Leo Carrillo better for surfing than yakking - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

smithers · 04-13-2013, 09:05 AM

In SB, I have launched from two spots:

Right at beach in Refugio state park is totally sheltered spot (hence name?) This is easiest surf launch spot I've seen anywhere. Either camp and launch in grey light (spots get reserved well in advance...) or pay $10 for parking and go for day but downside is ranger shack opens at 8 or 10 AM I can't remember.

There is also a launch spot 2 miles north of Refugio. Park in dirt patch right off freeway and carry the yak down a short bumpy path. This spot made me glad I got a Revo 11 over the pro angler.

My other launch spot up here is near Rincon, just S of Faria. Fishing probably not as good as SB but I saw a lot of bait last time and drive is about half for me. My next trip will be there.
Check out Google Earth with these coordinates:
34°19'0.62"N
119°21'55.10"W

You can park there on street right off the 101. Coords show stairs (about 12 steps) through rocks where you can carry yak down to beach. Not sure how high surf comes so I'd plan to avoid high tide launch or land. There is a nice little beach just S of steps next to red house which is landmark for coming back in.

Also, I'd like to learn Hueneme launch spots so I can go after some halibut in that area so if you have any pointers plz share thanks.

captnblood34 · 04-13-2013, 06:15 PM

Don't let this discourage you, I dive Leo and you don't have to paddle far to find what ever it is your looking for. Loaded with life! Did you try landing straight out from the rock?? If you grew up surfing than you should know better to launch/land 100-200 meters south of where most of the surfers and spongers get in. Always calmer even on a tossed day.

Jay

WildernessWanker · 04-13-2013, 09:31 PM

Yeah, I was perhaps a bit hasty in my drive to get out in the water instead of finding a better launch site or taking the time to really pay attention to the surf. That, and the fact I've launched in bigger and was feeling a tad bit cocky I suppose.

Lesson learned though and reality checked, I'm back to being humble and patient.

04-13-2013, 09:05 AM	#1
smithers Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 39	SB launch, also Faria In SB, I have launched from two spots: Right at beach in Refugio state park is totally sheltered spot (hence name?) This is easiest surf launch spot I've seen anywhere. Either camp and launch in grey light (spots get reserved well in advance...) or pay $10 for parking and go for day but downside is ranger shack opens at 8 or 10 AM I can't remember. There is also a launch spot 2 miles north of Refugio. Park in dirt patch right off freeway and carry the yak down a short bumpy path. This spot made me glad I got a Revo 11 over the pro angler. My other launch spot up here is near Rincon, just S of Faria. Fishing probably not as good as SB but I saw a lot of bait last time and drive is about half for me. My next trip will be there. Check out Google Earth with these coordinates: 34°19'0.62"N 119°21'55.10"W You can park there on street right off the 101. Coords show stairs (about 12 steps) through rocks where you can carry yak down to beach. Not sure how high surf comes so I'd plan to avoid high tide launch or land. There is a nice little beach just S of steps next to red house which is landmark for coming back in. Also, I'd like to learn Hueneme launch spots so I can go after some halibut in that area so if you have any pointers plz share thanks.

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04-13-2013, 06:15 PM	#2
captnblood34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Otay Posts: 704	Don't let this discourage you, I dive Leo and you don't have to paddle far to find what ever it is your looking for. Loaded with life! Did you try landing straight out from the rock?? If you grew up surfing than you should know better to launch/land 100-200 meters south of where most of the surfers and spongers get in. Always calmer even on a tossed day. Jay

04-13-2013, 09:31 PM	#3
WildernessWanker WildernessWanker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 345	Yeah, I was perhaps a bit hasty in my drive to get out in the water instead of finding a better launch site or taking the time to really pay attention to the surf. That, and the fact I've launched in bigger and was feeling a tad bit cocky I suppose. Lesson learned though and reality checked, I'm back to being humble and patient.