Seal Beach Pier area - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Rocketfish · 08-04-2016, 01:19 PM

Does anyone ever take their yak and fish the jetty or the general area around the pier? I saw a lone yakker there once and was curious how the fishing is. I'm mostly wondering about the end of the jetty inaccessible by land because of the fence.

ful-rac · 08-04-2016, 02:59 PM

I know Steve (Landwhale) used to fish there all the time. You can catch bass, halibut, sharks and rays around there. Gotta be careful not to wander into the military base on the other side of the jetty with the fence...otherwise they get pissed!

King Saba · 08-04-2016, 03:06 PM

I might be mistaken, but if you plan to launch from Huntington Harbor you aren't allowed to go past the PCH bridge and past the harbor mouth even if you are not fishing.

ful-rac · 08-04-2016, 03:09 PM

Your not mistaken, your right you cannot cross under the bridge otherwise some nice people with a mounted machine gun will pay you a visit.

Rocketfish · 08-04-2016, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Your not mistaken, your right you cannot cross under the bridge otherwise some nice people with a mounted machine gun will pay you a visit.

hahahaha. i wasn't going to even attempt that. I plan on launching somewhere near the pier. either that, OR, i was going to launch from Alamitos bay and peddle out that way. It doesn't seem very far from alamitos bay jetty to that one.

Thanks guys!

King Saba · 08-04-2016, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Your not mistaken, your right you cannot cross under the bridge otherwise some nice people with a mounted machine gun will pay you a visit.

That ain't right. We just want to go fishing is all.

FleshandBlood · 08-04-2016, 04:25 PM

I live off 14th st. in Seal and just fished that area 2 weeks ago. Didn't catch anything though was trying to fish before work and had to cut it pretty short. Mainly wanted to see how the launch and landing would be. I have heard that there are big bass on the wall and it doesn't get fished often so it can be rewarding. Seal is known for kicking out big butts now and then. If you are planning to fish the area no need to launch in alamitos Bay. Wheel your kayak down 15th St past dolphin market to the sand and walk towards the south jetty. If you launch relatively near the rocks itll be the best spot. There aren't a ton of waves in that section mainly surges of water mixed with light shore break. You have to act quick and commit when when you go out and come in or you'll be flat on the sand instead of paddling on top of the water but it is definitely do able.

08-04-2016, 01:19 PM	#1
Rocketfish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: North O.C. Posts: 156	Seal Beach Pier area Does anyone ever take their yak and fish the jetty or the general area around the pier? I saw a lone yakker there once and was curious how the fishing is. I'm mostly wondering about the end of the jetty inaccessible by land because of the fence.

08-04-2016, 02:59 PM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	I know Steve (Landwhale) used to fish there all the time. You can catch bass, halibut, sharks and rays around there. Gotta be careful not to wander into the military base on the other side of the jetty with the fence...otherwise they get pissed! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

08-04-2016, 03:09 PM	#4
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Your not mistaken, your right you cannot cross under the bridge otherwise some nice people with a mounted machine gun will pay you a visit. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

08-04-2016, 03:06 PM	#3
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	I might be mistaken, but if you plan to launch from Huntington Harbor you aren't allowed to go past the PCH bridge and past the harbor mouth even if you are not fishing.

08-04-2016, 04:25 PM	#7
FleshandBlood Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 86	I live off 14th st. in Seal and just fished that area 2 weeks ago. Didn't catch anything though was trying to fish before work and had to cut it pretty short. Mainly wanted to see how the launch and landing would be. I have heard that there are big bass on the wall and it doesn't get fished often so it can be rewarding. Seal is known for kicking out big butts now and then. If you are planning to fish the area no need to launch in alamitos Bay. Wheel your kayak down 15th St past dolphin market to the sand and walk towards the south jetty. If you launch relatively near the rocks itll be the best spot. There aren't a ton of waves in that section mainly surges of water mixed with light shore break. You have to act quick and commit when when you go out and come in or you'll be flat on the sand instead of paddling on top of the water but it is definitely do able.