NPH? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

stevie951 · 05-29-2019, 06:59 AM

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...st+guard+beach

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Kevin · 05-29-2019, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by stevie951

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...st+guard+beach

utilize the, "search" option it is your friend

I am aware of that. But My question had more to do with parking. Is parking a problem later in the morning?

Heisenberg · 05-29-2019, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

I am aware of that. But My question had more to do with parking. Is parking a problem later in the morning?

On a nice weekend, yes, it will be. You would be better off getting their earlier if you can.

daperrin · 05-29-2019, 01:53 PM

YOu should be okay at the Coast Guard station 8am or earlier and all spaces are usable for the beach access on weekends.

jbl_91762 · 05-29-2019, 03:00 PM

yeah hit and miss with CC station that late. Try your luck anyways and if its full you can park on the street, but that gets busy also as the yacht club next door gets packed. Good luck and have fun. Maybe i will see you out there as I pass by on my new to me center console.

Amish Ed · 05-29-2019, 06:03 PM

By 8am the lot will most likely be full, if the weather is halfway nice. I get there at 6am. Any earlier and you risk a ticket, which I heard has been enforced more strictly lately. There is a loading zone right at the gate, if you have to park on the street. About 10 or 11 is when the moms with kids start showing up and guys like me are leaving. So, you have a shot going late.

Getting there any later though and you can miss the pretty dependable early bite. Depending on cloud cover and current this is usually over by the time the sun crests the hill. Many times that early bite has been the only thing going. Unless, you fish at night.

Uncle_Tomas · 05-29-2019, 10:17 PM

I like to fish the area under PCH bridge. This does not necessarily seem like a place you wanted to fish but if parking is concern this would be perfect. There is a big gravel parking lot and super easy launch. You can even rent a kayak right across the channel. After you launch you need to pass the bridge (going south) and then you can start fishing as I believe the other side is protected.

I typically use pink or green grubs on a drop shot or 3 inch MC swimbaits. 3-4 inch fluke works fine too.

Driving north on PCH, you will take right turn on Dover right after you pass the bridge and then first right to enter the parking lot.

05-29-2019, 06:59 AM	#1
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05-29-2019, 01:53 PM	#4
daperrin www.TheKayakLaunch Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 240	YOu should be okay at the Coast Guard station 8am or earlier and all spaces are usable for the beach access on weekends. __________________ David P YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekayaklaunch https://www.instagram.com/thekayaklaunch

05-29-2019, 06:03 PM	#6
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	By 8am the lot will most likely be full, if the weather is halfway nice. I get there at 6am. Any earlier and you risk a ticket, which I heard has been enforced more strictly lately. There is a loading zone right at the gate, if you have to park on the street. About 10 or 11 is when the moms with kids start showing up and guys like me are leaving. So, you have a shot going late. Getting there any later though and you can miss the pretty dependable early bite. Depending on cloud cover and current this is usually over by the time the sun crests the hill. Many times that early bite has been the only thing going. Unless, you fish at night. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

05-29-2019, 03:00 PM	#5
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 347	yeah hit and miss with CC station that late. Try your luck anyways and if its full you can park on the street, but that gets busy also as the yacht club next door gets packed. Good luck and have fun. Maybe i will see you out there as I pass by on my new to me center console.

05-29-2019, 10:17 PM	#7
Uncle_Tomas Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Laguna Niguel Posts: 49	I like to fish the area under PCH bridge. This does not necessarily seem like a place you wanted to fish but if parking is concern this would be perfect. There is a big gravel parking lot and super easy launch. You can even rent a kayak right across the channel. After you launch you need to pass the bridge (going south) and then you can start fishing as I believe the other side is protected. I typically use pink or green grubs on a drop shot or 3 inch MC swimbaits. 3-4 inch fluke works fine too. Driving north on PCH, you will take right turn on Dover right after you pass the bridge and then first right to enter the parking lot.