Newport / Corona Del Mar Kayak Launch Areas - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

zrbite · 10-21-2013, 06:29 PM

I'm planning on moving to Irvine and was wondering if anyone has gone kayaking for lobster there. It looks like the closest area is the jetty by Corona Del Mar.
Where do people launch from?

The state beach closes at 10 (if you launch here, do you park outside up the hill? That's a long haul to bring a kayak back to your car).

Any other areas to launch and not worry about your car being past curfew? I usually go until midnight. I see something called Kid Beach on Channel Rd that might be possible. Any ideas?

StinkyMatt · 10-21-2013, 07:08 PM

Newport harbor coast guard station. Free easy parking till ten. Have parked there past ten without issues. However if concerned about following the rules park on the street right outside of the coat guard station.

Good luck finding lobsters there.

zrbite · 10-21-2013, 09:06 PM

Thanks! Is that the only location? Do people stick to the jetty or go inside the bay? It seems packed of moored boats.

FishRaiden · 10-21-2013, 09:09 PM

I always launch on M Street dock. No curfew parking since its a residential area. And its just a tad bit of a shorter paddle than the CG station.

MrM · 10-22-2013, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Good luck finding lobsters there.

zrbite · 10-22-2013, 08:27 AM

Something I should know about lobsters there? Do they not go around that area?

GR6RR · 10-22-2013, 08:54 AM

most people don't like to give out too many information, you're on the right track, they're just pho' kin with you

Just get out there and try your best!

socal_matt · 10-22-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GR6RR

most people don't like to give out too many information, you're on the right track, they're just pho' kin with you

Unless you're a lobster whisperer, I'd have to agree with StinkyMatt. Good luck finding lobsters there.

10-21-2013, 06:29 PM	#1
zrbite Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 46	Newport / Corona Del Mar Kayak Launch Areas I'm planning on moving to Irvine and was wondering if anyone has gone kayaking for lobster there. It looks like the closest area is the jetty by Corona Del Mar. Where do people launch from? The state beach closes at 10 (if you launch here, do you park outside up the hill? That's a long haul to bring a kayak back to your car). Any other areas to launch and not worry about your car being past curfew? I usually go until midnight. I see something called Kid Beach on Channel Rd that might be possible. Any ideas?

10-21-2013, 09:09 PM	#4
FishRaiden CEO-TacticalFishingCrew. Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 275	I always launch on M Street dock. No curfew parking since its a residential area. And its just a tad bit of a shorter paddle than the CG station. __________________ Follow us on Instagram: @tacticalfishingcrew #TacticalFishingCrew #DropLuresNotBait

10-22-2013, 08:54 AM	#7
GR6RR Lucky Fisher Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: too far inland Posts: 366	most people don't like to give out too many information, you're on the right track, they're just pho' kin with you Just get out there and try your best! __________________

10-21-2013, 07:08 PM	#2
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	Newport harbor coast guard station. Free easy parking till ten. Have parked there past ten without issues. However if concerned about following the rules park on the street right outside of the coat guard station. Good luck finding lobsters there.

10-21-2013, 09:06 PM	#3
zrbite Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 46	Thanks! Is that the only location? Do people stick to the jetty or go inside the bay? It seems packed of moored boats.

10-22-2013, 08:27 AM	#6
zrbite Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 46	Something I should know about lobsters there? Do they not go around that area?