DP 3-21-21 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Salty · 03-21-2021, 02:11 PM

Started out early on the water at about 5:15ish at the baby beach. Planned to head to the kelp beds between the points at Strands/Salt Creek. Day started out gloomy and wet. Thick fog and drizzle on the way to the buoy. Got my first fish before sunrise: a decent sized Calico at 18". Made for a fun fight on the lighter tackle. Took some picks and let him go. Rest of the day didn't see much action at all. Water temps were cold, consistently in the 53-55 range. Water quality wasn't very good either until I got past Salt Creek and into the Monarch Bay area. Brought some shrimp to target sheephead, but big swells made it difficult to maintain a decent position. Had a few bites, but nothing stuck. Lots of snags though. Sun finally broke through and it was a really nice day on the water at least, even if it wasn't very fishy. Hope you enjoy the pics!

Oolie · 03-21-2021, 02:20 PM

Nice photo work.

dorado123 · 03-21-2021, 05:05 PM

Nice photos !

I was thinking to go today but weather report was pretty bad and windy
But photo looks like water is pretty calm and nice
Maybe I shouldn't trust weather

Salty · 03-21-2021, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dorado123

Nice photos !

I was thinking to go today but weather report was pretty bad and windy
But photo looks like water is pretty calm and nice
Maybe I shouldn't trust weather

Actually I was going to go today(sunday), but saw the same surf/weather forecast! Saturday looked better so I rearranged my plans. Glad I did because it looked a bit rough out today. Ready for summer already lol

dorado123 · 03-21-2021, 06:01 PM

how long it took you to go to salt creek from baby beach ?

I mostly concentrate to catch halibut so I stay beach area most of time
I tried to go there once but on the half way wind and wave stopped me

kayakfisherman · 03-21-2021, 08:10 PM

Very cool Dana Point report. Love the pics. Nice calle!

Salty · 03-21-2021, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kayakfisherman

Very cool Dana Point report. Love the pics. Nice calle!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by dorado123

how long it took you to go to salt creek from baby beach ?

I mostly concentrate to catch halibut so I stay beach area most of time
I tried to go there once but on the half way wind and wave stopped me

I didn't time it, if I was on the water at about 5:15am, I didn't get back to the baby beach until about 2:30pm. So a solid 9 hours total. Most of the time spent cruising slowly, trolling the carolina rig and dropping on structure and marks when I saw them. Once the wind started getting angry, I kind of just booked it back as fast as I could. When I got back to the baby beach, there was a guy on a paddle board and his buddy on a kayak about to launch. Guy said it was his first time ever trying kayak fishing. I gave them all my leftover shrimp and squid and they were stoked. Maybe we'll see them on the forum here some day haha

JohnMckroidJr · 03-21-2021, 11:28 PM

Love the photography! Nice.

vincentek9 · 03-23-2021, 06:23 AM

thanks for the report. yikes 53-55F water temp is pretty darn cold. Hope the water temps start climbing up real soon.

Salty · 03-24-2021, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnMckroidJr

Love the photography! Nice.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by vincentek9

thanks for the report. yikes 53-55F water temp is pretty darn cold. Hope the water temps start climbing up real soon.

Yeah, I was surprised at the temps too. Been hope to see that climb start.

03-21-2021, 02:11 PM	#1
Salty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 434	DP 3-21-21 Started out early on the water at about 5:15ish at the baby beach. Planned to head to the kelp beds between the points at Strands/Salt Creek. Day started out gloomy and wet. Thick fog and drizzle on the way to the buoy. Got my first fish before sunrise: a decent sized Calico at 18". Made for a fun fight on the lighter tackle. Took some picks and let him go. Rest of the day didn't see much action at all. Water temps were cold, consistently in the 53-55 range. Water quality wasn't very good either until I got past Salt Creek and into the Monarch Bay area. Brought some shrimp to target sheephead, but big swells made it difficult to maintain a decent position. Had a few bites, but nothing stuck. Lots of snags though. Sun finally broke through and it was a really nice day on the water at least, even if it wasn't very fishy. Hope you enjoy the pics! Attached Images

03-23-2021, 06:23 AM	#9
vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 533	thanks for the report. yikes 53-55F water temp is pretty darn cold. Hope the water temps start climbing up real soon. __________________

03-21-2021, 05:05 PM	#3
dorado123 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Garden Grove,CA Posts: 210	Nice photos ! I was thinking to go today but weather report was pretty bad and windy But photo looks like water is pretty calm and nice Maybe I shouldn't trust weather

03-21-2021, 06:01 PM	#5
dorado123 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Garden Grove,CA Posts: 210	how long it took you to go to salt creek from baby beach ? I mostly concentrate to catch halibut so I stay beach area most of time I tried to go there once but on the half way wind and wave stopped me

03-21-2021, 08:10 PM	#6
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	Very cool Dana Point report. Love the pics. Nice calle!

03-21-2021, 11:28 PM	#8
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,945	Love the photography! Nice.