kids beach. No wash station or restrooms but my favorite launch site.

Yellfever11 · 04-10-2016, 09:21 PM

Do u have a map of this area north of kids beach? The wall at kids beach can be a challenge especially trying to launch a PA14.

Silbaugh4liberty · 04-09-2016, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Hill

We launch from the coast guard station, it's not that far to the mouth of the bay from there.

I prefer CGS too! I do kids beach sometimes, but if I'm solo it's kind of a pain to bring my yak down and up that wall. Plus the CGS has CLEAN restrooms, and hoses to wash down our stuff. The only problem is can't park before 6am, and limited spaces.

Matter of a fact, I'm probably going to go there tomorrow morning for a simple morning fish if anyone is down. Maybe head out for some reds, and finish up in the harbor for some flatties. Anyone down? Bait barge is back!!

Harry Hill · 04-09-2016, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Silbaugh4liberty

I prefer CGS too! I do kids beach sometimes, but if I'm solo it's kind of a pain to bring my yak down and up that wall. Plus the CGS has CLEAN restrooms, and hoses to wash down our stuff. The only problem is can't park before 6am, and limited spaces.

Matter of a fact, I'm probably going to go there tomorrow morning for a simple morning fish if anyone is down. Maybe head out for some reds, and finish up in the harbor for some flatties. Anyone down? Bait barge is back!!

Wish I could join you, I need someone who will take me under their wing and teach me some flattie basics

04-09-2016, 09:11 AM	#2
JohnnyC Junior Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 19	Kids beach is not ideal because it has that wall the runs across the entire beach, with steps to go down in order to launch. If you returned to that spot during incoming tide, you'll be in for a big surprise. I think you can also launch from the small pier that's there. But it seems crowded at times. There's a nice launch / return spot just to the north of kids beach. No wash station or restrooms but my favorite launch site.

04-10-2016, 09:21 PM	#3
Yellfever11 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 135	Do u have a map of this area north of kids beach? The wall at kids beach can be a challenge especially trying to launch a PA14.