point loma - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fishkiller89 · 06-02-2008, 08:12 PM

does anyone know how to launch from point loma to get to the kelp without going through the bay ? thanks

dgax65 · 06-02-2008, 08:23 PM

There are a couple of spots near Sunset Cliffs. Bermuda Ave. and Cable St. I think. You have to carry you yak down to the launch and deal with the surf.

I always launched from SI and paddled around Pt. Loma. It's a long paddle, but easier launch and better parking.

fishkiller89 · 06-02-2008, 08:26 PM

thanks, i was at the cliffs on saturday and saw some open beach but the waves were a little big for my liking and like you said the parking isn't the best.

bajadog · 06-03-2008, 04:02 AM

If your good at getting out through some white water, just South of the pier.

esdees · 06-03-2008, 11:03 AM

Orchard/Cable can be a good one, but there is a lot of structure just below the surface that really mixes things up.

Just south of the OB pier is usually not doable. I launched there once and ended up landing at Orchard because of the swell.

Bermuda can be a peice of cake, but it can also be impossible. It just depends on the tide and swell. It's also a pain to get down to the water with a kayak because of the narrow stairway.

Check them out, and bring your kayak with you incase you find a spot that looks doable. Good luck.

fishkiller89 · 06-03-2008, 05:17 PM

thanks guys. im just trying to find more resources around my area. la jolla is a pain when it comes to the gas at 14 mpg. i was wondering if you can launch anywhere around point loma nazarine college?

esdees · 06-03-2008, 05:59 PM

I've asked about that, but I don't think it's feasible with a kayak. Obviously, a lot of surfers find their ways down there, but from what I've been told, it's not possible to get a kayak to the water. I should check it out first hand to see what's going on.

I've spent some time looking for launch spots along the point. The few spots I've come across offer no protection from the swell and are therefore unreliable. If you can carry everything including your kayak over unsteady ground, then you are more likely to find a decent spot. For example, you might be able to launch from the cliffs (around Osprey St, I think) that go down to the water's edge. I've seen someone do it, but he was just going for a paddle (no extra gear) and didn't mind jumping into the water to launch and land.

chefchatten · 06-03-2008, 07:33 PM

I live in OB and the point loma kelp has been my main fishing spot for a while now. As it's been said the cliffs are very unreliable and wide open to the surf. I don't mind getting a little wet on the way out but the real problem is how much the surf changes with the tide. Some times your waiting on high tide to get back in.

1, Cable/Orchard is good if your solo because of the ramp but it has the biggest most steady break.

2 Bermuda st beach is great if you have someone to help carry your yak down the steps.

3 The rock outcropping next to the bird shit rock (no surf) is easy if it's supper flat. Again you need someone to help you carry your yak to the water.

PM if you ever want to launch together...I'm always looking for someone to help me with my yak too.

Billy V · 06-03-2008, 09:20 PM

How about parking and launching from Mission Point or Mariner's Point ?
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-rec...cilities.shtml

There is always plenty of available parking, and the launch is very easy.

Mariner's Basin Launch
http://www.kayakfishnation.com/launc...inersbasin.htm

fishkiller89 · 06-04-2008, 12:27 PM

yea, i deffinately wouldnt mind going out with a partner to try some new spots along point loma. i'm asuming the seals wouldnt be as thick as la jolla as well.

06-02-2008, 08:12 PM	#1
fishkiller89 Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 27	point loma does anyone know how to launch from point loma to get to the kelp without going through the bay ? thanks __________________ fishing VS girls . . . tie

06-02-2008, 08:23 PM	#2
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	There are a couple of spots near Sunset Cliffs. Bermuda Ave. and Cable St. I think. You have to carry you yak down to the launch and deal with the surf. I always launched from SI and paddled around Pt. Loma. It's a long paddle, but easier launch and better parking. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

06-02-2008, 08:26 PM	#3
fishkiller89 Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 27	thanks, i was at the cliffs on saturday and saw some open beach but the waves were a little big for my liking and like you said the parking isn't the best. __________________ fishing VS girls . . . tie

06-03-2008, 04:02 AM	#4
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	If your good at getting out through some white water, just South of the pier. __________________ Please release bill-fish.

06-03-2008, 05:17 PM	#6
fishkiller89 Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 27	thanks guys. im just trying to find more resources around my area. la jolla is a pain when it comes to the gas at 14 mpg. i was wondering if you can launch anywhere around point loma nazarine college? __________________ fishing VS girls . . . tie

06-03-2008, 11:03 AM	#5
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	Orchard/Cable can be a good one, but there is a lot of structure just below the surface that really mixes things up. Just south of the OB pier is usually not doable. I launched there once and ended up landing at Orchard because of the swell. Bermuda can be a peice of cake, but it can also be impossible. It just depends on the tide and swell. It's also a pain to get down to the water with a kayak because of the narrow stairway. Check them out, and bring your kayak with you incase you find a spot that looks doable. Good luck.

06-03-2008, 05:59 PM	#7
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	I've asked about that, but I don't think it's feasible with a kayak. Obviously, a lot of surfers find their ways down there, but from what I've been told, it's not possible to get a kayak to the water. I should check it out first hand to see what's going on. I've spent some time looking for launch spots along the point. The few spots I've come across offer no protection from the swell and are therefore unreliable. If you can carry everything including your kayak over unsteady ground, then you are more likely to find a decent spot. For example, you might be able to launch from the cliffs (around Osprey St, I think) that go down to the water's edge. I've seen someone do it, but he was just going for a paddle (no extra gear) and didn't mind jumping into the water to launch and land.

06-03-2008, 07:33 PM	#8
chefchatten Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 92107 Posts: 36	I live in OB and the point loma kelp has been my main fishing spot for a while now. As it's been said the cliffs are very unreliable and wide open to the surf. I don't mind getting a little wet on the way out but the real problem is how much the surf changes with the tide. Some times your waiting on high tide to get back in. 1, Cable/Orchard is good if your solo because of the ramp but it has the biggest most steady break. 2 Bermuda st beach is great if you have someone to help carry your yak down the steps. 3 The rock outcropping next to the bird shit rock (no surf) is easy if it's supper flat. Again you need someone to help you carry your yak to the water. PM if you ever want to launch together...I'm always looking for someone to help me with my yak too.

06-03-2008, 09:20 PM	#9
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	How about parking and launching from Mission Point or Mariner's Point ? http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-rec...cilities.shtml There is always plenty of available parking, and the launch is very easy. Mariner's Basin Launch http://www.kayakfishnation.com/launc...inersbasin.htm

06-04-2008, 12:27 PM	#10
fishkiller89 Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 27	yea, i deffinately wouldnt mind going out with a partner to try some new spots along point loma. i'm asuming the seals wouldnt be as thick as la jolla as well. __________________ fishing VS girls . . . tie