Fishing the Dana Point "Point"

[ProfessorLongArms]

When I was researching to go out of that spot, I came across this post with a great deal of linked information.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...nt+coordinates

I’ve only been out there once, and it was late morning into the afternoon when the wind had picked up, but it was definitely a haul to get back from the buoy.

[alanw]

Launch at Baby Beach (free), the Embarcadero ($10 all day), or Doheny ($1 per hour, $15 all day). I prefer the Embarcadero launch ramps, it's close to the harbor entrance and bait barge, and is an easy launch. Some rules apply if you want to launch from Doheny.

https://www.ocregister.com/2010/06/0...d-up-paddlers/

THE RULES

Doheny State Beach: Paddle-assisted vessels are permitted to launch from the area known as “Thor’s Hammer,” which is next to the lifeguard headquarters, extending southeast to the park boundary at Capistrano County Beach. Launching is prohibited everywhere else along the beach, and paddlers must be 1,000 feet into the water from the high-water mark if north of Thor’s Hammer.

[Iceman]

paddlers must be 1,000 feet into the water from the high-water mark if north of Thor’s Hammer.

huh...........

[jdvarnold]

I think my plan is to pony up the $10 and launch at the boat dock early morning. Planning on trolling a rapala out to the point and then using live bait and hookups around that area.

[YakHanded]

Generally speaking the wind will come out of the NW 9 days out of 10 so if you can make it to the 'point' or near the red can, then you will get blown back to the harbor no problem so don't let a little afternoon wind deter you from going out.

[MaskedFisherDude]

Great info here. I’m also going to start fishing Dana a lot.

[PapaDave]

I usually launch from the ramp, $10 is fair. It is close to the harbor entrance and usually not too busy.

I'm hoping to get out this Monday and possibly Tuesday if you want to meet. I usually head south but have been north as well.