Perch. Where's the good surf fishin

[t-$money bussard]

X3 bolsa chica

another rarely fished spot is next to the surf and sand hotel in Laguna beach

[old_rookie]

I've gone to Torrey Pines - c-rig like the others mentioned, but also used crack - as in Gulp sand worms.

Also check socal surf fishing - http://www.scsurffishing.com/

[alfsteur]

Originally Posted by old_rookie

I've gone to Torrey Pines - c-rig like the others mentioned, but also used crack - as in Gulp sand worms.

Also check socal surf fishing - http://www.scsurffishing.com/

Check out the website posted above by old-rookie, forum for surffishing reports offer lots of intel. I surf fish 70% of the time, and yak fish 30%, I have to say TP state beach is a great place to start.... c-rig on superlight set up (i.e. 10#-15# test with 6-8# lead, anywhere from 1/4 to 1 oz weight) will do just fine. All along the coast is great, but watch out for MLPA zones (ie La Jolla, San Elijo) where there are specific regulations around fin species and also prohibits harvesting sandcrabs there. (link: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/mpa/scmpas_list.asp)

My other alternate spot with lots of success is south Mission Beach, from the jetty all the way up to the pier. Note, sandcrabs are the go-to bait when they're around... most folks also pack some gulp sandworm if don't want the trouble of pumping ghost shrimps or buying bloodworms, but I have to say.. ghosties and bloodworms will nearly guarantee you a bite!

that said... good luck... PM me if you have questions!

[kiyo21]

Originally Posted by old_rookie

I've gone to Torrey Pines - c-rig like the others mentioned, but also used crack - as in Gulp sand worms.

Also check socal surf fishing - http://www.scsurffishing.com/

the guy there are great and super helpful, they do free surf fishing seminars. went to a couple and they are very well organized with awesome giveaways too.

I'm gunna hit the sand tonight and see what i can get and check out the conditions for a morning float maybe out of newport

[WildernessWanker]

Surf fishing is the way to go! Every summer my family will go camping at Carpinteria State Beach and surf fishing is the only way to keep fishing after my wife tells me that I can't go kayaking anymore because I need so spend more time on the beach with family since it is a "family trip." Where there is a will there is a way, sometimes you just have to switch rods and your target species!

[rieffer]

Crystal Cove in North Laguna is good.
The east end of Balboa peninsula between the jetties.
In Huntington, from Brookhurst up to Warner always works.
I pretty much use the Gulp camo worm exclusively, but mix it up with a 2"curly tail grub, motor oil, once in a while.
Carolina rig with no longer than a 16" 6# leader. 1/2 to 1 oz. egg sinker.
High tide. I've had killer days at sunset with the right tide. Good luck.

[andrewtp]

Does this time of year produce from surf?

[Raskal311]

Originally Posted by rieffer

Crystal Cove in North Laguna is good.
The east end of Balboa peninsula between the jetties.
In Huntington, from Brookhurst up to Warner always works.
I pretty much use the Gulp camo worm exclusively, but mix it up with a 2"curly tail grub, motor oil, once in a while.
Carolina rig with no longer than a 16" 6# leader. 1/2 to 1 oz. egg sinker.
High tide. I've had killer days at sunset with the right tide. Good luck.

I did exactly that a few years ago and didnt catch a single fish on six trips :S

[socal_matt]

Originally Posted by t-$money bussard

another rarely fished spot is next to the surf and sand hotel in Laguna beach

Uh...I'm pretty sure Laguna is off limits for fishing.

Anyways, another good spot to go is South Crystal Cove, that's if you don't mind dealing with some rocky areas. There's a ton of perch down there of all sorts, Black Surf Perch, Barred Surf Perch, Shiner Perch, there are even some Opaleye and bass in the shallows over there too.