Fort Bragg

Im going camping up in Fort Bragg and looking to go kayaking but not in the ocean any places you guy up there can let me know about
thank

Kayaking or kayak fishing?

If you just want to go paddle around you might want to try Big River. You can paddle up river and back in the trees.

im going to bring my poles but mostly just paddle around with my girlfriend

The Albion River is another nice paddle, launch at the campground under the bridge and go upstream, beautiful, remote and some interesting floating homes/cabins to check out.

If you do either the Albion or Big rivers watch out for the wind and tides in the afternoon, thay can make coming back a chore.

Beautiful area,  enjoy the trip.

i think we are going to paddle noyo and big river

Big River paddle = A+

Noyo paddle = B+

If you get caught going against the tide in Big R, you won't go far.   Paddle up on incoming tide, paddle back when the tide turns.

thanks for the info

Navarro River is also very nice.  Sandbar across the mouth has turned it into a 3 mile long lake that (though Hwy 128 runs pretty much right alongside it) feels like you're in the wilderness.  Camping right on the beach with porta-potties (no water) or upriver a little ways at Van Damme.

Have a great time!

Tight lines...