WSB South OC - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakHanded · 05-09-2013, 10:52 AM

Hello!

I just wanted to start a discussion about local wsb numbers. I spend most of my time launching out of newport harbor or state beaches in CDM but I often launch out of Dana Point (not as much) my parents live in town there. I was hoping for any information that will help me locate, hook into, and land a wsb in south orange county.

Has anyone heard of more wsb numbers off the headlands/strands/creek/DanaPoint versus somewhere like CDM/Newport?

Been mostly fishing pretty good sized greenbacks (seem to be catching more of those than anything else) either dropper looped or on a carolina rig. Also if there is a lot of bait/dolphins/seals I've thrown Scrambled egg & Mack pattern irons.

Any and all information is appreciated, been putting in some serious time on the water to locate these fish in my area, I've hooked up a few times the last month into what felt like good fish but only to be broken off rather quickly(no confirmation they were wsb either) .... all indications are that April/May is prime time for the big wsb in southern cal and I do not want to wait another year!!!! If you can bag a ghost in Mexico, Central Cal, and all the way up in Oregon/Washington State then it does not make sense to me that they aren't around in southern orange county if there is ample bait and habitat. any thoughts?

Thanks again!
Anthony

CalicoCody · 05-09-2013, 02:59 PM

Anthony,

I am planning to fish Newport on Saturday in search of WSB, halibut, or Thresher (and if none of that hits, rockfish). I havent scored a seabass yet from the kayak either so I can't offer any advice from experience, but if you want to give it a go with me on Saturday your company is more than welcome. I do know that halibut bite well with the moon and I have read that seabass do as well and we do have a new moon friday night so Saturday should be a good day to give it a shot. Let me know...

Cody

Iceman · 05-09-2013, 03:21 PM

I fished Crystal Cove last Friday AM and it looked really promising. Corona del Mar, not so much. Plenty of greenbacks around Pelican Point, deeper kelp. I have put in a fair amount of time here and still looking for the Newport ghost.

YakHanded · 05-09-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CalicoCody

Anthony,

I am planning to fish Newport on Saturday in search of WSB, halibut, or Thresher (and if none of that hits, rockfish). I havent scored a seabass yet from the kayak either so I can't offer any advice from experience, but if you want to give it a go with me on Saturday your company is more than welcome. I do know that halibut bite well with the moon and I have read that seabass do as well and we do have a new moon friday night so Saturday should be a good day to give it a shot. Let me know...

Cody

Hey Cody, sounds good I'd love to tag along! I was planning on launching Saturday as well. I have not landed one either, these fish are haunting my dreams! Let me know when you plan to launch sounds like fun

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Originally Posted by Iceman

I fished Crystal Cove last Friday AM and it looked really promising. Corona del Mar, not so much. Plenty of greenbacks around Pelican Point, deeper kelp. I have put in a fair amount of time here and still looking for the Newport ghost.

I guess promising is good to hear! Last few times i've been out there greenbacks have been pretty easy to come by, hopefully that continues. Well shit, sounds like my best option is to get out there as much as possible....increase those odds haha thanks for the info

Raskal311 · 05-09-2013, 06:22 PM

U guys got room for one more?

CalicoCody · 05-09-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Raskal311

U guys got room for one more?

The more the merrier... if we can't find the right kind and end up fishing rockfish we can split up and cover more ground looking for hard bottom and once someone finds it we can all try to sack up on taco meat.

I like to launch at Kid Beach (on Balboa Blvd.) Let's meet up there around 6-6:30?

I checked the forecast... 0-1ft swell at long intervals (grease calm in other words) and 4kts of wind all day. Epic.

Raskal311 · 05-10-2013, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CalicoCody

The more the merrier... if we can't find the right kind and end up fishing rockfish we can split up and cover more ground looking for hard bottom and once someone finds it we can all try to sack up on taco meat.

I like to launch at Kid Beach (on Balboa Blvd.) Let's meet up there around 6-6:30?

I checked the forecast... 0-1ft swell at long intervals (grease calm in other words) and 4kts of wind all day. Epic.

Sounds like a plan I'll be there by 6am. I'm a bit of a pack rat so i'll need some extra time to setup. I'll bring a box of squid for the taco meat.

FishNinjaY · 05-10-2013, 05:47 AM

Dang. Wish I could join you guys. How long do u think you'll be out there? Hmm. So tempting..

Good luck fellas! Post up some pics!

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Iceman · 05-10-2013, 06:56 AM

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I like to launch at Kid Beach (on Balboa Blvd.) Let's meet up there around 6-6:30?

Last week the street was closed and I had to park over 2 blocks away so bring wheels and check the temporary street signs, some spots say permit only.

Raskal311 · 05-10-2013, 07:00 AM

Incase we aren't able to meet at the same launch spot i'll be on Ch 71.

ftufc · 05-10-2013, 07:04 AM

I'm not that familiar with Newport Beaches and couldn't find "Kid Beach", but I'd like to try to find it.

Where, on this map, will you guys be meeting? And where will you look to fish?

http://gis.newportbeachca.gov/gispub...p/default.aspx

Raskal311 · 05-10-2013, 07:42 AM

Between Granada and M street on balboa blvd E. look for a small patch of sand with a dock.

YakHanded · 05-10-2013, 08:43 AM

That's thee spot. I have most likely seen you on the docks or out in the water.

Anyway, my room mate was wanting to launch before sunrise. Any takers?

CalicoCody · 05-10-2013, 09:22 AM

Anyone tried the coastguard station? How far from kid beach is it to drive. I don't have wheels to walk at kid beach if the road is closed

MrM · 05-10-2013, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CalicoCody

Anyone tried the coastguard station? How far from kid beach is it to drive. I don't have wheels to walk at kid beach if the road is closed

Never launched from kid Beach, but the CG station is my go-to spot. Limited parking in the lot, but there's street parking too. Gets full after 0730. Bathrooms, showers, etc. Its an easy walk to the water. I always use wheels, though. You could drag through the soft sand if you needed, maybe 75 yards? Lot hours are 0600 to 2200 I believe.

YakHanded · 05-10-2013, 09:57 AM

The road being closed does not cause that many problems... Watch out for some of the residents

Raskal311 · 05-10-2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CalicoCody

Anyone tried the coastguard station? How far from kid beach is it to drive. I don't have wheels to walk at kid beach if the road is closed

Its on the other side of the harbor. Good spot if you arrive before 6:30ish. But the sand is soft and non sand wheels are worthless. Using the for right sidewalk is a good option if your yak isn't wide like my PA.

FishNinjaY · 05-10-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Last week the street was closed and I had to park over 2 blocks away so bring wheels and check the temporary street signs, some spots say permit only.

Yup.. the side along Kid Beach is definitely closed, but you can get to the sidewalk via open driveways. Also, there is a short retaining wall on Kid Beach, but if multiple people are going, that shouldn't be a problem. Solo.. it was a pain in the ass and I basically drop rolled my kayak off the wall.

I think K Street is better access, and parking if you are going that early.

FishNinjaY · 05-10-2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ftufc

I'm not that familiar with Newport Beaches and couldn't find "Kid Beach", but I'd like to try to find it.

Where, on this map, will you guys be meeting? And where will you look to fish?

I don't know where people are meeting and fishing, since I can't make this... but this is Kid Beach:

go to: maps.google.com

enter these GPS coordinates into the Search box: 33.598644,-117.883373

You can click on "Directions" to get driving turn-by-turn directions. Pretty easy to find. Street parking might be a problem, so bring wheels, and don't load your rods vertical until you're on the sand (low hanging trees along sidewalks)

Good luck fellas..

CalicoCody · 05-10-2013, 11:41 AM

Can somebody post coordinates to the K Street launch site?

If kid beach is going to be a hassle lets either go for cg station or k street.

05-09-2013, 10:52 AM	#1
YakHanded Thread Killer - sorry Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Clemente Posts: 256	WSB South OC Hello! I just wanted to start a discussion about local wsb numbers. I spend most of my time launching out of newport harbor or state beaches in CDM but I often launch out of Dana Point (not as much) my parents live in town there. I was hoping for any information that will help me locate, hook into, and land a wsb in south orange county. Has anyone heard of more wsb numbers off the headlands/strands/creek/DanaPoint versus somewhere like CDM/Newport? Been mostly fishing pretty good sized greenbacks (seem to be catching more of those than anything else) either dropper looped or on a carolina rig. Also if there is a lot of bait/dolphins/seals I've thrown Scrambled egg & Mack pattern irons. Any and all information is appreciated, been putting in some serious time on the water to locate these fish in my area, I've hooked up a few times the last month into what felt like good fish but only to be broken off rather quickly(no confirmation they were wsb either) .... all indications are that April/May is prime time for the big wsb in southern cal and I do not want to wait another year!!!! If you can bag a ghost in Mexico, Central Cal, and all the way up in Oregon/Washington State then it does not make sense to me that they aren't around in southern orange county if there is ample bait and habitat. any thoughts? Thanks again! Anthony

05-09-2013, 03:21 PM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	I fished Crystal Cove last Friday AM and it looked really promising. Corona del Mar, not so much. Plenty of greenbacks around Pelican Point, deeper kelp. I have put in a fair amount of time here and still looking for the Newport ghost. __________________

05-09-2013, 06:22 PM	#5
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	U guys got room for one more? __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

05-10-2013, 07:00 AM	#10
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	Incase we aren't able to meet at the same launch spot i'll be on Ch 71. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

05-10-2013, 07:42 AM	#12
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	Between Granada and M street on balboa blvd E. look for a small patch of sand with a dock. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

05-09-2013, 02:59 PM	#2
CalicoCody Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 46	Anthony, I am planning to fish Newport on Saturday in search of WSB, halibut, or Thresher (and if none of that hits, rockfish). I havent scored a seabass yet from the kayak either so I can't offer any advice from experience, but if you want to give it a go with me on Saturday your company is more than welcome. I do know that halibut bite well with the moon and I have read that seabass do as well and we do have a new moon friday night so Saturday should be a good day to give it a shot. Let me know... Cody

05-10-2013, 05:47 AM	#8
FishNinjaY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 428	Dang. Wish I could join you guys. How long do u think you'll be out there? Hmm. So tempting.. Good luck fellas! Post up some pics! >< €))> Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-10-2013, 07:04 AM	#11
ftufc Junior Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 26	I'm not that familiar with Newport Beaches and couldn't find "Kid Beach", but I'd like to try to find it. Where, on this map, will you guys be meeting? And where will you look to fish? http://gis.newportbeachca.gov/gispub...p/default.aspx

05-10-2013, 08:43 AM	#13
YakHanded Thread Killer - sorry Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Clemente Posts: 256	That's thee spot. I have most likely seen you on the docks or out in the water. Anyway, my room mate was wanting to launch before sunrise. Any takers?

05-10-2013, 09:22 AM	#14
CalicoCody Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 46	Anyone tried the coastguard station? How far from kid beach is it to drive. I don't have wheels to walk at kid beach if the road is closed

05-10-2013, 09:57 AM	#16
YakHanded Thread Killer - sorry Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Clemente Posts: 256	The road being closed does not cause that many problems... Watch out for some of the residents

05-10-2013, 11:41 AM	#20
CalicoCody Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 46	Can somebody post coordinates to the K Street launch site? If kid beach is going to be a hassle lets either go for cg station or k street.