Timber cove 8/5-7

Gonna be fishin TC this weekend maybe Fort Ross too. Trying to be otw around seven if anyone can join.

see you there. we had good luck last weekend. ready to try it again.
rockwalker 87.

can i get the exact address for this place to launch? did not make it to the last one due to baby sitter issue.  really want to get my feet wet for my first fishing kayak experience. will be coming from antioch and will figure out loading my yak since i cant afford a rack for now. will check back later, hope you guys dont mind a newb tagging along. thanks in advance

ginotk, to get to the Timber Cove launch head up the 101 to the River Road exit, go west out River Road until it meets hwy 1, go right through Jenner and keep going about 7 or so miles. you will pass Reef Campground first then you'll pass Fort Ross. After another couple of miles you pass the Fort Ross store or your right, a mile after that you will see a trailer park on your left, that's the launch, sorry no address. turn into the trailer park and you'll see a driveway that goes down to the shore/launch. the Lady that collects the money sleeps in so we pay on our way out, she's ok with that. It's $6 per person for the day. newbies wellcome, see you there.
Rockwalker 87, catch biguns!

How long does the good Rockfish season last at Timber Cove?

thanks rockwalker! im already loading up so see you guys there tomorrow.

How long does the good Rockfish season last at Timber Cove?

this year and next goes until dec 31, good luck out there guys, wish i could make it but stuck in the kitchen till tuesday, cameron

can i get the exact address for this place to launch? did not make it to the last one due to baby sitter issue.  really want to get my feet wet for my first fishing kayak experience. will be coming from antioch and will figure out loading my yak since i cant afford a rack for now. will check back later, hope you guys dont mind a newb tagging along. thanks in advance

An NCKA trademark is welcoming newbs and showing them the ropes, I generally consider myself a permanent newb, On the other hand I can't recommend the ocean off Timber Cove as a wise choice for your first kayak fishing experience, unless of course you're a fairly experienced yaker with ocean experience already, then well OK.

I hope you've read our safety section,

Be safe and have fun ,

hello Dale! i just want to say that i did take the self rescue and surf lauching kayak class at MBK a few months back. i am a little nervous and excited at the same time but i am a fast learner. Dale or fellow NCKA, is timber cove too much for newb? any feedback will be greatly appreciated. my kayak is loaded up and ready to go, but if its gonna be rough then i might have find plan b. thanks

 Good on you for taking those lessons,

Saturday looks uncomfortable with seas of 5 ft and wind 11to 14kts, Sunday seas drop to 4 ft, with wind around  7kt most of the day, now that's a pretty nice forecast.

Timber Cove is a pretty nice launch with some good fish and abs nearby, there are other places that are better for a beginner but TC is not a bad place.

For someone at your level this is how I feel,

If you're not going with an experienced buddy or group, then don't go out in the ocean,
If you don't have a wetsuit don't go. 3mil farmer john as a minimum.
If you don't have a PFD don't go,

I'd say don't go this saturday, but Sunday should be ok,

So to summarize, pick Sunday, wear a wetsuit and pfd at a minimum, and go with at least one, prefferably more experienced people.  If you can't meet all that, then best to hang back until you can.

Not to be over dramatic but our ocean can kill you pretty quick if you're not wearing a wetsuit and for some reason get separated from your yak which on a windy day isn't hard to do. While death might be a longshot, being inexperienced or un prepared can make for a real bad day.

There will be plenty of opportunities to hookup on good days with good people

thank you Dale for your feedback, ok i will have to skip tomorrow guys but if someone also want to go sunday im game. good luck

Yes the Big Blue can be Unforgiving when u least expect it and the buddy system is a must when your new to the salt and even when your not it's sooooo much more fun fishing with your bros... and would suggest VHF if u don't allready have it...along with numerous other safety gear...pool noodles stuffed in your yak...mine has 16...and will not sink filled all the way full with water (tested)  ..........   be safe........................

I'm considering going tomorrow.  Anyone want to carpool from the east bay?  I live in the Hercules/Rodeo area. 

im down to carpool i will pm you