Last minute trip help - La Jolla - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Denis_Ruso · 09-21-2017, 12:36 PM

Questions up top are a good start. We may be able to point you in the direction of guide you weren't able to find online. ( Theres also http://www.captainwade.com/ he's really busy but it might be an option)

As far as a self guided trip, I do not think anyone rents fishing kayaks in the area that I know of. But right in La Jolla they do rent regular kayaks without hatches or rod holders. So I would bring a dry bag.

License can be purchased online but has to be printed. You can probably screenshot it too and show it on your phone if you get stopped.

Tackle would consist of a solid 30 lb setup, a 30 sized reel with 30-40 lb rod and a 20 lb setup for bass and smaller stuff.

Launch right at la jolla shores boat launch - research the protected area.(MLPA) You have to paddle about half a mile to get out of it.

Hunters Pa · 09-21-2017, 02:27 PM

Sounds like a job for the Darkhorse.

If anyone has used him in the past and has his contact info, chime in.

tacmik · 09-21-2017, 06:09 PM

Don't want to put a damper on your plans. But if you cannot find a guide for La Jolla, It will cost you a bunch of money to outfit yourself, a long paddle thru the surf and swells to get to the fishing area and without a guide or fishfinder, you will have a very tough time catching any fish. You first have to make bait by using a sibiki rig (to catch your bait) that could take anywhere frome 15 minutes to 3 hours. Then paddle out further to get to the fishing grounds. Perhaps if you cannot find a guide, you might consider just renting a couple of kayaks and paddle around the cove or rent in mission bay and paddle around out there. Don't know how much experience you have in a yak, but the open ocean probably isn't the best place to go fishing your first time. Good luck and do have fun when you visit.

TCS · 09-21-2017, 08:18 PM

Why don't you jump on the New Seaforth. It's less crowded weekdays. They'll hand you a rod, provide bait, drive you to LJ, fillet your fish, and feed you a cheeseburger and a beer.

fishnfoool · 09-21-2017, 10:06 PM

When are you coming?

09-21-2017, 12:36 PM	#1
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	Questions up top are a good start. We may be able to point you in the direction of guide you weren't able to find online. ( Theres also http://www.captainwade.com/ he's really busy but it might be an option) As far as a self guided trip, I do not think anyone rents fishing kayaks in the area that I know of. But right in La Jolla they do rent regular kayaks without hatches or rod holders. So I would bring a dry bag. License can be purchased online but has to be printed. You can probably screenshot it too and show it on your phone if you get stopped. Tackle would consist of a solid 30 lb setup, a 30 sized reel with 30-40 lb rod and a 20 lb setup for bass and smaller stuff. Launch right at la jolla shores boat launch - research the protected area.(MLPA) You have to paddle about half a mile to get out of it. __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship. Last edited by Denis_Ruso; 09-21-2017 at 12:41 PM.

09-21-2017, 06:09 PM	#3
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Don't want to put a damper on your plans. But if you cannot find a guide for La Jolla, It will cost you a bunch of money to outfit yourself, a long paddle thru the surf and swells to get to the fishing area and without a guide or fishfinder, you will have a very tough time catching any fish. You first have to make bait by using a sibiki rig (to catch your bait) that could take anywhere frome 15 minutes to 3 hours. Then paddle out further to get to the fishing grounds. Perhaps if you cannot find a guide, you might consider just renting a couple of kayaks and paddle around the cove or rent in mission bay and paddle around out there. Don't know how much experience you have in a yak, but the open ocean probably isn't the best place to go fishing your first time. Good luck and do have fun when you visit. __________________

09-21-2017, 08:18 PM	#4
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Party Boat Why don't you jump on the New Seaforth. It's less crowded weekdays. They'll hand you a rod, provide bait, drive you to LJ, fillet your fish, and feed you a cheeseburger and a beer.

09-21-2017, 02:27 PM	#2
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	Sounds like a job for the Darkhorse. If anyone has used him in the past and has his contact info, chime in.

09-21-2017, 10:06 PM	#5
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 304	When are you coming?