Question about the MPA in La Jolla. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Milad Marrone · 03-29-2018, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dpricenator

I don't have a GPS on my Yak, and would like a visual reference to know when I am far enough out to fish. Also, I've seen some posts saying guys troll a sabiki with a heavy flasher for a weight, to make bait. Am I allowed to troll a sabiki thru the MPA? Does having the flasher with a bigger hook on the end change anything legally, as far as fishing in the MPA? Is this a non-concern for yak based fished?

I’m pretty sure the flag pole should align with the front right edge of that tall creme colored building. Someone correct me if I’m wrong.

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Mr. NiceGuy · 03-29-2018, 11:51 AM

If you carry a phone, get the app called FishAlerts!

It maps the MPA's precisely and you can see exactly where you are in relation to the boundaries.
Also has an excellent current summary of regulations per fish.

My understanding is that it's legal to catch bait with hooks in the protected zone around Scripps Pier but not the protected area in La Jolla Cove:

https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Conserva...servation-area
https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Conserva...marine-reserve

(note: "during daylight hours" for launching through the Matlahuayl MPA. I have not noticed that restriction before. Is that new?

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpricenator

Does having the flasher with a bigger hook on the end change anything legally, as far as fishing in the MPA? Is this a non-concern for yak based fished?

Depends upon how dark it is.
(j/k)

MITCHELL · 03-29-2018, 01:10 PM

The second palm frond hut and stay west of that I would not put a bait pole out any closer. You might have a game warden handing you a ticket on the beach. Could be in the thousands of $ For MLPA violation. Not worth it they could even make a blow up video of you if they wanted.

ctfphoto · 03-29-2018, 02:09 PM

Flag Pole and Palm Tree

or wait till lobster season begins and see a clear line, which BTW is the flag pole and palm tree.

MITCHELL · 03-29-2018, 02:23 PM

Must be right next to the hut cause I checked it with my GPS MLPA boundaries closure on my graph.

GregAndrew · 03-29-2018, 06:00 PM

Flag pole and the palm tree are a very good mark if you are in the area from the canyon and South. The 2 points do not lie in exactly the same latitude, so the further you are away from them, the more West that line will push you. But without any other means of determining your position, they are a good start.

In the main LJ Reserve, as with all of the MLPA reserves you cannot take anything including bait. The area from the pier going North is a "Conservation Area", not a Reserve. Each conservation area has its own restrictions. For example: in that conservation area, you may catch pelagic finfish bait, but you cannot catch market Squid.

03-29-2018, 01:10 PM	#3
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,258	Line the flag pole up with..... The second palm frond hut and stay west of that I would not put a bait pole out any closer. You might have a game warden handing you a ticket on the beach. Could be in the thousands of $ For MLPA violation. Not worth it they could even make a blow up video of you if they wanted. __________________ Duke Mitchell Last edited by MITCHELL; 03-29-2018 at 01:19 PM.

03-29-2018, 02:23 PM	#5
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,258	The palm tree... Must be right next to the hut cause I checked it with my GPS MLPA boundaries closure on my graph. __________________ Duke Mitchell

03-29-2018, 02:09 PM	#4
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Flag Pole and Palm Tree or wait till lobster season begins and see a clear line, which BTW is the flag pole and palm tree.

03-29-2018, 06:00 PM	#6
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Flag pole and the palm tree are a very good mark if you are in the area from the canyon and South. The 2 points do not lie in exactly the same latitude, so the further you are away from them, the more West that line will push you. But without any other means of determining your position, they are a good start. In the main LJ Reserve, as with all of the MLPA reserves you cannot take anything including bait. The area from the pier going North is a "Conservation Area", not a Reserve. Each conservation area has its own restrictions. For example: in that conservation area, you may catch pelagic finfish bait, but you cannot catch market Squid.