Newbie to Lobstering - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

JamesM · 09-29-2017, 01:08 PM

Johnny, Thanks for starting this thread. I couldn't be much helpful as I'm trying to learn it as well. For those of you who do it regularly, what is the chance a newbie will score? I am heading down to SoCal for Thanksgiving and thinking to bring my Outback with me. Scoring a Dungeness crab is not difficult up north, but I have heard lobster is kind different. Thanks! James

Mahigeer · 09-29-2017, 06:03 PM

If you have the right bait (which is different per many), all you need is the right place.

Rocky area next to sandy flats seems to be the best. Other wise it is very easy.

F&W rules differ from north to south.

No traps, snag lines, or tools if you are diving is allowed. Only hoop net, or hand if you are diving.

BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR EELS OR SCORPION FISH, when reaching into the hoop net. Especially if it is full of kelp. Glove are always recommended.

Good luck.

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09-29-2017, 01:08 PM	#1
JamesM Junior Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Castro Valley, CA Posts: 19	Johnny, Thanks for starting this thread. I couldn't be much helpful as I'm trying to learn it as well. For those of you who do it regularly, what is the chance a newbie will score? I am heading down to SoCal for Thanksgiving and thinking to bring my Outback with me. Scoring a Dungeness crab is not difficult up north, but I have heard lobster is kind different. Thanks! James

09-29-2017, 06:03 PM	#2
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	If you have the right bait (which is different per many), all you need is the right place. Rocky area next to sandy flats seems to be the best. Other wise it is very easy. F&W rules differ from north to south. No traps, snag lines, or tools if you are diving is allowed. Only hoop net, or hand if you are diving. BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR EELS OR SCORPION FISH, when reaching into the hoop net. Especially if it is full of kelp. Glove are always recommended. Good luck.