Newport, 8-18-17 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Stuck20 · 08-20-2017, 08:57 AM

Fished NPH yesterday and got my personal best harbor bass, 17" and fat right past the buoy line where those rocks protrude a bit. He slammed a yellow/blue big hammer swim bait.

Ed, do you know the rules on fishing NPH at night? The bite got hot right as the sun was setting. I have a 360 degree light but didn't have my headlamp with me so I couldn't fish into the darkness. I tried looking it up but couldn't find any information. Do they let us fish in the middle of the night? I'm thinking about doing a 1600-0100 trip cause I work nights and it's hard for me to find a time to go early in the day.

Amish Ed · 08-20-2017, 03:14 PM

360 light and headlamp and you'll be fine. I've done a lot of night fishing and only use a headlamp. Night time in Newport can be epic. Parking is the real issue. Harbor Patrol will nail you if you're in their lot after 10pm. And if you're parked on the street, the neighbors might call the PD if they think you're too loud. I've been talked to before as the neighbors said I was a prowler. And finally, keep your head on a swivel. Boats can sneak up on you pretty easy. Have fun and post a report.

Stuck20 · 08-20-2017, 04:28 PM

Thanks for the info. I will definitely post a report when I get out there for a night session. Was thinking of trying to park just outside the coast guard station so I'm not in front of any residences.

Amish Ed · 08-20-2017, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuck20

Thanks for the info. I will definitely post a report when I get out there for a night session. Was thinking of trying to park just outside the coast guard station so I'm not in front of any residences.

What day of the week? I might be up for a Saturday night sometime.

Stuck20 · 08-20-2017, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

What day of the week? I might be up for a Saturday night sometime.

I'll probably go this Friday. Heading up to Silver Lake next weekend for Labor Day but after that I'll send you a PM and we can go fishing

Amish Ed · 08-20-2017, 09:32 PM

Sounds good.

08-20-2017, 03:14 PM	#2
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	360 light and headlamp and you'll be fine. I've done a lot of night fishing and only use a headlamp. Night time in Newport can be epic. Parking is the real issue. Harbor Patrol will nail you if you're in their lot after 10pm. And if you're parked on the street, the neighbors might call the PD if they think you're too loud. I've been talked to before as the neighbors said I was a prowler. And finally, keep your head on a swivel. Boats can sneak up on you pretty easy. Have fun and post a report. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

08-20-2017, 09:32 PM	#6
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Sounds good. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

08-20-2017, 08:57 AM	#1
Stuck20 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 100	Fished NPH yesterday and got my personal best harbor bass, 17" and fat right past the buoy line where those rocks protrude a bit. He slammed a yellow/blue big hammer swim bait. Ed, do you know the rules on fishing NPH at night? The bite got hot right as the sun was setting. I have a 360 degree light but didn't have my headlamp with me so I couldn't fish into the darkness. I tried looking it up but couldn't find any information. Do they let us fish in the middle of the night? I'm thinking about doing a 1600-0100 trip cause I work nights and it's hard for me to find a time to go early in the day.

08-20-2017, 04:28 PM	#3
Stuck20 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 100	Thanks for the info. I will definitely post a report when I get out there for a night session. Was thinking of trying to park just outside the coast guard station so I'm not in front of any residences.