OB Pier Area - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Fishwhisperer619 · 05-13-2013, 03:43 PM

Anyone fish the area between the OB Pier and the mouth of Mission Bay? Thinking about heading out there sometime this week. Anyone interested?

skrilla · 05-13-2013, 04:20 PM

Some nice rock piles between the jetty and kelp if you can find em. I've had better luck off MB near the shipwrecks when the dive boats aren't on it.

Fishwhisperer619 · 05-13-2013, 08:52 PM

What would be the typical catch that I would be looking at? Halibut, calicos, topwater fish? Will probably hit it up later this week

Jimmyz123 · 05-13-2013, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishwhisperer619

Anyone fish the area between the OB Pier and the mouth of Mission Bay? Thinking about heading out there sometime this week. Anyone interested?

Personally that's my favorite area to fish. I just don't like doing it alone. I can't head out tomorrow, but we'll hook up and do this one soon.

skrilla · 05-13-2013, 09:15 PM

Mostly calicos with a mix of sandies last time I was there. Best bet I'd say 3/4 - 2oz leadheads and rubber of your choice.

Fishwhisperer619 · 05-14-2013, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

Personally that's my favorite area to fish. I just don't like doing it alone. I can't head out tomorrow, but we'll hook up and do this one soon.

Let me know when your free Jimmy and ill try and free up my schedule to go

Jimmyz123 · 05-14-2013, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishwhisperer619

Let me know when your free Jimmy and ill try and free up my schedule to go

Sounds good.

Iceman · 05-14-2013, 08:23 AM

My very first ocean surf launch was from the south side of OB pier.............the landing did not go well at all

Baja_Traveler · 05-14-2013, 08:56 AM

I went out there last month to try for halibut. I launched from Dana Landing in Mission Bay and out the jetties - I think that is the closest easy bay launch to that destination. It was the first time using my downrigger, which worked well - though nothing to show for it...

Jimmyz123 · 05-14-2013, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

My very first ocean surf launch was from the south side of OB pier.............the landing did not go well at all

I've looked around the area for a good launch from the surf and have not found one.

roadx · 05-14-2013, 09:56 AM

The closest launch from mission bay is mission point. Its located right at the start of the jetty on the north side. Beach launch with a short drag from the parking lot. Remember the parking lot closes at 10pm unless you roll with me : )

Deamon · 05-14-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

My very first ocean surf launch was from the south side of OB pier.............the landing did not go well at all

I wish I was into kayaks back when you guys were "exploring" the possibilities. Imperial Beach launching to get to that kelp just screams at me. I need partners con juevos to check this area out with me. It'd def be stupid to go it alone...until I got comfortable with it...

Iceman · 05-14-2013, 10:24 AM

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Imperial Beach launching to get to that kelp just screams at me.

The only time I attempted IB was with a couple other "originals" probably 12 years ago, we tucked tail that morning.......scary 4 footers breaking 100 yards out

Jimmyz123 · 05-14-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

The only time I attempted IB was with a couple other "originals" probably 12 years ago, we tucked tail that morning.......scary 4 footers breaking 100 yards out

I use to surf and bodyboard at IB, I don't remember any location over there that would be Kayak friendly for launching. We use to jump off the pier to get out beyond the breakers, that wasn't always smart either.

Dannowar · 05-14-2013, 03:47 PM

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I use to surf and bodyboard at IB, I don't remember any location over there that would be Kayak friendly for launching. We use to jump off the pier to get out beyond the breakers, that wasn't always smart either.

Man I've gotten some of the sickest barrels ever at IB. I've also gotten the deepest sand enemas. There would have to be ZERO swell to have a pleasurable launch there

Fishwhisperer619 · 05-14-2013, 04:25 PM

How long is the paddle out if I launch out of mission bay through the jetty?

Fishwhisperer619 · 05-14-2013, 06:22 PM

Also, is it not possible to launch from dog beach? Waves?

roadx · 05-14-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishwhisperer619

How long is the paddle out if I launch out of mission bay through the jetty?

from mission point to the mouth of jetty is 1.2 miles
from dana landing 1.8 miles

Baja_Traveler · 05-14-2013, 07:17 PM

Its a popular surf spot. I'll leave it at that...

The length of the jetty channel is 1 mile. If you drive to where Roadx suggested its about 1 1/4 miles to the end of the jetty where you can turn the corner. From Dana Landing its about 2 miles.

beef78 · 05-14-2013, 08:37 PM

I might be going out to the jetty area later this week. I launch out of ventura cove park and paddle out along the jetty. I have been wanting to leave the channel and fish towards the kelp. Normally, I target halibut but I want to go after some of calicos.

05-13-2013, 03:43 PM	#1
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	OB Pier Area Anyone fish the area between the OB Pier and the mouth of Mission Bay? Thinking about heading out there sometime this week. Anyone interested?

05-13-2013, 04:20 PM	#2
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	Some nice rock piles between the jetty and kelp if you can find em. I've had better luck off MB near the shipwrecks when the dive boats aren't on it. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

05-13-2013, 09:15 PM	#5
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	Mostly calicos with a mix of sandies last time I was there. Best bet I'd say 3/4 - 2oz leadheads and rubber of your choice. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

05-14-2013, 08:23 AM	#8
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	My very first ocean surf launch was from the south side of OB pier.............the landing did not go well at all __________________

05-14-2013, 09:56 AM	#11
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	The closest launch from mission bay is mission point. Its located right at the start of the jetty on the north side. Beach launch with a short drag from the parking lot. Remember the parking lot closes at 10pm unless you roll with me : ) __________________

05-13-2013, 08:52 PM	#3
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	What would be the typical catch that I would be looking at? Halibut, calicos, topwater fish? Will probably hit it up later this week

05-14-2013, 08:56 AM	#9
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	I went out there last month to try for halibut. I launched from Dana Landing in Mission Bay and out the jetties - I think that is the closest easy bay launch to that destination. It was the first time using my downrigger, which worked well - though nothing to show for it...

05-14-2013, 04:25 PM	#16
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	How long is the paddle out if I launch out of mission bay through the jetty?

05-14-2013, 06:22 PM	#17
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	Also, is it not possible to launch from dog beach? Waves?

05-14-2013, 07:17 PM	#19
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Its a popular surf spot. I'll leave it at that... The length of the jetty channel is 1 mile. If you drive to where Roadx suggested its about 1 1/4 miles to the end of the jetty where you can turn the corner. From Dana Landing its about 2 miles.

05-14-2013, 08:37 PM	#20
beef78 Large Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 316	I might be going out to the jetty area later this week. I launch out of ventura cove park and paddle out along the jetty. I have been wanting to leave the channel and fish towards the kelp. Normally, I target halibut but I want to go after some of calicos. __________________ "I shall not tiptoe through life to arrive safely at death."