La Jolla/South Tourmaline for Halibut ?????

[Kayak_Bernie]

I've Launched at Dana Marina, loaded up on bait and paddled out the bay channel, while the weekends this is not a good idea, during the week when the swell isn't too bad the bay channel isn't bad at all. I fished down to the OB pier and back, with several small butts and one nice keeper butt and a few very aggressive sandies. The biggest halibut I've caught was in the channel on the way back in thought. I need to get out there again! Dana is the way to go though if your planning on a long paddle, might as well get as close as you can. Tight Lines!!!

[Batmann]

Originally Posted by Kayak_Bernie

I've Launched at Dana Marina, loaded up on bait and paddled out the bay channel, while the weekends this is not a good idea, during the week when the swell isn't too bad the bay channel isn't bad at all. I fished down to the OB pier and back, with several small butts and one nice keeper butt and a few very aggressive sandies. The biggest halibut I've caught was in the channel on the way back in thought. I need to get out there again! Dana is the way to go though if your planning on a long paddle, might as well get as close as you can. Tight Lines!!!

Bernie,

What is the main difference between the swells on weekdays and weekends? It's it the increased boat traffic through the channel?

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by Batmann

Bernie,



What is the main difference between the swells on weekdays and weekends? It's it the increased boat traffic through the channel?

Pick you days and choose your conditions. Ride the Tide and you will be fine. Meaning if you are launching at 6AM make sure the Tide is going down and coming back up when you come back through the channel.



Honestly I've fished this area frequently and have never seen the channel bad enough to not want to go through it. Once you are in open waters, its good to go. Don't let people scare you.

[sdfishin..alex]

Im down to go whenever if u need a fishing buddy!

[kauaiboy04]

i've pondered the same question, usually as i'm surffishing the beaches. one day I just asked the lifeguard if I could launch from the beach (since I've never seen anyone do it), he said its fine, but to watch the swimmers.

I've plotted all those AR's and sunken ships, and have driven over/by/past them on boats when heading to LJ. They're fishy areas but be ready to lose lots of gear!

as far as going out from the channel, definitely doable, just watchout for the boats. lots of folks speed in and out with no regard for others. head north for the ships and ARs, and head south to OB pier or the PL kelp beds.