PV by way of Redondo? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Amish Ed · 12-12-2018, 05:20 PM

You could surf launch at Cabrillo and paddle north. No clue how far it is, but at least you have the wind at your back coming back. As I'm sure you know, that area is notorious for it's wind.

Saba Slayer · 12-12-2018, 06:43 PM

Short answer...Nope...!

Long answer...I've lived on the Peninsula for about 20 years now and have only beach launched about a half a dozen times. My OK Trident 11 was probably the best trail kayak for this area and the surf launches.
Any access to the shore from Redondo Beach/King Harbor to Cabrillo is a long haul on a dirt road or trail to get to the water...the road from the parking lot near the beach swim club and Haggertys down to the beach is probably the shortest route....but the bad part is the uphill climb at the end of the day.

Amish Ed...From Cabrillo to Flat Rock by kayak is a very long multi mile trip and I don't know anyone that has done it...one of Jason's old, one way "Paddle and Fish" trips launched near Abalone Cove down a long trail with two guys on each boat to get em down, and it started with a very challenging surf launch and when they pulled out at RAT Beach they had a bunch of yard sales down on the beach...I think everyone took home a lot of sand from that landing...

Beach launching anywhere from King Harbor to RAT beach is a long haul across the sand and another hill to climb back up to the parking lots.
Both these areas are popular surfing spots for a good reason...needless to say I don't see a lot of surf launches by fishing kayaks on that street of beach.

To get to "Flat Rock" and "The Cove" you must travel down a long rutted dirt road...this popular surfing area can be a good launch on flat days and impossible on others. Suffice it to say it's not kayak friendly...and it's about a 1/2mi long road.
There are a few other "trails" on the peninsula but these are the closest to the Cove at Flat Rock.
Good Luck...bring a very light kayak with minimal equipment and a great set of wheels... or enjoy the 4 mile peddle to the peninsula from King Harbor.
Access to PV and the deeper parts of the Redondo Canyon is one of the reasons I own an 18' CC Skiff...

Tomol · 12-13-2018, 07:20 AM

What Saba_Slayer said.

I seem to remember it's 14 miles from Cabrillo ramp to the Dominator. From King Harbor to Dominator is about 4.5 miles.

I did a beach launch out of RAT Beach for the first time last Spring looking for wsb. It was a lot of work hauling the yak back up the hill, but I intend to do it again next year. You have to pick a small surf day. I didn't, and it made for an interesting landing.

Iceman · 12-13-2018, 08:06 AM

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but the bad part is the uphill climb at the end of the day.

.........I almost puked at the top

ProfessorLongArms · 12-13-2018, 08:28 AM

You guys are awesome and then some. I’d say you just saved me a shitty day or few

I’ll stick to shore dives down there.

diedroid · 12-13-2018, 10:54 AM

I have seen a few people taking inflatable kayaks down the Honeymoon Cove to fish the kelp bed.

I once saw someone climbing up the trail at Christmas Tree Cove with ~8ft kayak over his head. His buddies carried his fishing rods.

With a small kayak or inflatable, it's doable.

hiramehunter · 12-13-2018, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

.........I almost puked at the top

same here! And i was pulling up a mini-x

jorluivil · 12-14-2018, 04:20 AM

We've done the trip from Redondo to flat rock, its a long haul but it is doable. I don't recall the exact distance but I believe it was about 4 miles so it was more than an hour just to get where we wanted to be.

GTboosted · 12-19-2018, 08:54 AM

I've gone to PV from king harbor in my Pro Angler almost every time I am out there.

I'm out of shape but at an easy pace it takes about an hour.

12-12-2018, 05:20 PM	#1
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	You could surf launch at Cabrillo and paddle north. No clue how far it is, but at least you have the wind at your back coming back. As I'm sure you know, that area is notorious for it's wind. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

12-12-2018, 06:43 PM	#2
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,880	Nope... Short answer...Nope...! Long answer...I've lived on the Peninsula for about 20 years now and have only beach launched about a half a dozen times. My OK Trident 11 was probably the best trail kayak for this area and the surf launches. Any access to the shore from Redondo Beach/King Harbor to Cabrillo is a long haul on a dirt road or trail to get to the water...the road from the parking lot near the beach swim club and Haggertys down to the beach is probably the shortest route....but the bad part is the uphill climb at the end of the day. Amish Ed...From Cabrillo to Flat Rock by kayak is a very long multi mile trip and I don't know anyone that has done it...one of Jason's old, one way "Paddle and Fish" trips launched near Abalone Cove down a long trail with two guys on each boat to get em down, and it started with a very challenging surf launch and when they pulled out at RAT Beach they had a bunch of yard sales down on the beach...I think everyone took home a lot of sand from that landing... Beach launching anywhere from King Harbor to RAT beach is a long haul across the sand and another hill to climb back up to the parking lots. Both these areas are popular surfing spots for a good reason...needless to say I don't see a lot of surf launches by fishing kayaks on that street of beach. To get to "Flat Rock" and "The Cove" you must travel down a long rutted dirt road...this popular surfing area can be a good launch on flat days and impossible on others. Suffice it to say it's not kayak friendly...and it's about a 1/2mi long road. There are a few other "trails" on the peninsula but these are the closest to the Cove at Flat Rock. Good Luck...bring a very light kayak with minimal equipment and a great set of wheels... or enjoy the 4 mile peddle to the peninsula from King Harbor. Access to PV and the deeper parts of the Redondo Canyon is one of the reasons I own an 18' CC Skiff... __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer Last edited by Saba Slayer; 12-12-2018 at 06:59 PM.

12-13-2018, 10:54 AM	#6
diedroid Junior Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: OC Posts: 26	I have seen a few people taking inflatable kayaks down the Honeymoon Cove to fish the kelp bed. I once saw someone climbing up the trail at Christmas Tree Cove with ~8ft kayak over his head. His buddies carried his fishing rods. With a small kayak or inflatable, it's doable. __________________ 2018 Native Warercraft Manta Ray Propel Last edited by diedroid; 12-13-2018 at 11:12 AM.

12-14-2018, 04:20 AM	#8
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	We've done the trip from Redondo to flat rock, its a long haul but it is doable. I don't recall the exact distance but I believe it was about 4 miles so it was more than an hour just to get where we wanted to be. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

12-19-2018, 08:54 AM	#9
GTboosted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley Posts: 425	I've gone to PV from king harbor in my Pro Angler almost every time I am out there. I'm out of shape but at an easy pace it takes about an hour. __________________ -Beto

12-13-2018, 07:20 AM	#3
Tomol Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 34	What Saba_Slayer said. I seem to remember it's 14 miles from Cabrillo ramp to the Dominator. From King Harbor to Dominator is about 4.5 miles. I did a beach launch out of RAT Beach for the first time last Spring looking for wsb. It was a lot of work hauling the yak back up the hill, but I intend to do it again next year. You have to pick a small surf day. I didn't, and it made for an interesting landing.

12-13-2018, 08:28 AM	#5
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	You guys are awesome and then some. I’d say you just saved me a shitty day or few I’ll stick to shore dives down there.