Salt Creek Beach - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

coxtanker421 · 11-29-2011, 03:47 PM

Amish Ed · 11-29-2011, 04:06 PM

Good thing I'm not a marine. Our country would be screwed.

Devildawgjj · 11-29-2011, 05:09 PM

I'm going to ask the War Dept. (wife) if it's a go for me on Thursday morning

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I'll just recon the area and see what's practical for me to launch from.

For those that don't know....Marine is always capitalized.

WahooUSMA · 12-01-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Devildawgjj

I'm going to ask the War Dept. (wife) if it's a go for me on Thursday morning

.
I'll just recon the area and see what's practical for me to launch from.

For those that don't know....Marine is always capitalized.

LMAO....Got to be photo shopped!

Mr. Adventure · 12-01-2011, 12:03 PM

I went to crescent Bay one cove up from fishermans cove just because I knew the terrain and could find my way back in the dark. an intense hill to drag the kayak up and down, I dunno how it compares to salt creek

PAL · 12-01-2011, 12:38 PM

Nice one Devil Dog. I remember when you guys got to watch from offshore while VII Corps US Army did the heavy lifting. All but the Tiger Brigade - 'ol Uncle Sam loaned you a few tanks named after - that's right - an Army general. Hand it to you though, the Marines knew where to aim the pointy end. Born fighters! Marines are great to secure a flank - just be sure to speak in small words.

Montesdad · 12-01-2011, 01:21 PM

I've launched a couple of times from the Salt Creek area to get to the kelp beds. One needs to roll down towards the west end of the beach and launch / land there. It is one miserable trip back up that steep hill to the parking lot and you probably should take a few breaks or have a friend help you up.

I was stopped last time by a newer female ranger who indicated I should not be launching and landing there. Told her I've launched and landed at San Clemente pier, Doheny, Crystal Cove etc. and could not find anything preventing a launch and landing there. Mentioned that I went way out of the way of any potential watergoers. She pulled out her book of regs and could not located anything specific preventing a kayak (as it's not a boat) from launching and since it's not an SUP, (as I mentioned to her) is classed like a surfboard.

Anyway, got down and launched early before the lifeguards even set up and you gotta land somewhere. After a couple of times doing that, now I take the long way around from the marina.

taggermike · 12-02-2011, 01:14 PM

X2 with Montesdad. I've dealt with the "Authority" mind set around there too. YOU CAN'T, oh wait maybe you can. At fisherman"s Cove I had an 18 year old, very young any way, life guard demanded to see my fishing license. I'm sure she had zero authority to do that but I figured if I refused she'd get on the radio to some one who did and have them grill me for a while. I paddled out at 1 foot Doho and after landing through the "pounding" ankle high waves I got a lecture from the life guard that I was unsafe and could have lost control of my kayak and injured some one. I even stayed as far to the jetty side and as far away from the surfers as possible and I still got the authority lecture. I had some real trouble keeping a civil tonge in my head. Mike

MVC · 12-03-2011, 03:44 PM

Fished Dana Point today. Reset the trip meter on my GPS and launched from Baby Beach to the bait barge and out to the kelp about 1 mile north of the red marker. The round trip mileage was 9 miles. Not too hard on a Hobie. The trip paid off with a 34 inch halibut. I will post a pic once I get them downloaded. Did not see any other kayakers out.

lowprofile · 11-30-2011, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by coxtanker421

just tired ones.

taggermike · 11-30-2011, 10:04 AM

Great photo devildog. Talk about an "army of one". I used to launch out of fisherman's cove to give kayak tours. We went down the bluff on the north side of the cove but there is a faily easy stair case on the south side. I never caught oo much in OC, but then I didn't give it my best efforts either. Mostly bass and few short halibut. I did have a fun shallow water sculpin bite just south of fisherman's cove. If you find them be EXTREAMLY careful. Sculpin in your lap = no bueno. They all get a "hair cut" befor the come aboard. Mike

Mr. Adventure · 11-30-2011, 10:24 AM

First time I went kayaking my buddy and I were floating on the kelp by Seal Rock and two BIG WSB swim right by the kayak just a foot or two under the surface. That was when I knew I needed to start fishing hah hah.

I'm going to try to check out Dead mans reef today, 200 yrd straight out from seal rock. or I'll try. I really need to get a gps to home in on stuff like this but I'll have some fun regardless

Iceman · 11-30-2011, 04:07 PM

Fishermans cove today at 7:30ish

lots of beat up squid looking to hide out under the yak from the mackerel attack. Slow fishing other than the relentless mackerel. Killer conditions, fished until 2:00

bus kid · 11-30-2011, 06:22 PM

Is that Mr Green with you?

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Fishermans cove today at 7:30ish lots of beat up squid looking to hide out under the yak from the mackerel attack. Slow fishing other than the relentless mackerel. Killer conditions, fished until 2:00

kobra · 11-30-2011, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

Is that Mr Green with you?

Good eyes David. Hard to miss a landwhale sighting.

Vikingj · 11-30-2011, 07:19 PM

Personally, I agree with Yani-the easiest way is to paddle from Doho or Dana harbor in the AM. I make the trip about 3x/month and it takes about 45-50 min going and a little less to return.
Further north the Montage in s. Laguna has public parking and a cement ramp that goes down to a semi-protected cove. A little easier and more launchable than Salt Creek.

11-29-2011, 03:47 PM	#1
coxtanker421 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 270	No such thing as a lazy Marine

11-29-2011, 04:06 PM	#2
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Good thing I'm not a marine. Our country would be screwed. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

12-01-2011, 01:21 PM	#7
Montesdad Grey Haired Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 53	I've launched a couple of times from the Salt Creek area to get to the kelp beds. One needs to roll down towards the west end of the beach and launch / land there. It is one miserable trip back up that steep hill to the parking lot and you probably should take a few breaks or have a friend help you up. I was stopped last time by a newer female ranger who indicated I should not be launching and landing there. Told her I've launched and landed at San Clemente pier, Doheny, Crystal Cove etc. and could not find anything preventing a launch and landing there. Mentioned that I went way out of the way of any potential watergoers. She pulled out her book of regs and could not located anything specific preventing a kayak (as it's not a boat) from launching and since it's not an SUP, (as I mentioned to her) is classed like a surfboard. Anyway, got down and launched early before the lifeguards even set up and you gotta land somewhere. After a couple of times doing that, now I take the long way around from the marina. __________________ - - - "I'm fishing as hard as I can" - - -

11-30-2011, 04:07 PM	#13
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Fishermans cove today at 7:30ish lots of beat up squid looking to hide out under the yak from the mackerel attack. Slow fishing other than the relentless mackerel. Killer conditions, fished until 2:00 __________________

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11-29-2011, 05:09 PM	#3
Devildawgjj Kayak BOOT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ventura County Posts: 251	I'm going to ask the War Dept. (wife) if it's a go for me on Thursday morning . I'll just recon the area and see what's practical for me to launch from. For those that don't know....Marine is always capitalized.

12-01-2011, 12:03 PM	#5
Mr. Adventure Damn Hippy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 311	I went to crescent Bay one cove up from fishermans cove just because I knew the terrain and could find my way back in the dark. an intense hill to drag the kayak up and down, I dunno how it compares to salt creek

12-01-2011, 12:38 PM	#6
PAL Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 754	Nice one Devil Dog. I remember when you guys got to watch from offshore while VII Corps US Army did the heavy lifting. All but the Tiger Brigade - 'ol Uncle Sam loaned you a few tanks named after - that's right - an Army general. Hand it to you though, the Marines knew where to aim the pointy end. Born fighters! Marines are great to secure a flank - just be sure to speak in small words.

12-02-2011, 01:14 PM	#8
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	X2 with Montesdad. I've dealt with the "Authority" mind set around there too. YOU CAN'T, oh wait maybe you can. At fisherman"s Cove I had an 18 year old, very young any way, life guard demanded to see my fishing license. I'm sure she had zero authority to do that but I figured if I refused she'd get on the radio to some one who did and have them grill me for a while. I paddled out at 1 foot Doho and after landing through the "pounding" ankle high waves I got a lecture from the life guard that I was unsafe and could have lost control of my kayak and injured some one. I even stayed as far to the jetty side and as far away from the surfers as possible and I still got the authority lecture. I had some real trouble keeping a civil tonge in my head. Mike

12-03-2011, 03:44 PM	#9
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	Fished Dana Point today. Reset the trip meter on my GPS and launched from Baby Beach to the bait barge and out to the kelp about 1 mile north of the red marker. The round trip mileage was 9 miles. Not too hard on a Hobie. The trip paid off with a 34 inch halibut. I will post a pic once I get them downloaded. Did not see any other kayakers out.

11-30-2011, 10:04 AM	#11
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Great photo devildog. Talk about an "army of one". I used to launch out of fisherman's cove to give kayak tours. We went down the bluff on the north side of the cove but there is a faily easy stair case on the south side. I never caught oo much in OC, but then I didn't give it my best efforts either. Mostly bass and few short halibut. I did have a fun shallow water sculpin bite just south of fisherman's cove. If you find them be EXTREAMLY careful. Sculpin in your lap = no bueno. They all get a "hair cut" befor the come aboard. Mike

11-30-2011, 10:24 AM	#12
Mr. Adventure Damn Hippy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 311	First time I went kayaking my buddy and I were floating on the kelp by Seal Rock and two BIG WSB swim right by the kayak just a foot or two under the surface. That was when I knew I needed to start fishing hah hah. I'm going to try to check out Dead mans reef today, 200 yrd straight out from seal rock. or I'll try. I really need to get a gps to home in on stuff like this but I'll have some fun regardless

11-30-2011, 07:19 PM	#16
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Personally, I agree with Yani-the easiest way is to paddle from Doho or Dana harbor in the AM. I make the trip about 3x/month and it takes about 45-50 min going and a little less to return. Further north the Montage in s. Laguna has public parking and a cement ramp that goes down to a semi-protected cove. A little easier and more launchable than Salt Creek.