Silver Strand Beach - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MalibuJohnny · 12-02-2008, 08:29 AM

Headed out for a few days of R&R to Silver Strand Beach... never been. Anyone have info about this place?

dorf · 12-02-2008, 08:58 AM

Oxnard?
I grew up there. Last time I fished there was 20 years ago and it ROCKED! I plan on going back soon and I hope it is still that way. I think I heard about some restrictions on fishing around the Jetty. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

Ed · 12-02-2008, 09:02 AM

Is there a Silver Strand in Oxnard, or do you mean the one near IB?

MalibuJohnny · 12-02-2008, 10:01 AM

Sorry for the confusion...near IB, Coronado

Ed · 12-02-2008, 12:51 PM

Silver Strand is a straight up surf launch. The surf can be big so look for rips when launching. It's all sand bottom with no stucture or kelp so you can guess the species. You can also fish the bay side there so there are two good yakfishing options.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 12-02-2008, 01:00 PM

Like he said it can be thumping surf, but there is kelp out there, just south of the Pier is a pretty thick bed.

bajadog · 12-02-2008, 02:01 PM

Check for bacteria counts, in particular after a rain.

MalibuJohnny · 12-02-2008, 03:39 PM

Thanks, like always good help

I am not the best for take offs and landing on the beach, I have jumped off in waist high water and hung on the the back of my yak, just so I wouldn't pearl!

Next summer I will take the Yak Safety Class in LJ, so I can run with Da' Big Dogs!

MalibuJohnny · 12-08-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MalibuJohnny

Headed out for a few days of R&R to Silver Strand Beach... never been. Anyone have info about this place?

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Update on our trip...
To much surf for me...Although I did find out that you could launch from the east side of the strand out into the bay. Set out for some flat ones...nope! made a few drifts south of where I launched, nada.

So packed up headed back to the trailer... Enjoyed the location, even though no fish to show in the camera, finished up with a cold one a tall shot of T'killya, surf fishing...by the way nada again!

Until another day!

bajadog · 12-08-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MalibuJohnny

Update on our trip...
To much surf for me...Although I did find out that you could launch from the east side of the strand out into the bay. Set out for some flat ones...nope! made a few drifts south of where I launched, nada.

So packed up headed back to the trailer... Enjoyed the location, even though no fish to show in the camera, finished up with a cold one a tall shot of T'killya, surf fishing...by the way nada again!

Until another day!

Still beats being at work.

MVC · 12-10-2008, 02:08 PM

We camped there last summer and it was wall to wall people. The waves were small but we never launched from the beach.

eddier68 · 12-10-2008, 02:43 PM

If you can get your hands on a copy of the MAY 07 Western Outdoor News Magazine there's a GREAT article writen by Tony Pena about fishing the strand. You may be surprised!

ratdog · 12-10-2008, 02:58 PM

I've surffished the bayside many times with live ghostshrimp and its always been great fishing no matter what time of the year. (the little lagoon is a dead area). Only thing on the ocean side is perch and rays.

MalibuJohnny · 12-11-2008, 08:25 AM

I inderstand form the blogs that this place can get out a hand during the summer. I guess thats why the trolls at the gate give you the details "in detail" about the rules!

Hey, I am out to have a good time.. but not have to deal with the drunked fools who could ruin it for may family. We are going again in the spring a give it another go!

MVC · 12-11-2008, 11:22 AM

It is a nice location for fishing other places in San Diego but the problem is they lock the gate at night and do not open it till 8:00 am in the morning. If you are planning on fishing Shelter Island or Mission Bay you can't get on the water until after 8:00 am.

dniss · 12-12-2008, 07:40 PM

If you're using the Strand as a home base and you need to get away early, park a vehicle across the highway in the Cays development with your gear stashed. Hike out, get in the car and jam! There's plenty of fish to be had in the South Bay, just not a lot of monsters. Bring a shrimp pump and hit the bayside to make bait at tides under 3'. Dropshot 12"-18" up to keep your bait outta the eelgrass. You ought to catch something, at least some spots, maybe a bonefish, which will you make you smile on light tackle.

MalibuJohnny · 12-15-2008, 09:19 AM

There is a tunnel that takes you across the highway into the bayside...kinda scary to leave anything lying around

I launched there and called for pick up...I spoke to a few people who have had great luck wiht ghost shrimp...Next time I will try those!

We are going to get another try, in a few weeks. (IF ITS NOT TO COLD) The wife won't like it!

12-02-2008, 08:29 AM	#1
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Silver Strand Beach Headed out for a few days of R&R to Silver Strand Beach... never been. Anyone have info about this place? __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

12-02-2008, 08:58 AM	#2
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	Oxnard? I grew up there. Last time I fished there was 20 years ago and it ROCKED! I plan on going back soon and I hope it is still that way. I think I heard about some restrictions on fishing around the Jetty. Someone correct me if I am wrong. __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

12-02-2008, 10:01 AM	#4
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Sorry for the confusion...near IB, Coronado __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

12-02-2008, 01:00 PM	#6
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Like he said it can be thumping surf, but there is kelp out there, just south of the Pier is a pretty thick bed. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com Last edited by Jim Sammons LJKF; 12-02-2008 at 03:22 PM.

12-02-2008, 02:01 PM	#7
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	Check for bacteria counts, in particular after a rain. __________________ Please release bill-fish.

12-02-2008, 09:02 AM	#3
Ed Fringe Head Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Drippin Chicken Water Ranch Posts: 140	Is there a Silver Strand in Oxnard, or do you mean the one near IB?

12-02-2008, 12:51 PM	#5
Ed Fringe Head Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Drippin Chicken Water Ranch Posts: 140	Silver Strand is a straight up surf launch. The surf can be big so look for rips when launching. It's all sand bottom with no stucture or kelp so you can guess the species. You can also fish the bay side there so there are two good yakfishing options.

12-02-2008, 03:39 PM	#8
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Silver Strand Thanks, like always good help I am not the best for take offs and landing on the beach, I have jumped off in waist high water and hung on the the back of my yak, just so I wouldn't pearl! Next summer I will take the Yak Safety Class in LJ, so I can run with Da' Big Dogs! __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

12-10-2008, 02:08 PM	#11
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	We camped there last summer and it was wall to wall people. The waves were small but we never launched from the beach.

12-10-2008, 02:43 PM	#12
eddier68 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 32	If you can get your hands on a copy of the MAY 07 Western Outdoor News Magazine there's a GREAT article writen by Tony Pena about fishing the strand. You may be surprised!

12-10-2008, 02:58 PM	#13
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	I've surffished the bayside many times with live ghostshrimp and its always been great fishing no matter what time of the year. (the little lagoon is a dead area). Only thing on the ocean side is perch and rays.

12-11-2008, 08:25 AM	#14
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Silver Strand... I inderstand form the blogs that this place can get out a hand during the summer. I guess thats why the trolls at the gate give you the details "in detail" about the rules! Hey, I am out to have a good time.. but not have to deal with the drunked fools who could ruin it for may family. We are going again in the spring a give it another go! __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

12-11-2008, 11:22 AM	#15
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	It is a nice location for fishing other places in San Diego but the problem is they lock the gate at night and do not open it till 8:00 am in the morning. If you are planning on fishing Shelter Island or Mission Bay you can't get on the water until after 8:00 am.

12-12-2008, 07:40 PM	#16
dniss Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 77	Strategy for early getaway If you're using the Strand as a home base and you need to get away early, park a vehicle across the highway in the Cays development with your gear stashed. Hike out, get in the car and jam! There's plenty of fish to be had in the South Bay, just not a lot of monsters. Bring a shrimp pump and hit the bayside to make bait at tides under 3'. Dropshot 12"-18" up to keep your bait outta the eelgrass. You ought to catch something, at least some spots, maybe a bonefish, which will you make you smile on light tackle.

12-15-2008, 09:19 AM	#17
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Silver Strand There is a tunnel that takes you across the highway into the bayside...kinda scary to leave anything lying around I launched there and called for pick up...I spoke to a few people who have had great luck wiht ghost shrimp...Next time I will try those! We are going to get another try, in a few weeks. (IF ITS NOT TO COLD) The wife won't like it! __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish