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Old 08-08-2020, 10:04 AM   #1
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Cambria 8/1/20

I went camping and kayak fishing with Ericko and John Ruiz this past weekend. It was a relaxing and fun trip with some rock fish, beautiful scenery, and tater-tots. We camped at a private campsite a couple of miles from the launch, since all the public campgrounds were filled. Most mornings were foggy with plenty of wind and sun in the afternoon. Our afternoon sessions were wet and wild with 15+mph winds. We caught a variety of fish from reds, blues, blacks, cabezon, and a few short lings. I was mainly using swim-baits and hook-up baits. The fellas used some plastics too and squid. The biggest rockfish came in at 5lbs or so. The high spots out in deeper water were not producing and most of the quality fish were caught in the kelp, which seems healthy and thick in certain areas. We tried shore fishing from the rocks and poking around with squid but didn't get anything. I'll have to put some more effort into shore fishing next time since it looks like there's fish to be caught. Great trip and I'm already planning the next one...























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Old 08-08-2020, 01:06 PM   #2
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Looks like a great trip and good fishing. Some nice rock fish there. That first picture reminds me of when La Jolla used to have kelp beds like that, now they are just a memory. Thanks for sharing Roby, hope to see you out at La Jolla one on these days.
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Looks great
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Tasty looking stringer! Cool trip thanks for posting.
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Old 08-10-2020, 11:08 AM   #5
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Anyone have an idea of the best option on campgrounds up there, public or private regardless of being full or not?
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Old 08-10-2020, 11:28 AM   #6
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Thanks for sharing the stoke!
I'm starting to pack my stuff for a San Simeon trip this weekend!
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Old 08-10-2020, 11:40 AM   #7
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looks like a blast. Nice quality fish, and the shore fishing in the rocks looks like it could be a really fun time.
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Old 08-10-2020, 12:21 PM   #8
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Anyone have an idea of the best option on campgrounds up there, public or private regardless of being full or not?
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Old 08-10-2020, 04:18 PM   #9
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Wow Roby, there's the whole package. Looks like so much fun!!!
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Old 08-10-2020, 04:27 PM   #10
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Anyone have an idea of the best option on campgrounds up there, public or private regardless of being full or not?
1) San Simeon Creek Campground

2) Morro Bay State Park Campground

3) Islay Creek Campground
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Has anyone camped at El Charo on Highway 1 between SLO and Morro Bay? It isn't far to Morro from there and it seems like it would be less crowded or do they even have camping there?
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Has anyone camped at El Charo on Highway 1 between SLO and Morro Bay? It isn't far to Morro from there and it seems like it would be less crowded or do they even have camping there?
El chorro has overnight and day use. It's not as close to kayak launch locations as the other campgrounds suggested. IIRC, it can also get pretty hot there in the summer.
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El chorro has overnight and day use. It's not as close to kayak launch locations as the other campgrounds suggested. IIRC, it can also get pretty hot there in the summer.
thanks, I was just thinking if the better ones were full it might be an option. I know Morro Bay has some pretty good halibut spots and the launch isn't too far from El Chorro. I worry about leaving my stuff in camp anymore. I guess living in SoCal has got me paranoid about thieves.
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thanks, I was just thinking if the better ones were full it might be an option. I know Morro Bay has some pretty good halibut spots and the launch isn't too far from El Chorro. I worry about leaving my stuff in camp anymore. I guess living in SoCal has got me paranoid about thieves.
As far as theft is concerned, the campgrounds to the north of SLO don't have much of a problem in that regard. Campgrounds in Pismo, Oceano, and SLO can sometimes have homeless encampments nearby where you might end up with a bicycle or propane tank missing after leaving camp for the day.
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As far as theft is concerned, the campgrounds to the north of SLO don't have much of a problem in that regard. Campgrounds in Pismo, Oceano, and SLO can sometimes have homeless encampments nearby where you might end up with a bicycle or propane tank missing after leaving camp for the day.
Normally when we go up the coast we stay at a motel in Cayucas. I haven't pulled the kayak up there yet. If it was me I would just tent camp but my wife wants a room with a bath. I can lock up my fishing gear but the kayaks will be on a trailer, I just have to take anything loose inside with me.

The homeless problem is everywhere now and where they are thefts are going to happen. Down here it just seems like it isn't just homeless, there are people who go to campgrounds just looking for the opportunity to steal something,
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Down here it just seems like it isn't just homeless, there are people who go to campgrounds just looking for the opportunity to steal something,
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1) San Simeon Creek Campground

2) Morro Bay State Park Campground

3) Islay Creek Campground
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Normally when we go up the coast we stay at a motel in Cayucas. I haven't pulled the kayak up there yet. If it was me I would just tent camp but my wife wants a room with a bath. I can lock up my fishing gear but the kayaks will be on a trailer, I just have to take anything loose inside with me.

The homeless problem is everywhere now and where they are thefts are going to happen. Down here it just seems like it isn't just homeless, there are people who go to campgrounds just looking for the opportunity to steal something,
There are private campgrounds with showers and running water. It's a good blend of tent camping with a few conveniences. Google private campgrounds since there is a large variety depending on your equipment whether you own a tent, RV, trailer. There are even teepees and yurts you can rent out. For example, some one rents out their driveway for $25 a night a mile from the Cambria launch, but it's only for RVs.

Check out www.hipcamp.com
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Old 08-12-2020, 10:28 AM   #19
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Lots of nice pictures! Thanks for the report.
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Old 08-14-2020, 02:30 PM   #20
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great report looks like a good time
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