Newport Harbor Turtle? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fishingfiend · 04-14-2014, 07:04 PM

While fishing Newport yesterday, we happened upon what looked like a sea turtle by PCH bridge. It had a dark brown shell that looked almost 2' wide and was heading towards the pavilion. I don't recall ever seeing a sea turtle in our waters, let alone in the back bay. Anyone else seeing turtles out there?

YakDout · 04-14-2014, 07:08 PM

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jorluivil · 04-14-2014, 07:45 PM

I saw one in Redondo a few months back and just like you I was very surprised to see one so close to shore. The only other times that I've seen them in Pacific waters was while I was in Mazatlan and again in Cabo. I don't know how common they are up in our waters but it was definitely Cool to see.

FishRaiden · 04-14-2014, 08:42 PM

Ive seen a few around LBC a few years back. One accidently ran into my sabiki and when i got it up we were all surprised. Also seen one a month ago in Los Alamitos Bay while kayaking.

All the ones ive seen look to be 150-200lbs.

lowprofile · 04-15-2014, 01:11 AM

They are actually really common. Seen a few in the Carlsbad area and Dana point.

Bert Vega · 04-15-2014, 05:35 AM

I remember reading a report that someone posted. It had a picture of a turtle in the water just staring at the camera. Looked like it was right next to their kayak.

TJones · 04-15-2014, 05:45 AM

Couple months back . Real friendly guy . Andy snapped a picture or two and shared it . Real cool to see .

04-14-2014, 07:04 PM	#1
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	Newport Harbor Turtle? While fishing Newport yesterday, we happened upon what looked like a sea turtle by PCH bridge. It had a dark brown shell that looked almost 2' wide and was heading towards the pavilion. I don't recall ever seeing a sea turtle in our waters, let alone in the back bay. Anyone else seeing turtles out there?

04-14-2014, 07:45 PM	#3
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	I saw one in Redondo a few months back and just like you I was very surprised to see one so close to shore. The only other times that I've seen them in Pacific waters was while I was in Mazatlan and again in Cabo. I don't know how common they are up in our waters but it was definitely Cool to see. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

04-14-2014, 08:42 PM	#4
FishRaiden CEO-TacticalFishingCrew. Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 275	Ive seen a few around LBC a few years back. One accidently ran into my sabiki and when i got it up we were all surprised. Also seen one a month ago in Los Alamitos Bay while kayaking. All the ones ive seen look to be 150-200lbs. __________________ Follow us on Instagram: @tacticalfishingcrew #TacticalFishingCrew #DropLuresNotBait

04-15-2014, 01:11 AM	#5
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,476	They are actually really common. Seen a few in the Carlsbad area and Dana point. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

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TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,523	Lj Couple months back . Real friendly guy . Andy snapped a picture or two and shared it . Real cool to see .

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YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-15-2014, 05:35 AM	#6
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	I remember reading a report that someone posted. It had a picture of a turtle in the water just staring at the camera. Looked like it was right next to their kayak.