The pipe/HB Reefs - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

carbonbass · 03-28-2011, 01:03 AM

Anyone recommend close launch spots to the pipe in newport beach or the reefs around huntington beach area, would prefer an area to launch that has a decently forgiving surf, pm if you want to use discretion. Thanks~

ctrujillo · 03-28-2011, 02:16 PM

i would also like to ask the board the same question

Iceman · 03-28-2011, 02:32 PM

Best spot that I have looked at, but yet to go would be launching between Newport pier and the little jetty, this is where the dorry fleet is set up for a reason. Down side is metered parking

http://www.doryfleet.com/index2.htm

I also like the looks of launching at the river mouth near the power plant, I think city beach, $10, paddle straight out to the reefs.

bus kid · 03-28-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Best spot that I have looked at, but yet to go would be launching between Newport pier and the little jetty, this is where the dorry fleet is set up for a reason. Down side is metered parking

http://www.doryfleet.com/index2.htm

I also like the looks of launching at the river mouth near the power plant, I think city beach, $10, paddle straight out to the reefs.

Now can you give exact coordinates for all the fish.

MVC · 03-28-2011, 02:53 PM

If you keep an eye on the surf you will find some small days especially in spring and early summer. I would wait for a small day and lauch at the river. During the summer the surf near the Newport Pier is usually flat because it does not pick up the south swell. The lifeguards will put up a black ball flag for no surfing so you may not be able to land there if it is black balled.

03-28-2011, 01:03 AM	#1
carbonbass Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 367	The pipe/HB Reefs Anyone recommend close launch spots to the pipe in newport beach or the reefs around huntington beach area, would prefer an area to launch that has a decently forgiving surf, pm if you want to use discretion. Thanks~

03-28-2011, 02:32 PM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Best spot that I have looked at, but yet to go would be launching between Newport pier and the little jetty, this is where the dorry fleet is set up for a reason. Down side is metered parking http://www.doryfleet.com/index2.htm I also like the looks of launching at the river mouth near the power plant, I think city beach, $10, paddle straight out to the reefs. __________________

03-28-2011, 02:16 PM	#2
ctrujillo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: garden grove Posts: 308	i would also like to ask the board the same question

03-28-2011, 02:53 PM	#5
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	If you keep an eye on the surf you will find some small days especially in spring and early summer. I would wait for a small day and lauch at the river. During the summer the surf near the Newport Pier is usually flat because it does not pick up the south swell. The lifeguards will put up a black ball flag for no surfing so you may not be able to land there if it is black balled.