Central Coast Conditions? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Dave Legacy · 06-08-2016, 10:49 AM

Looks like I'm still too far out for an accurate forecast, but if I am reading this swell report correctly the cove @ Hearst State Beach should be sheltered to some degree.

jruiz · 06-08-2016, 11:13 AM

I went under the same conditions memorial weekend and the forecasts were wrong with respects to the swells. Bring your gear and be prepared to fish. If conditions get bad the fishing grounds are within 15 minutes from the launch.

Dave Legacy · 06-08-2016, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jruiz

I went under the same conditions memorial weekend and the forecasts were wrong with respects to the swells. Bring your gear and be prepared to fish. If conditions get bad the fishing grounds are within 15 minutes from the launch.

This makes me hopeful. Thank you for that info! =)

EastLosYaker · 06-08-2016, 12:50 PM

Leffingwell should be ok. I would also check out Montana de oro. Fished there twice and it's somewhat protected as well. Surf can get up though as usual up there.

Dave Legacy · 06-08-2016, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by EastLosYaker

Leffingwell should be ok. I would also check out Montana de oro. Fished there twice and it's somewhat protected as well. Surf can get up though as usual up there.

A guy at the NorCal Kayakers forum recommended Leffingwell also. Just so I can understand better what is it about leffingwell's geography that would make it the best choice?

jruiz · 06-08-2016, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Legacy

A guy at the NorCal Kayakers forum recommended Leffingwell also. Just so I can understand better what is it about leffingwell's geography that would make it the best choice?

Most of the swells originate from the northwest. Leff is a cove that is protected from that. People launch aluminum boats with outboards from there

MrPukaShell · 06-09-2016, 06:21 AM

Left is my go to when fishing that area. Go early so you can get time in prior to the wind.

06-08-2016, 10:49 AM	#1
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	Looks like I'm still too far out for an accurate forecast, but if I am reading this swell report correctly the cove @ Hearst State Beach should be sheltered to some degree.

06-08-2016, 11:13 AM	#2
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	I went under the same conditions memorial weekend and the forecasts were wrong with respects to the swells. Bring your gear and be prepared to fish. If conditions get bad the fishing grounds are within 15 minutes from the launch.

06-08-2016, 12:50 PM	#4
EastLosYaker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: East Los Angeles Posts: 220	Leffingwell should be ok. I would also check out Montana de oro. Fished there twice and it's somewhat protected as well. Surf can get up though as usual up there.

06-09-2016, 06:21 AM	#7
MrPukaShell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura COunty Posts: 521	Left is my go to when fishing that area. Go early so you can get time in prior to the wind.