Hello! I'm new to kayak fishing and live in Fort Bragg. I'm trying to meet a few local folks that fish the area that might be willing to let me come along on a trip or two. I've fished at Caspar once already but that's pretty much it. So far I've only hooked a handful of rockfish but am interested in learning how to target more fish. Thanks!

Howdy everyone! I'm a newbie ocean kayak fisherman and just recently moved to Fort Bragg. I'm trying to meet some other local kayak fisherman to tag along with and get some ocean fishing tips and tricks. I've yet to venture out on the open water but am really looking forward to trying it!

I work at the mouth of Big River at Catch A Canoe, And Bicycles Too. We get a lot of kayakers asking this same question. You're right to be a bit nervous about exiting the river mouth there. Several kayakers were pinned up against the rock face on the south side of the river earlier this year and had to be rescued. It's doable according to some advanced sea kayakers in the area, but personally I wouldn't attempt it myself. The sand is moving around so much that it's tricky to find a clear route out past the breakers right now.