What's it like ? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TJones · 08-31-2013, 12:13 PM

On Labor Day at LJ. Is it a mad house boat traffic wise ? Any opinions pls.

jorluivil · 08-31-2013, 01:18 PM

Lets just say that you'll probably spend as much time on the freeway as you will on the water fishing.

kobra · 08-31-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Lets just say that you'll probably spend as much time on the freeway as you will on the water fishing.

If not more.

todd one · 08-31-2013, 01:26 PM

Get there real early for parking. Around the shore will be packed when you land. As far as boat traffic, it won't be to dad out there in the ocean. The bay, now that's another story.

ctfphoto · 08-31-2013, 01:29 PM

Put it this way ......

I have lived in San Diego my whole life and for the first time ever went to the beach (mission bay) on the 4th of July for a family obligation .....

OMG ..... I have never seen so many people in my life, as well as the worst traffic ...worst parking ever ..... and then I looked at the water, looked like more people in and on the water than water itself.......

You may be ok at 4 am but be prepared to "never Leave" kinda like in the song Hotel California

todd one · 08-31-2013, 01:41 PM

Like CTF said, get in at 4:00 am. Get out early to mid afternoon, before the exit rush and you'll be alright. I did it last year.

alanw · 08-31-2013, 02:05 PM

Here's a few pics of the beaches on holidays http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...ol&FORM=HDRSC2

TJones · 08-31-2013, 02:06 PM

Running wide open on the water spookn fish, what little remain. I need to bag a yellow.

beef78 · 08-31-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TJones

Running wide open on the water spookn fish, what little remain. I need to bag a yellow.

Wasn't too bad today. I launched at 5 and there were a few kayaks and 3 boats. There were a handful of power boats that showed up at about 10:00 and started making waves and chasing dolphins. Landing was a pain because there were a lot of idiots on paddle boards and people snorkeling right in front of the launch. Lots of bait but no YT or WSB for me. And very sunny. Don't forget the sunscreen.

easyday · 08-31-2013, 04:31 PM

Just join us tomorrow for a fun trip from dana point to san o

LawDog · 08-31-2013, 04:43 PM

Get there early and make sure your horn works fir the load up when your done. It took me 20 minutes to get off the beach today AFTER I loaded up. Looked like all tourists. Just had to get out and let everyone know they were blocking an active boat ramp. Tried to be as nice as possible but I was a bit irritated after I broke by favorite rod. But chances are I'll be back at least one more time between sat, sun or Monday.

dorado50 · 08-31-2013, 08:30 PM

Been living at the Shores for 16 years now and its not getting any better or any worse.....it sucks. But the girls are pretty and is what keeps me here (fishing is good too). Launch very early and get off water before noon will make for a good day.

TJones · 09-01-2013, 03:45 AM

Great feedback. Working today. Debating it going . May try local .

08-31-2013, 12:13 PM	#1
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	What's it like ? On Labor Day at LJ. Is it a mad house boat traffic wise ? Any opinions pls.

08-31-2013, 01:18 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	Lets just say that you'll probably spend as much time on the freeway as you will on the water fishing. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

08-31-2013, 02:05 PM	#7
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	Here's a few pics of the beaches on holidays http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...ol&FORM=HDRSC2 __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

08-31-2013, 02:06 PM	#8
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Not 2 many yo yos Running wide open on the water spookn fish, what little remain. I need to bag a yellow.

08-31-2013, 04:31 PM	#10
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,469	Just join us tomorrow for a fun trip from dana point to san o __________________

08-31-2013, 01:26 PM	#4
todd one Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 364	Get there real early for parking. Around the shore will be packed when you land. As far as boat traffic, it won't be to dad out there in the ocean. The bay, now that's another story.

08-31-2013, 01:29 PM	#5
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Put it this way ...... I have lived in San Diego my whole life and for the first time ever went to the beach (mission bay) on the 4th of July for a family obligation ..... OMG ..... I have never seen so many people in my life, as well as the worst traffic ...worst parking ever ..... and then I looked at the water, looked like more people in and on the water than water itself....... You may be ok at 4 am but be prepared to "never Leave" kinda like in the song Hotel California

08-31-2013, 01:41 PM	#6
todd one Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 364	Like CTF said, get in at 4:00 am. Get out early to mid afternoon, before the exit rush and you'll be alright. I did it last year.

08-31-2013, 04:43 PM	#11
LawDog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 143	Get there early and make sure your horn works fir the load up when your done. It took me 20 minutes to get off the beach today AFTER I loaded up. Looked like all tourists. Just had to get out and let everyone know they were blocking an active boat ramp. Tried to be as nice as possible but I was a bit irritated after I broke by favorite rod. But chances are I'll be back at least one more time between sat, sun or Monday.

08-31-2013, 08:30 PM	#12
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Been living at the Shores for 16 years now and its not getting any better or any worse.....it sucks. But the girls are pretty and is what keeps me here (fishing is good too). Launch very early and get off water before noon will make for a good day.

09-01-2013, 03:45 AM	#13
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Thx guys Great feedback. Working today. Debating it going . May try local .