Fishing Outside Huntington Harbor Entrance - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

daperrin · 03-06-2018, 10:46 AM

Hey all, I want to fish outside the harbor entrance. What type of fishing is just beyond the break water? Thinking of dropping some squid or anchovies to the bottom. Can I expect to catch anything?

What other locations or techniques will work within a mile or so of the entrance?

Thanks!

jrip · 03-06-2018, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by daperrin

Hey all, I want to fish outside the harbor entrance. What type of fishing is just beyond the break water? Thinking of dropping some squid or anchovies to the bottom. Can I expect to catch anything?

What other locations or techniques will work within a mile or so of the entrance?

Thanks!

Paddlecraft can not go past PCH bridge. No access to open ocean. Otherwise there are spotties and ?? in the bay.

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daperrin · 03-06-2018, 12:17 PM

When did that start? I was out there about 4 months ago and no issues. I launched from the Baby beach/Coastguard station. Do you have to launch from CDM beach now (which I have never done but I see its like glass right now based on the beach cam).

stevie951 · 03-06-2018, 12:27 PM

Newport Harbor?

jrip · 03-06-2018, 12:28 PM

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When did that start? I was out there about 4 months ago and no issues. I launched from the Baby beach/Coastguard station. Do you have to launch from CDM beach now (which I have never done but I see its like glass right now based on the beach cam).

If you pass the Naval Weapon Station, your restricted. The sign states that at the gate for the boat launch (Sunset Aquatic Center).

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jrip · 03-06-2018, 12:30 PM

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Newport Harbor?

Huntington Harbor

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stevie951 · 03-06-2018, 12:33 PM

Team Daiwa pretty much wiped out the one or two small rock piles just outside the harbor

it drops off fast, and I mean less than 3/4 of a mile west/outside of the harbor you are hitting 300+ feet of water. North of that point/out front of wedge is restricted so check maps but if you are determined, imo your best bet is to grab half a scoop from the barge (if in season) or get out early to make some bait and head south either deep in search of rock piles holding some life or pound the shore where not off limits. The grunion are running right now..

Good luck..

stevie951 · 03-06-2018, 12:34 PM

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Huntington Harbor

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Yeah absolutely, but OP said CDM and CG/Baby Beach, I think he has Newport confused with Huntington.. Either way

oh yeah and OP don't forget the squid!

daperrin · 03-06-2018, 12:57 PM

ya sorry, meant Newport

03-06-2018, 10:46 AM	#1
daperrin www.TheKayakLaunch Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 237	Fishing Outside Huntington Harbor Entrance Hey all, I want to fish outside the harbor entrance. What type of fishing is just beyond the break water? Thinking of dropping some squid or anchovies to the bottom. Can I expect to catch anything? What other locations or techniques will work within a mile or so of the entrance? Thanks! __________________ David P YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekayaklaunch https://www.instagram.com/thekayaklaunch

03-06-2018, 12:17 PM	#3
daperrin www.TheKayakLaunch Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 237	When did that start? I was out there about 4 months ago and no issues. I launched from the Baby beach/Coastguard station. Do you have to launch from CDM beach now (which I have never done but I see its like glass right now based on the beach cam). __________________ David P YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekayaklaunch https://www.instagram.com/thekayaklaunch

03-06-2018, 12:27 PM	#4
stevie951 Lurker Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Riverside Posts: 431	Newport Harbor? __________________ "A Reel expert can Tackle anything " ~Malibu Stealth-14 ~Malibu X-13

03-06-2018, 12:33 PM	#7
stevie951 Lurker Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Riverside Posts: 431	Team Daiwa pretty much wiped out the one or two small rock piles just outside the harbor it drops off fast, and I mean less than 3/4 of a mile west/outside of the harbor you are hitting 300+ feet of water. North of that point/out front of wedge is restricted so check maps but if you are determined, imo your best bet is to grab half a scoop from the barge (if in season) or get out early to make some bait and head south either deep in search of rock piles holding some life or pound the shore where not off limits. The grunion are running right now.. Good luck.. __________________ "A Reel expert can Tackle anything " ~Malibu Stealth-14 ~Malibu X-13

03-06-2018, 12:57 PM	#9
daperrin www.TheKayakLaunch Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 237	ya sorry, meant Newport __________________ David P YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekayaklaunch https://www.instagram.com/thekayaklaunch