Where to launch to fish just south of Newport Harbor - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Ohana · 03-11-2010, 08:03 PM

Hello everyone:

My wife has a soccer game on Sunday afternoon, so I am planning to get in some early Sunday morning fishing and I would like to try the coves just south of the Newport Harbor entrance.

Any advice on where to launch from to quickly get outside the harbor and head south?

Thanks for any recommendations!

Kevin

Gino · 03-11-2010, 08:07 PM

ohana!

Launch at the end of Balboa street.

55 south turns into Newport Avenue, then into Balboa street. Stay left all the way threw the neighborhoods It will fork twice, stay left. Launch will be on ur left side. Its the closest non surf launch to where you want to fish.

Pm or cal me if you need more directions.

Iceman · 03-11-2010, 09:13 PM

What Gino said, N St and Balboa, lil beach with a retaining wall, quick paddle out.

wmbeusch · 03-11-2010, 09:48 PM

J street is good to.

greenscales · 03-11-2010, 10:32 PM

If you time your launch w/the tides and are used to pacing yourself, try the Coast Guard Beach. You need wheels and need to get there early, limited street parking due to construction. But you have a restroom, outside shower to wash off the sand, and your vehicle will be parked. The paddle is probably less than 200 yards more than Balboa. You will appreciate the amenities when you land. Also saves 20 minutes of driving on Balboa Peninsula.

Ohana · 03-12-2010, 08:58 AM

Everyone:

Thanks for the recommendations!

Kevin

03-11-2010, 08:03 PM	#1
Ohana Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coto de Caza, CA Posts: 155	Where to launch to fish just south of Newport Harbor Hello everyone: My wife has a soccer game on Sunday afternoon, so I am planning to get in some early Sunday morning fishing and I would like to try the coves just south of the Newport Harbor entrance. Any advice on where to launch from to quickly get outside the harbor and head south? Thanks for any recommendations! Kevin

03-11-2010, 09:13 PM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	What Gino said, N St and Balboa, lil beach with a retaining wall, quick paddle out. __________________

03-11-2010, 09:48 PM	#4
wmbeusch Wild Man John Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: La Mirada Posts: 34	Newport Harbor J street is good to.

03-11-2010, 10:32 PM	#5
greenscales greenscales Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Monrovia Posts: 116	Time the tides If you time your launch w/the tides and are used to pacing yourself, try the Coast Guard Beach. You need wheels and need to get there early, limited street parking due to construction. But you have a restroom, outside shower to wash off the sand, and your vehicle will be parked. The paddle is probably less than 200 yards more than Balboa. You will appreciate the amenities when you land. Also saves 20 minutes of driving on Balboa Peninsula.

03-11-2010, 08:07 PM	#2
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	ohana! Launch at the end of Balboa street. 55 south turns into Newport Avenue, then into Balboa street. Stay left all the way threw the neighborhoods It will fork twice, stay left. Launch will be on ur left side. Its the closest non surf launch to where you want to fish. Pm or cal me if you need more directions.

03-12-2010, 08:58 AM	#6
Ohana Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coto de Caza, CA Posts: 155	Everyone: Thanks for the recommendations! Kevin