? SD bays any reports?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jbl_91762 · 04-29-2020, 11:55 AM

I read that SD bay is now open for kayaks and was wondering if anyone heard or has gone out to confirm. If so has the bad red tide pushed in to the bays?

matthew7! · 04-29-2020, 03:18 PM

The red tide has pushed into the bays its very thick. Went Monday night and fished pulled one sculpin out. Guy next to me caught a few sand bass

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jbl_91762 · 04-29-2020, 06:38 PM

Thanks for the prompt reply Matthew! You saved me a 1.5 hour drive down, I will just wait for docks to open and take the boat out so I can get out of that yuk.

Udine219 · 04-29-2020, 07:06 PM

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The red tide has pushed into the bays its very thick. Went Monday night and fished pulled one sculpin out. Guy next to me caught a few sand bass

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+1

matthew7! · 04-30-2020, 10:21 AM

I will say it is beautiful at night. Bad pick can’t upload a video.

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SoCalEDC · 04-30-2020, 11:03 AM

Any update this morning on how it looks? I was planning to take my wife kayaking on the bay this weekend (Saturday) but if its gross we might postpone.

MattRabasco · 05-01-2020, 09:46 AM

I went yesterday afternoon. Red tide all over the bay. Made Mack’s at bait barge tried for Hali no bites 3 large sand bass 2 on macs one on plastic. Pretty slow.

Hydronaut · 05-01-2020, 10:34 PM

I went out today on my boat and found that the Red Tide in San Diego bay extends from Harbor Island well past buoy "S D" at the entrance to SD bay. There is green water from Harbor island all the way past the bridge into Southbay. The water temps were around 65 inshore to 67 offshore. I saw at least a dozen kayak fishermen out on the bay. Hope this helps you.

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etolentino13 · 05-04-2020, 09:39 AM

I managed to get out on Friday in SD bay. Decided to grab some bait figuring it’d be harder to fish in the nasty red tide. But I hung this beauty and thought it was a nicer halibut until it came to the side of the yak. Measured out 24-25” making it my new PB. Can’t wait for some cleaner water and conditions for a novice like me to get back out to LJ. Stay safe everyone!

jbl_91762 · 05-04-2020, 11:00 AM

^^^^ nice haul!!!! damn toad for sure. I've wondered how often that bait barge gets fished cause i kknow the barge in NP can hold large bass and even keeper Halibut.

blitzburgh · 05-04-2020, 12:41 PM

Nice turd roller. The bait barges in the big bay are always holding fish but it can be challenging to work it, especially when it’s busy. Also, sometimes the Navy security boats will hold the south end tight and will be on you if you drift too far into the secure zone. I have had days with at least 5 legal Calicos there, solid ones at that.

FoodGeekFish · 05-05-2020, 04:59 PM

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What kind of fish is this? Is that not a juvenile White Seabass?

Sand bass

Mr. NiceGuy · 05-05-2020, 05:45 PM

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Sand bass

How big do they get?

FoodGeekFish · 05-05-2020, 09:20 PM

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How big do they get?

California state records is 13.2 #, caught off of Huntington Flats (32 years ago). When the spawn is on off IB, 6-7# fish are not uncommon.

04-29-2020, 11:55 AM	#1
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 347	? SD bays any reports?? I read that SD bay is now open for kayaks and was wondering if anyone heard or has gone out to confirm. If so has the bad red tide pushed in to the bays?

04-30-2020, 11:03 AM	#6
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 609	Any update this morning on how it looks? I was planning to take my wife kayaking on the bay this weekend (Saturday) but if its gross we might postpone. __________________ IG: @blackflag_fishing Youtube: Blackflag Fishing 2014 Ocean Kayak T13 SOLD 2020 Hobie Outback SOLD 2021 Stealth Fisha 500 #StealthTribe

05-01-2020, 10:34 PM	#8
Hydronaut Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Clairemont Posts: 66	Red red tide goes through my head.... I went out today on my boat and found that the Red Tide in San Diego bay extends from Harbor Island well past buoy "S D" at the entrance to SD bay. There is green water from Harbor island all the way past the bridge into Southbay. The water temps were around 65 inshore to 67 offshore. I saw at least a dozen kayak fishermen out on the bay. Hope this helps you. Hydronaut

05-04-2020, 09:39 AM	#9
etolentino13 Junior Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 17	PB sandy I managed to get out on Friday in SD bay. Decided to grab some bait figuring it’d be harder to fish in the nasty red tide. But I hung this beauty and thought it was a nicer halibut until it came to the side of the yak. Measured out 24-25” making it my new PB. Can’t wait for some cleaner water and conditions for a novice like me to get back out to LJ. Stay safe everyone! Attached Images

05-04-2020, 12:41 PM	#11
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Nice turd roller. The bait barges in the big bay are always holding fish but it can be challenging to work it, especially when it’s busy. Also, sometimes the Navy security boats will hold the south end tight and will be on you if you drift too far into the secure zone. I have had days with at least 5 legal Calicos there, solid ones at that. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

04-29-2020, 03:18 PM	#2
matthew7! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 183	The red tide has pushed into the bays its very thick. Went Monday night and fished pulled one sculpin out. Guy next to me caught a few sand bass Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-29-2020, 06:38 PM	#3
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 347	Thanks for the prompt reply Matthew! You saved me a 1.5 hour drive down, I will just wait for docks to open and take the boat out so I can get out of that yuk.

04-30-2020, 10:21 AM	#5
matthew7! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 183	I will say it is beautiful at night. Bad pick can’t upload a video. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-01-2020, 09:46 AM	#7
MattRabasco Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 102	I went yesterday afternoon. Red tide all over the bay. Made Mack’s at bait barge tried for Hali no bites 3 large sand bass 2 on macs one on plastic. Pretty slow.

05-04-2020, 11:00 AM	#10
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 347	^^^^ nice haul!!!! damn toad for sure. I've wondered how often that bait barge gets fished cause i kknow the barge in NP can hold large bass and even keeper Halibut.