Grunion Run - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TheSherThang · 07-02-2008, 02:27 PM

Looking to go on a Grunion Run this weekend. Know any beaches that open late enough for that? I know LA County Beaches close at 10pm.

esdees · 07-02-2008, 02:45 PM

I've seen good runs at Ocean Beach (San Diego). As far as I know, most beaches in SD don't close at night.

cameron2007 · 07-02-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by esdees

I've seen good runs at Ocean Beach (San Diego). As far as I know, most beaches in SD don't close at night.

no la jolla gets closed at 10:00

esdees · 07-03-2008, 05:24 PM

What do you mean by "closed"? I've launched and landed there after ten without any problems. Is it posted? I must admit, I don't read the signs that are at the entrance. Regardless, you can't collect grunions or do any other type of fishing there at any time.

Willy · 07-03-2008, 07:15 PM

I have gone to the beaches in Pacific beach, and the beach just north of the Mission Bay jetty. The parking lot there, at the jetty, closes at ten, but you can walk out onto the beach and park on the street outside the gate. That is where I have seen the best Grunion Runs. Bring a flashlight.

Willy

Vikingj · 07-03-2008, 08:20 PM

Doheny Beach at the base of the breakwater is always a productive spot with nearby metered parking. It "officially" closes ( I think 10PM is posted?) but grunion hunters are allowed after hours. I've asked county sheriff and state park rangers about hours and been told that late hrs on grunion nights are not enforced as long as you are not loud or disruptive. I've been there several times and once was approached by a polite DFG to check for license. Good luck.

cameron2007 · 07-03-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by esdees

What do you mean by "closed"? I've launched and landed there after ten without any problems. Is it posted? I must admit, I don't read the signs that are at the entrance. Regardless, you can't collect grunions or do any other type of fishing there at any time.

last time my fanily went to lajolla for the grunion run @ ten the cops came and started giving tickets so youre sadly mistaken

sdcityboy · 07-03-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cameron2007

last time my fanily went to lajolla for the grunion run @ ten the cops came and started giving tickets so youre sadly mistaken

tickets for being on the beach? or are you talking about parking in the lot?

regardless you can't grunion hunt at la jolla shores!

ibbeerbum · 07-04-2008, 04:34 AM

I live down in Imperial Beach there is no problem down here or on the silver strand state beach.

esdees · 07-04-2008, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by cameron2007

last time my fanily went to lajolla for the grunion run @ ten the cops came and started giving tickets so youre sadly mistaken

Lame!

quietman · 07-06-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikingj

Doheny Beach at the base of the breakwater is always a productive spot with nearby metered parking. It "officially" closes ( I think 10PM is posted?) but grunion hunters are allowed after hours. I've asked county sheriff and state park rangers about hours and been told that late hrs on grunion nights are not enforced as long as you are not loud or disruptive. I've been there several times and once was approached by a polite DFG to check for license. Good luck.

Yep.

I have caught lotsa grunion there, great spot, and the cops/dfg are cool.

Back five or so years ago yani would float around out there in a shark donut and I would yak it up for whatever would bite.

We never did that well.

But always had a good time...

JR

cameron2007 · 07-07-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sdcityboy

tickets for being on the beach? or are you talking about parking in the lot?

regardless you can't grunion hunt at la jolla shores!

yeah we wernt hunting them we just wanted to see them

One Rev · 07-07-2008, 01:23 PM

That is very strange. I would have to have some official word about walking on the beach after 10pm. If that's the case then shut down them tourist staying at the lodge because they are out after 10 on the beach. I know they can close the gates to the parking lot but not the street. Like I said, I just don't see how they can enforce something like that.

Mike R

07-02-2008, 02:27 PM	#1
TheSherThang Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 82	Grunion Run Looking to go on a Grunion Run this weekend. Know any beaches that open late enough for that? I know LA County Beaches close at 10pm.

07-03-2008, 05:24 PM	#4
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	What do you mean by "closed"? I've launched and landed there after ten without any problems. Is it posted? I must admit, I don't read the signs that are at the entrance. Regardless, you can't collect grunions or do any other type of fishing there at any time. Last edited by esdees; 07-03-2008 at 05:46 PM.

07-02-2008, 02:45 PM	#2
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	I've seen good runs at Ocean Beach (San Diego). As far as I know, most beaches in SD don't close at night.

07-03-2008, 07:15 PM	#5
Willy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Jolla Posts: 189	I have gone to the beaches in Pacific beach, and the beach just north of the Mission Bay jetty. The parking lot there, at the jetty, closes at ten, but you can walk out onto the beach and park on the street outside the gate. That is where I have seen the best Grunion Runs. Bring a flashlight. Willy

07-03-2008, 08:20 PM	#6
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Doheny Beach at the base of the breakwater is always a productive spot with nearby metered parking. It "officially" closes ( I think 10PM is posted?) but grunion hunters are allowed after hours. I've asked county sheriff and state park rangers about hours and been told that late hrs on grunion nights are not enforced as long as you are not loud or disruptive. I've been there several times and once was approached by a polite DFG to check for license. Good luck.

07-04-2008, 04:34 AM	#9
ibbeerbum Junior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: imperial beach Posts: 13	I live down in Imperial Beach there is no problem down here or on the silver strand state beach.

07-07-2008, 01:23 PM	#13
One Rev Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 65	That is very strange. I would have to have some official word about walking on the beach after 10pm. If that's the case then shut down them tourist staying at the lodge because they are out after 10 on the beach. I know they can close the gates to the parking lot but not the street. Like I said, I just don't see how they can enforce something like that. Mike R