Newport Bait Recievers

[Sac au Lait]

Anyone know if they are in operation yet??? Going to splash my boat and maybe head over to the island next week.

[bowler]

They have been saying April 1 on Davey's locker.

[murrieta angler]

If you all are talking about the one out in the middle of the harbor, it might be closing real soon or for sale.
I have some inside info,
Robert

[DockRat]

Co you have a slip in Newport ?
If not why would you launch from Newport ?
Just curious cause it is alot longer time on the water.
DR

[SILVERADO SLAYER]

posted @ another site 7 days ago :



Politics and the government can sure screw up things -- not to mention the other junk being shoved down everyone's throat - but that our recreational pastime to "get away from it all" is being restricted again- an call for some assistance from those in favor of the live bait operation in Newport Harbor. The city has verbally approved us to start our operations on April 1 of this year, but as we are getting closer to the date, they are telling me that we do not have approval to put the barge in place yet. I have been told the same thing for approximately two weeks with no progress. Shellmaker, who is putting the barge in place, is only available March 30 and next availability is April 7. The barge will take three days to prep and be ready to store bait. So, the April 7th date makes us miss two weekends in April already. The sport boats out of Daveys Locker and Newport Landing are advertising and counting on our April 1 starting date as well. I’m hoping that you guys can assist me in letting the City know the importance and need for our operations to begin sooner than later. As you know the seabass are starting to bite and if squid is available, we plan to have it in the barge for at least the weekends. At this stage of the game I feel a need to put more pressure on the city would benefit all involved in the local fishing industry. Contact at the Harbor Resources Division - Chris Miller 949-644-3043 email address is cmiller@newportbeachca.gov Tell him your thoughts on the matter--- JD Thanks you very much for your help! San Pedro Bait Co--

[Sac au Lait]

I sent Mr miller a note on your behalf. You might want to let the folks at the dunes know about this too. No bait no launch.

[DaveysLocker]

Thanks for the update.
We can't wait to have live bait back in Newport.
David @ Davey's Locker