Pigeon Point Access

Can anybody shed some light for me on pigeon point access to the beach
I have a Hobie Pro Angler 14 and was woundering if thier is a way to haul the big boy down to the water
Thanks
Sharkbait23

Not a problem if you have a friend. Great spot with good fishing but pretty Sharky so be careful.

Used to be one of my faves but so many shark encounters make it less than enticing now.

-Eliot

You got the perfect handle for that spot 

Can anybody shed some light for me on pigeon point access to the beach
I have a Hobie Pro Angler 14 and was woundering if thier is a way to haul the big boy down to the water
Thanks
Sharkbait23

....so is it Lure or Bait???

I hear it really good fishing but also real sharkey
I have also heard Bean hollow is he same type of situation
I would like to find spots that are not over fished
Any Ideas for me

Go south!

Thanks Otter
Have you fished Davon Port landing area
I hear thats pretty fished out
Any Info on that location

I would not want to carry a 140 pound PA14 down the winding steps on the south side of Pigeon Point. You could do a surf launch on the north side, but it is an unprotected launch. Not to be attempted unless you are experienced at surf launching.

Bean Hollow also require surf launching. It has a nasty shore break.



With a PA14, you should stick to Santa Cruz or other harbors. Surf launching that barge would be a challenge at best.

Pigeon Point, Bean Hollow, and Davenport are all very sharky.

The steps in Pigeon are really a workout for PA. I suggest lighter or have a fishing buddy can assist bringing it up and down. Yes, it is sharky but I think if you are in the ocean theres shark in there. Bean Hollow launch need to have a good weather I mean really good weather. Many experienced kayaker has been humbled by this place. Still my favorite spot since its shorter drive from where I live. I fished this area every year at certain time.

Yeah, I get tired just bringing my gear up and down.   

Hopefully you have a nice buddy willing to help you carry that tank down and back up the stairs.  As for the Bean, I completely agree with others and advise against attempting a surf launch with the PA there. 

I fished there before, never got ate.

I've yakfished the area for years.
I've seen plenty o sharks to satisfy me for the rest of my fishing career, but only 2 or 3 of them were off Pigeon Davenport is similar in sharkiness I have to say. I was fully checked out there last fall.

You'll need to really pick your day carefully with a hobie PA. Bean in particular can be a walloping shore break.

None of this is meant to dissuade you, only to illustrate that the other posts aint lyin.
As far as spots being fished out, it will depend on the day, tide, current, and time of the year. Mostly the San Mateo spots don't light up until June or July, but then sometimes you get years when the seasons turn on sooner. Also, these spots are all well known in the kayaking community, so they all get decent fishing pressure.

These spots are all well known in the kayaking community, so they all get decent fishing pressure.

Are you sure?  I know its well known as "AVOID" these places they are SHARKY (not the handle one) lol...

I fished there before, never got ate.

Yet.

I know this may sound like the world's worst idea, and probably is, but I really wanna dive there one day...bet the structure is sick.

 

I wish I was kidding...

 

 

Sincerely,

Jim

I know this may sound like the world's worst idea, and probably is, but I really wanna dive there one day...bet the structure is sick.

 

I wish I was kidding...

Crazy mofo!!