Kings Harbor Hand Launch - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

socal.beach.bum · 11-12-2020, 01:00 PM

Heard that they are closing it down for repair. Anyone have insider information as to how long it will be down?

45user · 11-12-2020, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by socal.beach.bum

Heard that they are closing it down for repair. Anyone have insider information as to how long it will be down?

Closing until next March. Website says to use temp dock by boat hoist. No idea if you have to pay but boat hoist is only open until 5pm or so. Not sure if you can launch before them closing for the day but use it on the way back.

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GregAndrew · 11-12-2020, 03:02 PM

Supposed to close on Monday. The dock by the boat hoist is tricky to get down to with a kayak. PAs have to be carried all the way down the ramp, after negotiating the gate at the top.

socal.beach.bum · 11-12-2020, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

Supposed to close on Monday. The dock by the boat hoist is tricky to get down to with a kayak. PAs have to be carried all the way down the ramp, after negotiating the gate at the top.

Are you sure it’s Monday? Was recently told they would close it this Saturday. If it’s Monday I guess I will need to haul my PA down there for one last trip this Sunday before they close it off.

hiramehunter · 11-12-2020, 04:51 PM

The sign says closing Nov 16 Monday. Ugh!!

45user · 11-12-2020, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

Supposed to close on Monday. The dock by the boat hoist is tricky to get down to with a kayak. PAs have to be carried all the way down the ramp, after negotiating the gate at the top.

That’s sucks! I have an outback but my friend has PA14...I was hoping to get access somehow but it maybe too difficult to get out after it closes.

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ajcm648 · 11-12-2020, 10:13 PM

I hope it’s not closed yet was gonna try to make it out this Sunday to Palawan. Got this guy my first time out after Halloween.

socal.beach.bum · 11-13-2020, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ajcm648

I hope it’s not closed yet was gonna try to make it out this Sunday to Palawan. Got this guy my first time out after Halloween.

Was out this morning, and they have started setting up the construction site, even saw they cutting up some boards, but you should be okay for Sunday.

ajcm648 · 11-13-2020, 02:20 PM

Sweet. I will be out there Sunday if anyone wants to meet up.

deptrai · 11-13-2020, 08:57 PM

There's only one king.

45user · 11-17-2020, 10:50 AM

So now the handlaunch is closed and I took a look at boat hoist area and it’s really narrow and steep. Anyone have secret spot to launch from king harbor/redondo beach area you’d like to share?

jorluivil · 11-17-2020, 12:09 PM

That's normal for this time of year.

The launch by the boat hoist is a good alternative. If you have an outback or smaller type kayak you can carry it down yourself. However, if you have a PA bring mom, dad and the kids so they can help you carry down and back up when you're done for the day.

Saba Slayer · 11-17-2020, 03:15 PM

So Sad...

...but that dock was in need of some TLC...the screw heads were starting to show and they were getting their share of plastic...
That’s a tough turn for a Pro Angler or any of the other big boats...

And with this king tide it’s a steep hill at low tide

$18 to get hoisted in...and out...

+ $4 parking...

45user · 11-17-2020, 04:35 PM

I don’t mind paying for the hoist but the times are limited to their business hours. Guess no more night time hooping and bass fishing for a while...
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Mike_J · 11-20-2020, 05:15 PM

Anyone been out to Redondo post closure of the hand launch?
Any advice on how to launch a PA there?

GregAndrew · 11-20-2020, 07:53 PM

Hoist, or bring a friend to help you carry it to the alternate dock. Or bring a long roll of artificial turf to lay across the rocks at the normal launch area.

45user · 12-27-2020, 08:59 AM

My buddy and I went out last Saturday with his pa 14 and my outback. With 2 people it wasn’t too bad. You can park your car right next to the ramp and carry your yaks down and up. Pa 14 was little tough but very doable. Ramp is short but little slick so be careful. I guess up to an outback you can do it yourself if you go alone. Got some hooping done that night along with some bass actions and a lone sheephead.

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11-12-2020, 01:00 PM	#1
socal.beach.bum Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Palos Verde, CA Posts: 636	Kings Harbor Hand Launch Heard that they are closing it down for repair. Anyone have insider information as to how long it will be down?

11-17-2020, 12:09 PM	#12
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	That's normal for this time of year. The launch by the boat hoist is a good alternative. If you have an outback or smaller type kayak you can carry it down yourself. However, if you have a PA bring mom, dad and the kids so they can help you carry down and back up when you're done for the day. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

11-12-2020, 03:02 PM	#3
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Supposed to close on Monday. The dock by the boat hoist is tricky to get down to with a kayak. PAs have to be carried all the way down the ramp, after negotiating the gate at the top.

11-12-2020, 04:51 PM	#5
hiramehunter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Near Palos Verdes Posts: 198	The sign says closing Nov 16 Monday. Ugh!!

11-13-2020, 02:20 PM	#9
ajcm648 Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Huntington Beach Ca Posts: 33	Sweet. I will be out there Sunday if anyone wants to meet up.

11-17-2020, 10:50 AM	#11
45user Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 576	So now the handlaunch is closed and I took a look at boat hoist area and it’s really narrow and steep. Anyone have secret spot to launch from king harbor/redondo beach area you’d like to share?

11-17-2020, 04:35 PM	#14
45user Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 576	I don’t mind paying for the hoist but the times are limited to their business hours. Guess no more night time hooping and bass fishing for a while... 45 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-20-2020, 05:15 PM	#15
Mike_J Junior Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 12	Anyone been out to Redondo post closure of the hand launch? Any advice on how to launch a PA there?

11-20-2020, 07:53 PM	#16
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Hoist, or bring a friend to help you carry it to the alternate dock. Or bring a long roll of artificial turf to lay across the rocks at the normal launch area.

12-27-2020, 08:59 AM	#17
45user Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 576	My buddy and I went out last Saturday with his pa 14 and my outback. With 2 people it wasn’t too bad. You can park your car right next to the ramp and carry your yaks down and up. Pa 14 was little tough but very doable. Ramp is short but little slick so be careful. I guess up to an outback you can do it yourself if you go alone. Got some hooping done that night along with some bass actions and a lone sheephead. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk