Dana Point Info Request

[alanw]

I should be out there late morning/early afternoon tomorrow. It's a bit over a mile to the point from the harbor. Try all around the headlands, lots of reef around. The area just south of the red buoy can be good as well. A bit further north and you'll get into the Salt Creek kelp which can be great at times, depending on the kelp condition and the abundance of bait. The last time I was up there the kelp was looking unhealthy and the area was almost lifeless.

The surf is up a bit at the moment and the commute along the jetty can get a bit choppy with the bounce-back so keep alert.

[Pescador Paul]

Thanks to all for some very helpful information. I have a yellow Cobra Fish-n-Dive. If you see me, please do not hesitate to say hello.

Paul

[Iceman]

$20 is the current price for a kayak scoop, 1/2 scoop for pbers is $35.

[Pescador Paul]

I launched this morning at around 6:00. The line at the bait barge was long, so I opted to go without.

I paddled out to the headlands and worked this area from the rocks to the red buoy for no action at all. On the way back in I caught and released my only fish of the day, a 12 inch sand bass. It hit a white bucktail jig with a single plastic gray curly tail.

Paul

[jbl_91762]

Bummer about the slow day but heck you were out there. I tried to load up last night but looked up and saw almost full moon. That and my sore back was enough to skip it till my back is 100% Thanks for report. Did you not try to make bait or see other boats trying? Its been so slow in OC for some time now.

[Pescador Paul]

I did not try to make bait but saw several larger boats attempting to do so. I did not see anyone succeed.

Paul

[alanw]

I didn't make it out today either. Did you get a water temp? I think it just got too warm too fast. We may need a good upwelling to bring life back to the area.