Finding a new spot.. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Harry Hill · 06-25-2017, 04:47 PM

what or where is MRCD?

blitzburgh · 06-25-2017, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Hill

what or where is MRCD?

Marine Corps Recruit Depot

Mr. NiceGuy · 06-25-2017, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Hill

what or where is MRCD?

To those with military privileges, it's an awesome piece of real estate that's been in a time warp from the days when San Diego was more sparsely populated. They have their own docks and harbor right across from the north end of Liberty Station.

As a civilian, that's all I know. I don't have access. Check it out on Google Earth.

Gunner58 · 06-26-2017, 06:54 AM

If you are military another good spot to launch is Point loma on the beach at smugglers cove. I launch there quite often and target mostly halis and spotties. Halis on live sardines and the spotties on a dropshot gulp shrimp or jerk bait. If you go near the Navy ammunition pier there are some good spots for a nice butt however you run the risk of getting run off by the harbor patrol if you are closer than 100 yards. Just look for the drop offs and fish those and any structure you can find.

straightrod · 06-26-2017, 08:45 AM

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what or where is MRCD?

+1.

Mr. NiceGuy · 06-26-2017, 06:13 PM

InfidelYak, do you know if the boat center at the MCRD docks have Hobie fishing kayaks available for military personal to check out?

On Google Earth, I see several nice looking boats, including kayaks organized around the building next to the docks. It looks like a small club house or rec center.

I have a nephew who wants to fish with me. He's active reserve Navy.

As a civilian, can I tie up at the dock and walk in to inquire, or would that be a security breach?

InfidelYak · 06-26-2017, 08:18 PM

Honestly I'm not 100% sure if you can just tie up or not, sorry. Also last time I was there they did not have any hobie yaks. They were all just cheaper yaks for mass renting haha. I would just pull up and ask though honestly, worse thing that would happen is they tell you to leave.. but I doubt that would happen.

blitzburgh · 06-27-2017, 09:32 AM

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As a civilian, can I tie up at the dock and walk in to inquire, or would that be a security breach?

You cannot. I remember signs saying something like Authorized Military only or something.

06-25-2017, 04:47 PM	#1
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	what or where is MRCD? __________________ you can't eat it if you release it

06-26-2017, 06:13 PM	#6
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	InfidelYak, do you know if the boat center at the MCRD docks have Hobie fishing kayaks available for military personal to check out? On Google Earth, I see several nice looking boats, including kayaks organized around the building next to the docks. It looks like a small club house or rec center. I have a nephew who wants to fish with me. He's active reserve Navy. As a civilian, can I tie up at the dock and walk in to inquire, or would that be a security breach? __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise

06-26-2017, 06:54 AM	#4
Gunner58 Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 81	If you are military another good spot to launch is Point loma on the beach at smugglers cove. I launch there quite often and target mostly halis and spotties. Halis on live sardines and the spotties on a dropshot gulp shrimp or jerk bait. If you go near the Navy ammunition pier there are some good spots for a nice butt however you run the risk of getting run off by the harbor patrol if you are closer than 100 yards. Just look for the drop offs and fish those and any structure you can find.

06-26-2017, 08:18 PM	#7
InfidelYak Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 37	Honestly I'm not 100% sure if you can just tie up or not, sorry. Also last time I was there they did not have any hobie yaks. They were all just cheaper yaks for mass renting haha. I would just pull up and ask though honestly, worse thing that would happen is they tell you to leave.. but I doubt that would happen.