Camp / kayak suggestions.. Need help asap - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

momo fish · 05-23-2013, 10:42 PM

thanks.. What is camp site called?

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Originally Posted by dorado50

If you plan on camping in LJ get there before 7am as most spots are all claimed by 8am.

JeffB · 05-24-2013, 07:03 AM

If you were to go the Pendleton route, your kids can watch you from the jetty wall or Oceanside harbor. Echo1 fishes out of there all the time with his kid on the back of his Revo. Plenty of docks to fish. I would recommend 3"-4" swim baits with 1/2oz lead heads or you can fish the wall outside. Recommend the same sizes, but may add a 3/4oz to it. Or you can fish the ARs out a little ways. They are killer for monster sandbass. The harbor should be full of halibut this time of year as well. May/June was always killer for me while stationed there.

ful-rac · 05-24-2013, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by momo fish

thanks.. What is camp site called?

Camp Dorado50!

roadx · 05-24-2013, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dorado50

If you plan on camping in LJ get there before 7am as most spots are all claimed by 8am.

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Camp Dorado50!

i think dorado50 is inviting him to camp in his front yard

just get there by 7:00am

momo fish · 05-24-2013, 06:20 PM

And i WILL be there !!!

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Originally Posted by roadx

i think dorado50 is inviting him to camp in his front yard

just get there by 7:00am

stephenG · 05-24-2013, 06:34 PM

There is a state camp site off of Cristanitos rd exit just north of the Base. It has access to the trestles beach area. But I would guess its packed due to the long weekend. Same stands true for most any public camp area.

momo fish · 05-24-2013, 06:56 PM

Yup.. afaid to head home and face the music as i have been calling around trying to find open spots.. my only hope at this point is to pack all my camp gear and kayak and drive to the different areas to see if anyone cancelled and if there is open spots..

worst case hotels which my wife loves, but me and my 2 boys prefer to sleep outdoors in our tents and read books or watch outdoor shows on the ipad..

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Originally Posted by stephenG

There is a state camp site off of Cristanitos rd exit just north of the Base. It has access to the trestles beach area. But I would guess its packed due to the long weekend. Same stands true for most any public camp area.

momo fish · 05-24-2013, 06:57 PM

Appreaciate everyones help in this, especially the info on the camp site by the base.. told all my co-workers today and they are looking into it for summer.. will be checking the site all day on the road so anymore suggestions for where to camp or kayak close to Carlsbad, Oceanside and down to LJ area would be helpful..

beef78 · 05-24-2013, 07:39 PM

I have camped at Pendleton and at the San Onofre State Beach. I don't think the military beach is open to public. The State Beach, however, is. I liked camping there, but you have to dive to another place to launch your kayak. Unless you want to wheel your kayak down a cliff trail about a half mile long. It's only about a mile away from the campground. Watch out for surfers. MOST IMPORTANT: Both campgrounds are pretty close to the train tracks, so you might wake up in the middle of the night from that. And, if you go to the state beach, look at google maps before you reserve a site and make sure it's not close to the border patrol checkpoint on the adjacent freeway or you will hear their announcing circuit all night.

05-24-2013, 07:03 AM	#2
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	If you were to go the Pendleton route, your kids can watch you from the jetty wall or Oceanside harbor. Echo1 fishes out of there all the time with his kid on the back of his Revo. Plenty of docks to fish. I would recommend 3"-4" swim baits with 1/2oz lead heads or you can fish the wall outside. Recommend the same sizes, but may add a 3/4oz to it. Or you can fish the ARs out a little ways. They are killer for monster sandbass. The harbor should be full of halibut this time of year as well. May/June was always killer for me while stationed there. __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

05-24-2013, 07:39 PM	#9
beef78 Large Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 316	I have camped at Pendleton and at the San Onofre State Beach. I don't think the military beach is open to public. The State Beach, however, is. I liked camping there, but you have to dive to another place to launch your kayak. Unless you want to wheel your kayak down a cliff trail about a half mile long. It's only about a mile away from the campground. Watch out for surfers. MOST IMPORTANT: Both campgrounds are pretty close to the train tracks, so you might wake up in the middle of the night from that. And, if you go to the state beach, look at google maps before you reserve a site and make sure it's not close to the border patrol checkpoint on the adjacent freeway or you will hear their announcing circuit all night. __________________ "I shall not tiptoe through life to arrive safely at death."

05-24-2013, 06:34 PM	#6
stephenG Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Clemente Posts: 97	There is a state camp site off of Cristanitos rd exit just north of the Base. It has access to the trestles beach area. But I would guess its packed due to the long weekend. Same stands true for most any public camp area.

05-24-2013, 06:57 PM	#8
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Appreaciate everyones help in this, especially the info on the camp site by the base.. told all my co-workers today and they are looking into it for summer.. will be checking the site all day on the road so anymore suggestions for where to camp or kayak close to Carlsbad, Oceanside and down to LJ area would be helpful..