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[ajcm648]

I went out a few weeks ago. Launched out off of 69th across from Ballast point. Lot of activity on the fish finder but started to freak myself out with all the seals swimming around so heading back and fished the harbor.

[Brian]

Originally Posted by ajcm648

I went out a few weeks ago. Launched out off of 69th across from Ballast point. Lot of activity on the fish finder but started to freak myself out with all the seals swimming around so heading back and fished the harbor.

Sounds like an interesting day out there. Definitely understand the seal situation. It gets sort of hectic when you they won't leave you alone and you're, well, alone.

[SoCalEDC]

Originally Posted by ajcm648

I went out a few weeks ago. Launched out off of 69th across from Ballast point. Lot of activity on the fish finder but started to freak myself out with all the seals swimming around so heading back and fished the harbor.

Whats the deal with leaving alamitos bay in a kayak? is it permitted or do you need to be motorized? I was under the impression that one of the harbors in the area would not allow non-motorized vessels use the inlet to pass in/out but I dont remember which one it is

[Mski]

Originally Posted by SoCalEDC

Whats the deal with leaving alamitos bay in a kayak? is it permitted or do you need to be motorized? I was under the impression that one of the harbors in the area would not allow non-motorized vessels use the inlet to pass in/out but I dont remember which one it is

Not sure about Los Alamitos but Anaheim Bay (controlled by the Naval Weapons Station) is still closed to kayakers, even if motorized I heard. Was hoping they would allow use by kayaks after they reconfigured the civilian channel but no for now. Have heard they might reconsider once they finish the project by building the munitions pier. I’m sure Andy at OEX will have the latest info.

[tak100]

Kayaks can use the channel in Los Alamitos bay channel. I see quite a few people that actually fish the channel but I just used it to get to the break wall or oil islands.

I was never hassled.

You do have to watch the boat traffic especially later in the day on weekends.