Heading Up North! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

cris · 11-19-2020, 06:42 PM

Hey Eric,

I’m in pismo beach till Sunday with my kayak. Planning to to fish tomorrow morning and snorkel/free dive and maybe fish Saturday and Sunday. Port San Luis is fairly sheltered from NW swells and I’m planning to launch there. Pm me your number if you want to meet up!

JohnMckroidJr · 11-19-2020, 10:40 PM

Consider posting your inquiry on this website:

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/in...p?action=forum

Good luck on your trip!

jruiz · 11-20-2020, 03:42 AM

1. Rockfish can be caught in depths as shallow as 10ft up there.
2. San Simeon is further north than Morro Bay. Do you mean Monterey?
3. Spooner's cove and Leffingwell are pretty protected. With no wind I've launched there when the forecast called for 8-12ft 10s.
3. Most locals do wetsuits and drysuits. This late in the season, I'm not sure if a splash jacket and waders are enough.
4. The rock fish season is shorter up there. I know they open later, not sure when they close.
5. Salmon season closed on November 9. If you are targeting them when in season, be sure to have the needed stamps and gear. Most cattle boats target them exclusively. They don't want to have salmon on board with non compliant fishing gear (barbed j hooks).

SoCalEDC · 11-20-2020, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnMckroidJr

Consider posting your inquiry on this website:

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/in...p?action=forum

Good luck on your trip!

You may also try cckf https://centralcoastkayakfishing.com/

You should recognize this logo btw

Leffingwell is a popular spot. Be aware of GWS up that way, bleeding your fish over the side of the yak can invite them in for a treat.

Salty · 11-20-2020, 12:07 PM

Thanks for the info guys!

@cris- thanks a ton for the invite! That would be awesome. We're not heading out until Wednesday though, so we'll miss you!

@jruiz- Great info! You're right, I was thinking Monterey, but had Morro in my head for some reason lol. Also, not really a salmon person myself and I've never fished them before. It was really more of a last-minute "Hey, that'd be cool to try for Salmon while we're there" kind of thing. So if the season's over, it's not a big deal. The plan was to stop at some local tackle places and get some intel on what people are fishing for now(what's in season/legal) and scooping up some suggested tackle for whatever we can legally fish for. Also, thanks for the launch spot tips! Will be bringing a wetsuit too.

@JohnMckroidJr- Thanks for the link! I'll check them out

@SoCalEDC- LMAO.... yeah, I feel like I've seen that logo somewhere before..... I'll look into Leffingwell, thanks! And yeah I'm aware of the GWS up that way. Also wary about filleting anything on the beach or campsite with bears in the area. This is why I'm not keeping anything unless it's something REALLY worth it!

cris · 11-20-2020, 12:51 PM

Launched at Avila today, started off windy with significant swells but i scratched out a limit of rockfish. Stoked for the campfire tacos tonight. The wind had died by the time I was coming back so I poked my nose north around the break wall and it’s just so pretty up there. Was out of bait and near my limit at that point so will have to return tomorrow or Sunday morning to explore that area.

Salty · 11-20-2020, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cris

Launched at Avila today, started off windy with significant swells but i scratched out a limit of rockfish. Stoked for the campfire tacos tonight. The wind had died by the time I was coming back so I poked my nose north around the break wall and it’s just so pretty up there. Was out of bait and near my limit at that point so will have to return tomorrow or Sunday morning to explore that area.

Nice dude! Sounds like a good trip already.

11-19-2020, 06:42 PM	#1
cris Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 254	Hey Eric, I’m in pismo beach till Sunday with my kayak. Planning to to fish tomorrow morning and snorkel/free dive and maybe fish Saturday and Sunday. Port San Luis is fairly sheltered from NW swells and I’m planning to launch there. Pm me your number if you want to meet up!

11-19-2020, 10:40 PM	#2
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,874	Consider posting your inquiry on this website: http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/in...p?action=forum Good luck on your trip!

11-20-2020, 03:42 AM	#3
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,002	1. Rockfish can be caught in depths as shallow as 10ft up there. 2. San Simeon is further north than Morro Bay. Do you mean Monterey? 3. Spooner's cove and Leffingwell are pretty protected. With no wind I've launched there when the forecast called for 8-12ft 10s. 3. Most locals do wetsuits and drysuits. This late in the season, I'm not sure if a splash jacket and waders are enough. 4. The rock fish season is shorter up there. I know they open later, not sure when they close. 5. Salmon season closed on November 9. If you are targeting them when in season, be sure to have the needed stamps and gear. Most cattle boats target them exclusively. They don't want to have salmon on board with non compliant fishing gear (barbed j hooks).

11-20-2020, 12:07 PM	#5
Salty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 427	Thanks for the info guys! @cris- thanks a ton for the invite! That would be awesome. We're not heading out until Wednesday though, so we'll miss you! @jruiz- Great info! You're right, I was thinking Monterey, but had Morro in my head for some reason lol. Also, not really a salmon person myself and I've never fished them before. It was really more of a last-minute "Hey, that'd be cool to try for Salmon while we're there" kind of thing. So if the season's over, it's not a big deal. The plan was to stop at some local tackle places and get some intel on what people are fishing for now(what's in season/legal) and scooping up some suggested tackle for whatever we can legally fish for. Also, thanks for the launch spot tips! Will be bringing a wetsuit too. @JohnMckroidJr- Thanks for the link! I'll check them out @SoCalEDC- LMAO.... yeah, I feel like I've seen that logo somewhere before..... I'll look into Leffingwell, thanks! And yeah I'm aware of the GWS up that way. Also wary about filleting anything on the beach or campsite with bears in the area. This is why I'm not keeping anything unless it's something REALLY worth it!

11-20-2020, 12:51 PM	#6
cris Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 254	Launched at Avila today, started off windy with significant swells but i scratched out a limit of rockfish. Stoked for the campfire tacos tonight. The wind had died by the time I was coming back so I poked my nose north around the break wall and it’s just so pretty up there. Was out of bait and near my limit at that point so will have to return tomorrow or Sunday morning to explore that area.