Silver Strand Beach - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ratdog · 12-10-2008, 02:58 PM

I've surffished the bayside many times with live ghostshrimp and its always been great fishing no matter what time of the year. (the little lagoon is a dead area). Only thing on the ocean side is perch and rays.

MalibuJohnny · 12-11-2008, 08:25 AM

I inderstand form the blogs that this place can get out a hand during the summer. I guess thats why the trolls at the gate give you the details "in detail" about the rules!

Hey, I am out to have a good time.. but not have to deal with the drunked fools who could ruin it for may family. We are going again in the spring a give it another go!

MVC · 12-11-2008, 11:22 AM

It is a nice location for fishing other places in San Diego but the problem is they lock the gate at night and do not open it till 8:00 am in the morning. If you are planning on fishing Shelter Island or Mission Bay you can't get on the water until after 8:00 am.

dniss · 12-12-2008, 07:40 PM

If you're using the Strand as a home base and you need to get away early, park a vehicle across the highway in the Cays development with your gear stashed. Hike out, get in the car and jam! There's plenty of fish to be had in the South Bay, just not a lot of monsters. Bring a shrimp pump and hit the bayside to make bait at tides under 3'. Dropshot 12"-18" up to keep your bait outta the eelgrass. You ought to catch something, at least some spots, maybe a bonefish, which will you make you smile on light tackle.

MalibuJohnny · 12-15-2008, 09:19 AM

There is a tunnel that takes you across the highway into the bayside...kinda scary to leave anything lying around

I launched there and called for pick up...I spoke to a few people who have had great luck wiht ghost shrimp...Next time I will try those!

We are going to get another try, in a few weeks. (IF ITS NOT TO COLD) The wife won't like it!

12-11-2008, 08:25 AM	#2
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Silver Strand... I inderstand form the blogs that this place can get out a hand during the summer. I guess thats why the trolls at the gate give you the details "in detail" about the rules! Hey, I am out to have a good time.. but not have to deal with the drunked fools who could ruin it for may family. We are going again in the spring a give it another go! __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

12-12-2008, 07:40 PM	#4
dniss Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 77	Strategy for early getaway If you're using the Strand as a home base and you need to get away early, park a vehicle across the highway in the Cays development with your gear stashed. Hike out, get in the car and jam! There's plenty of fish to be had in the South Bay, just not a lot of monsters. Bring a shrimp pump and hit the bayside to make bait at tides under 3'. Dropshot 12"-18" up to keep your bait outta the eelgrass. You ought to catch something, at least some spots, maybe a bonefish, which will you make you smile on light tackle.

12-15-2008, 09:19 AM	#5
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Silver Strand There is a tunnel that takes you across the highway into the bayside...kinda scary to leave anything lying around I launched there and called for pick up...I spoke to a few people who have had great luck wiht ghost shrimp...Next time I will try those! We are going to get another try, in a few weeks. (IF ITS NOT TO COLD) The wife won't like it! __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

12-10-2008, 02:58 PM	#1
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	I've surffished the bayside many times with live ghostshrimp and its always been great fishing no matter what time of the year. (the little lagoon is a dead area). Only thing on the ocean side is perch and rays.

12-11-2008, 11:22 AM	#3
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	It is a nice location for fishing other places in San Diego but the problem is they lock the gate at night and do not open it till 8:00 am in the morning. If you are planning on fishing Shelter Island or Mission Bay you can't get on the water until after 8:00 am.