Mendocino Area - Mar 17 or 18

I'm volunteering for the Whale Festival activities at Pt. Cabrillo Lighthouse Station over the weekend. Is anyone in the area interested in paddling/fishing on one of the days or have any suggestions/hints on locations? I usually paddle the rivers (Big, Albion, and Noyo) but have yet to try my hand at fishing. I would welcome the company.

Janice aka "Big J"

Big J:

Most fishing in that area is closed until June 1.  Salmon is open but it needs to be flat.

Hi Yaker:

          I have been close to Whale at VanDamm next to Little River Can, approx. 1 Mile out.
I think everone is waiting for April 1 Ab opener.
                                                                             Ernie

I'm in Fort Bragg. I've been dropping crab traps in Big River every once in a while and doing relatively well, 5-7 crabs per outing. I sure wish rock fish from boats was open; I'd be out there in that case. I haven't heard a lot about salmon in this area yet; they are still pretty far out. I've been meaning to put in at Russian Gulch to paddle around. Weekends are not that great for my schedule however; my girlfriend works all week and I'd hate to leave her on the beach.

I'm going out spearfishing from my kayak with a guy named Dave (forgot his screen name) We are meeting at Russian Gulch at 2:00 and will be out for two or three hours.