Bay Kayak Fishing5 out of 5
My friends kayak fish pretty often, and I’d been wanting to try it myself. This was my first time fishing from a kayak, and the rental made it easy to finally get out there and give it a shot.
Where we launch
Both locations offer protected harbor launches, so there is no surf launch required. After leaving the harbor entrance you are fishing open ocean, so we only operate on calm days and set the recommended fishing area based on conditions. Fishing kayak rentals and guided kayak fishing trips run from both harbors.
Santa Cruz Harbor
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
A protected harbor launch with easy access to Monterey Bay and productive nearshore fishing. Pedal out through the harbor entrance and fish for halibut, rockfish, lingcod, and other coastal species depending on the season and current regulations.
Launch: Protected hand-launch area inside Santa Cruz Harbor. Exact meetup and launch instructions are provided with your booking.
Common targets
- California halibut
- Rockfish
- Lingcod
- Seasonal nearshore species
Good to know
- No surf launch required
- Conditions can change after leaving the harbor
- Bait and tackle are available for purchase from us at the launch
- Follow the fishing area and return-time instructions provided for your rental
- Parking and meetup instructions are sent before your trip
Species availability and legal seasons vary. Anglers are responsible for following current California fishing regulations.
Reviews from Santa Cruz
5.0 out of 5 · 2 reviews
5 out of 5
I was completely new to fishing and mostly just wanted to get out on the water with friends. The kayak made it easy to enjoy the day and try fishing for the first time.
Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Pillar Point is a large protected harbor with an easy launch inside the breakwater and direct access to the Half Moon Bay coast. On approved calm days, renters can fish nearby reefs, rocky structure, and open-water areas outside the harbor.
Launch: Protected beach launch inside Pillar Point Harbor, next to the boat-launch area. No surf launch required.
Common targets
- Rockfish
- Lingcod
- California halibut
- Cabezon and other nearshore species when legal and in season
Good to know
- No surf launch required
- Conditions outside the breakwater can be very different from conditions inside the harbor
- Bait and tackle are available for purchase from us at the launch
- Approved fishing boundaries are set for the conditions that day
- Parking and meetup instructions are sent before your trip
Species availability and legal seasons vary. Anglers are responsible for following current California fishing regulations.