Catalina Island - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Fishwhisperer619 · 05-20-2013, 04:40 PM

Been thinking about taking the yak to catalina island. The fam wants to go somewhere for my 21st bday and catalina island came to mind to me. Hows the fishing up there in august? Can I take a car with the yak on the ferry? Which side of the island is better for fishing?

Raskal311 · 05-20-2013, 04:49 PM

Do they allow personal cars? I was told it was a 10 year wait to get one on the island.

Fishwhisperer619 · 05-20-2013, 04:51 PM

I have no idea, I was just spit ballin the catalina idea with my folks.

Raskal311 · 05-20-2013, 05:03 PM

A buddy told me one of the fairy allowed kayaks for an additional fee but as a plan B you could rent one on the island.

StinkyMatt · 05-20-2013, 05:31 PM

You can not take a car to Catalina.

There used to be a ferry that would take your yak, I believe that they are out of bus iness.

I do not believe that the other ferry lines offer the yak option.

There is a freight shipping line that will deliver a yak for you. This seems like a major pain in the butt.

You can rent kayaks there. This appears to be the easiest idea.

Have fun out there, post up.

CKallday71 · 05-20-2013, 05:46 PM

You could always paddle/peddle there.

Fishwhisperer619 · 05-20-2013, 06:56 PM

I was thinking about that, but I dont think my family would want to do that haha. How far is the trip by paddle/peddle?

bus kid · 05-20-2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishwhisperer619

How far is the trip by paddle/peddle?

it depends on where you launch from...

bubblehide · 05-20-2013, 08:33 PM

You bet you can drive there; try this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgPPlJXvipM

bus kid · 05-20-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bubblehide

You bet you can drive there; try this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgPPlJXvipM

F'ing awsome!

JarrodMc · 05-20-2013, 09:53 PM

That car is badass!

tomahawk · 05-20-2013, 09:57 PM

no way to take a car that I am aware of. Catalina Express does not allow kayaks.

Mahigeer · 05-21-2013, 10:18 AM

Long story short, taking a kayak to the island is impractical.
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An eight hour (full day) rental is only $50.00. Just take your gear and leashes, etc. The rental place has couple of fishing kayaks with rod holders. Maybe you can call and reserve them.>>
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Do you know about the “free round trip on your birthday” deal on Catalina Express? >>
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You can PM me for more information about fishing in Catalina. I can also post here if there is an interest. >>

Raskal311 · 05-21-2013, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

Long story short, taking a kayak to the island is impractical.
>>
An eight hour (full day) rental is only $50.00. Just take your gear and leashes, etc. The rental place has couple of fishing kayaks with rod holders. Maybe you can call and reserve them.>>
>>
Do you know about the “free round trip on your birthday” deal on Catalina Express? >>
>>
You can PM me for more information about fishing in Catalina. I can also post here if there is an interest. >>

please share

INGRIDSDAD · 05-21-2013, 10:39 AM

Just in case you are looking for a cheaper way to get there, I see they have the 1/2 price ($35) tickets for the Catalina Express on Goupon.

silentviper · 05-21-2013, 10:53 AM

Thanks for the tip about free Birthday travel, (Here's the link to anyone that wanted it, http://www.catalinaexpress.com/birthday_promo.php)

I could have sworn Catalina flyer used to let kayaks on under 14ft. maybe they changed it because it was too much hassle.

Mahigeer · 05-22-2013, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silentviper

Thanks for the tip about free Birthday travel, (Here's the link to anyone that wanted it, http://www.catalinaexpress.com/birthday_promo.php)

I could have sworn Catalina flyer used to let kayaks on under 14ft. maybe they changed it because it was too much hassle.

I think the Flyer is out of order for a while. I can't say about their kayak policy. I have always taken the Catalina Express.

As to fishing in Catalina, I have fished the Two Harbors twice, but close to 20 times I have been to Avalon.

If you have specific questions, send me a PM, or post it here and I will try to answer them.

FishNinjaY · 05-22-2013, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

Long story short, taking a kayak to the island is impractical.
>>
An eight hour (full day) rental is only $50.00. Just take your gear and leashes, etc. The rental place has couple of fishing kayaks with rod holders. Maybe you can call and reserve them.>>
>>
Do you know about the “free round trip on your birthday” deal on Catalina Express? >>
>>
You can PM me for more information about fishing in Catalina. I can also post here if there is an interest. >>

I'm interested..

05-20-2013, 04:40 PM	#1
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	Catalina Island Been thinking about taking the yak to catalina island. The fam wants to go somewhere for my 21st bday and catalina island came to mind to me. Hows the fishing up there in august? Can I take a car with the yak on the ferry? Which side of the island is better for fishing?

05-20-2013, 04:49 PM	#2
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	Do they allow personal cars? I was told it was a 10 year wait to get one on the island. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

05-20-2013, 05:03 PM	#4
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	A buddy told me one of the fairy allowed kayaks for an additional fee but as a plan B you could rent one on the island. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

05-20-2013, 09:53 PM	#11
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	That car is badass! __________________

05-20-2013, 04:51 PM	#3
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	I have no idea, I was just spit ballin the catalina idea with my folks.

05-20-2013, 05:31 PM	#5
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	You can not take a car to Catalina. There used to be a ferry that would take your yak, I believe that they are out of bus iness. I do not believe that the other ferry lines offer the yak option. There is a freight shipping line that will deliver a yak for you. This seems like a major pain in the butt. You can rent kayaks there. This appears to be the easiest idea. Have fun out there, post up.

05-20-2013, 05:46 PM	#6
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	You could always paddle/peddle there.

05-20-2013, 06:56 PM	#7
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	I was thinking about that, but I dont think my family would want to do that haha. How far is the trip by paddle/peddle?

05-20-2013, 08:33 PM	#9
bubblehide Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 552	You bet you can drive there; try this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgPPlJXvipM

05-20-2013, 09:57 PM	#12
tomahawk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 109	no way to take a car that I am aware of. Catalina Express does not allow kayaks.

05-21-2013, 10:18 AM	#13
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,897	Long story short, taking a kayak to the island is impractical. >> An eight hour (full day) rental is only $50.00. Just take your gear and leashes, etc. The rental place has couple of fishing kayaks with rod holders. Maybe you can call and reserve them.>> >> Do you know about the “free round trip on your birthday” deal on Catalina Express? >> >> You can PM me for more information about fishing in Catalina. I can also post here if there is an interest. >>

05-21-2013, 10:39 AM	#15
INGRIDSDAD Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Riverside Posts: 108	Just in case you are looking for a cheaper way to get there, I see they have the 1/2 price ($35) tickets for the Catalina Express on Goupon.

05-21-2013, 10:53 AM	#16
silentviper Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 41	Thanks for the tip about free Birthday travel, (Here's the link to anyone that wanted it, http://www.catalinaexpress.com/birthday_promo.php) I could have sworn Catalina flyer used to let kayaks on under 14ft. maybe they changed it because it was too much hassle.