Newport Harbor Spots - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

daperrin · 05-12-2022, 03:51 PM

Had the day off today and the wind forecast did not look good, so decided to hit the harbor. Its been a while since I caught a Spotty. I usually fish with plastic grubs and swim baits but decided to try and use a 15gm jig at the docks. That did the trick as the bass were eager to hit. There was a good tidal flow as well so that may have been a big part of it.

JohnMckroidJr · 05-12-2022, 07:19 PM

A good way to spend the afternoon -- nice-looking spotted bay bass.

Southwest Kayak Fishing · 05-12-2022, 07:27 PM

Can’t go wrong spending time in the harbor when the ocean’s not looking too good. Even better when the Spotties are cooperating.

Newport has been looking good lately.

05-12-2022, 03:51 PM	#1
daperrin www.TheKayakLaunch Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 241	Newport Harbor Spots Had the day off today and the wind forecast did not look good, so decided to hit the harbor. Its been a while since I caught a Spotty. I usually fish with plastic grubs and swim baits but decided to try and use a 15gm jig at the docks. That did the trick as the bass were eager to hit. There was a good tidal flow as well so that may have been a big part of it. Attached Images __________________ David P YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekayaklaunch https://www.instagram.com/thekayaklaunch

05-12-2022, 07:19 PM	#2
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,963	A good way to spend the afternoon -- nice-looking spotted bay bass.

05-12-2022, 07:27 PM	#3
Southwest Kayak Fishing Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Near Mission Viejo Posts: 196	Can’t go wrong spending time in the harbor when the ocean’s not looking too good. Even better when the Spotties are cooperating. Newport has been looking good lately.