Surf launching near Redondo Beach - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

StrikerMC · 01-18-2021, 08:56 PM

Hey everyone, as rockfish season starts up soon and the Redondo hand launch still being closed until late March (if that will even stick), has anyone here ever surf launched around the pier just south of the harbor? If any of you have any information on the parking/beach access situation, some advice would be greatly appreciated! With this new depth limit I think we all will have a great season.

jorluivil · 01-19-2021, 10:37 AM

If you have anything other than a PA14/12 or if you have someone that is coming with you just launch from the boat launch/hoist.

StrikerMC · 01-19-2021, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

If you have anything other than a PA14/12 or if you have someone that is coming with you just launch from the boat launch/hoist.

This post is about surf launching.

cris · 01-20-2021, 07:40 AM

Do you specifically want a surf launch? You could always park at Malaga cove and wheel your kayak down to RAT beach, it’s all downhill!

SoCalEDC · 01-20-2021, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cris

Do you specifically want a surf launch? You could always park at Malaga cove and wheel your kayak down to RAT beach, it’s all downhill!

Is that the real rocky beach by the private gym?

jorluivil · 01-20-2021, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by StrikerMC

This post is about surf launching.

Yeah, I know..............I can read.

Why go through the hassle of surf launching when there's a perfectly good dock to launch from and you can park less than 100 feet from it? But hey!! If it's a surf launch that you want there's plenty of coastline to choose from.

Buena Suerte!

StrikerMC · 01-20-2021, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Yeah, I know..............I can read.

Why go through the hassle of surf launching when there's a perfectly good dock to launch from and you can park less than 100 feet from it? But hey!! If it's a surf launch that you want there's plenty of coastline to choose from.

Buena Suerte!

Again, yes I do want to surf launch. Thanks!

StrikerMC · 01-20-2021, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cris

Do you specifically want a surf launch? You could always park at Malaga cove and wheel your kayak down to RAT beach, it’s all downhill!

And uphill on the way back! Haha yes, that's a good option. What's the parking like there? Free or paid?

monkeyfishturds · 01-26-2021, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil View Post
Yeah, I know..............I can read.

Why go through the hassle of surf launching when there's a perfectly good dock to launch from and you can park less than 100 feet from it? But hey!! If it's a surf launch that you want there's plenty of coastline to choose from.

Buena Suerte!

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Again, yes I do want to surf launch. Thanks!

Paseo De La Playa parking, Torrance County Beach. 3$ winter, 7$ summer.
West facing beaches. I would love to watch your launches.

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ProfessorLongArms · 02-02-2021, 08:09 PM

Just because it'll be a natural conclusion as you check the area.... RAT beach will leave you puffing, even with a cart for your yak.

Long ass haul down the trail to a pretty bumpy dirt path, and a pretty long break.... typically much bigger than la jolla and just as long.

It's nice to be that close to the coves, but I'd sooner launch King's harbor.
The paddle's worth saving yourself the trouble.

Honestly even diving PV with light gear is a pain in the ass. I hate those damn cliffs and rocks.

01-18-2021, 08:56 PM	#1
StrikerMC Instagram:@nomad.waterman Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Newport Coast Posts: 60	Surf launching near Redondo Beach Hey everyone, as rockfish season starts up soon and the Redondo hand launch still being closed until late March (if that will even stick), has anyone here ever surf launched around the pier just south of the harbor? If any of you have any information on the parking/beach access situation, some advice would be greatly appreciated! With this new depth limit I think we all will have a great season.

01-19-2021, 10:37 AM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	If you have anything other than a PA14/12 or if you have someone that is coming with you just launch from the boat launch/hoist. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

02-02-2021, 08:09 PM	#10
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	Just because it'll be a natural conclusion as you check the area.... RAT beach will leave you puffing, even with a cart for your yak. Long ass haul down the trail to a pretty bumpy dirt path, and a pretty long break.... typically much bigger than la jolla and just as long. It's nice to be that close to the coves, but I'd sooner launch King's harbor. The paddle's worth saving yourself the trouble. Honestly even diving PV with light gear is a pain in the ass. I hate those damn cliffs and rocks. __________________ We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars https://www.youtube.com/user/MrSpencerallen https://www.instagram.com/el_spencerino

01-20-2021, 07:40 AM	#4
cris Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 254	Do you specifically want a surf launch? You could always park at Malaga cove and wheel your kayak down to RAT beach, it’s all downhill!