Launching from MB to LJ - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

pchen911 · 11-08-2011, 10:46 AM

Anybody try launching from Mission Bay to fish the La Jolla Kelp?

Am thinking of launching from Dana Landing, out the channel, up PB, to fish the south LJ kelp beds.

Anyone tried doing that before and how was it?

I imagine you gotta time the tides to get out the channel with the outgoing tide, and back in with the incoming. How is the trek compared to launching from Ave de la playa?

When I fish at Crystal Pier, I sometimes see kayaks coming from the bay to the pier. It didn't look very far from the pier to the kelp or from pier to channel. How doable is that?

RK · 11-08-2011, 10:54 AM

I strongly recommend going and looking at how far that trek is in person.

11-08-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by pchen911

Anybody try launching from Mission Bay to fish the La Jolla Kelp?

Am thinking of launching from Dana Landing, out the channel, up PB, to fish the south LJ kelp beds.

Anyone tried doing that before and how was it?

I imagine you gotta time the tides to get out the channel with the outgoing tide, and back in with the incoming. How is the trek compared to launching from Ave de la playa?

When I fish at Crystal Pier, I sometimes see kayaks coming from the bay to the pier. It didn't look very far from the pier to the kelp or from pier to channel. How doable is that?

I would guess this is at least a 3 hour paddle. Its going to take you 30 minutes just to get out of the bay from dana landing

blitzburgh · 11-08-2011, 11:07 AM

I did it once.........this was the next day...

Handymansd · 11-08-2011, 11:16 AM

I used to launch from the lifeguard station in Guiverra Basin. I did that for almost 8 months, until Adi told be about Avenida de Playa back in 2005 or so.

It is a long Paddle, but doable. I even caught some fish along the way! North LaJolla is great but the south kelp holds fish too. The closures will greatly increase the travel distance to the grounds though...

I used to "sleep paddle" most of the way up. The tide can make a long day really bad if wind accompanies it. But usually is not too bad. An I-pod is almost mandatory.

Zed · 11-08-2011, 12:33 PM

Tourmaline.

pchen911 · 11-08-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by blitzburgh

I did it once.........this was the next day...

LOL.... Looks good.. Maybe I will try it out once in person.

Gotta be willing to try new things once in a while.

Iceman · 11-08-2011, 02:10 PM

Big Rock

mazilla · 11-08-2011, 03:16 PM

It's not a big deal....when you have a trolling motor.

kobra · 11-08-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mazilla

It's not a big deal....when you have a trolling motor.

Or a mother ship.

lamb · 11-08-2011, 04:29 PM

MB to South LJ kelp, you're looking at about 3+ miles... It's a long haul.
I see recreational kayakers paddling that route, but rarely fishing kayaks.
Be aware of the strong current in the mouth of the bay, depending on the tides. Despite relatively short route, paddling into MB channel against outgoing tide can be brutal. MB is shallow, so on occasions it's like a river...

As suggested, launching from Tourmaline is much easier, but swell better be real small.

That's funny Chuck, I remember when we ran into you... We had to swing by, as you don't see kayakers often working the South LJ kelp

pchen911 · 11-08-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lamb

MB to South LJ kelp, you're looking at about 3+ miles... It's a long haul.
I see recreational kayakers paddling that route, but rarely fishing kayaks.
Be aware of the strong current in the mouth of the bay, depending on the tides. Despite relatively short route, paddling into MB channel against outgoing tide can be brutal. MB is shallow, so on occasions it's like a river...

As suggested, launching from Tourmaline is much easier, but swell better be real small.

That's funny Chuck, I remember when we ran into you... We had to swing by, as you don't see kayakers often working the South LJ kelp

Awesome info. Thanks for the tip.

Will check tide charts and find a good day to try this. 3 miles is doable, will see if its worth the trek.

11-08-2011, 04:46 PM

3+ miles? Use the legend lol

Tman · 11-08-2011, 04:55 PM

That's what we called it years ago, Paddle n Fish.

The First of many...

Bunch of guys launched from LJ with the paddle to MB and afterwards, beverages and a BBQ.

Watched a buddy land a HUGE lingosaurus, 29 1/2"...unfortunately, they had to be 30" at that time...

Same trip another buddy landed a YT.

Fun trip, easy paddle, maybe it should be resurrected?

Zed · 11-08-2011, 05:44 PM

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Paddle n Fish

Thanks for the reminder. It's time for another one of those.

11-08-2011, 10:46 AM	#1
pchen911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 218	Launching from MB to LJ Anybody try launching from Mission Bay to fish the La Jolla Kelp? Am thinking of launching from Dana Landing, out the channel, up PB, to fish the south LJ kelp beds. Anyone tried doing that before and how was it? I imagine you gotta time the tides to get out the channel with the outgoing tide, and back in with the incoming. How is the trek compared to launching from Ave de la playa? When I fish at Crystal Pier, I sometimes see kayaks coming from the bay to the pier. It didn't look very far from the pier to the kelp or from pier to channel. How doable is that?

11-08-2011, 11:16 AM	#5
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	I used to launch from the lifeguard station in Guiverra Basin. I did that for almost 8 months, until Adi told be about Avenida de Playa back in 2005 or so. It is a long Paddle, but doable. I even caught some fish along the way! North LaJolla is great but the south kelp holds fish too. The closures will greatly increase the travel distance to the grounds though... I used to "sleep paddle" most of the way up. The tide can make a long day really bad if wind accompanies it. But usually is not too bad. An I-pod is almost mandatory. __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

11-08-2011, 12:33 PM	#6
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Tourmaline. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

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11-08-2011, 04:29 PM	#11
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	MB to South LJ kelp, you're looking at about 3+ miles... It's a long haul. I see recreational kayakers paddling that route, but rarely fishing kayaks. Be aware of the strong current in the mouth of the bay, depending on the tides. Despite relatively short route, paddling into MB channel against outgoing tide can be brutal. MB is shallow, so on occasions it's like a river... As suggested, launching from Tourmaline is much easier, but swell better be real small. That's funny Chuck, I remember when we ran into you... We had to swing by, as you don't see kayakers often working the South LJ kelp __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

11-08-2011, 10:54 AM	#2
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	I strongly recommend going and looking at how far that trek is in person.

11-08-2011, 03:16 PM	#9
mazilla advocatus diaboli Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 154	It's not a big deal....when you have a trolling motor.

11-08-2011, 04:55 PM	#14
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Paddle n Fish That's what we called it years ago, Paddle n Fish. The First of many... Bunch of guys launched from LJ with the paddle to MB and afterwards, beverages and a BBQ. Watched a buddy land a HUGE lingosaurus, 29 1/2"...unfortunately, they had to be 30" at that time... Same trip another buddy landed a YT. Fun trip, easy paddle, maybe it should be resurrected? __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher