The vast, blue waters of Mission Bay make for an
enjoyable paddling experience. Mission Bay is
like an aquatic playground, with a network of
waterways and inlets, which is why paddling is
the best way to explore Mission Bay.
The park is divided up into many sections
that each have notable features. The bay is
home to many species of birds, fish and
other animals and has a nature reserve at
its northern end, near Crown Point. One of
the highlights includes Sea World, located
in the southeast quadrant of Mission Bay.
If you plan on paddling the entire
circumference of this rather large, wide,
beautiful bay, pace yourself in case the
wind picks up. Also, be sure to watch out
for boat traffic when paddling across the
main body of water to reach one of the
islands located in the bay.
This commercialized environment offers a
variety of outdoor recreational activities
and tourist attractions for the entire
family. There are a number of rental
facilities around the bay for bicycles and
many marinas rent a full range of
watercraft, including kayaks, jet skis, and
windsurf boards. If you want to catch hordes
of fish, go to Mission Bay, but be sure to
plan your arrival early.
Fishing from your
kayak is allowed throughout the entire bay,
except in areas designated for swimming,
waterskiing and personal watercraft use,
(including launching and landing zones). The
bay offers a variety of
fishing species,
including perch, smelt, and occasionally
you’ll snag a halibut, barracuda and bonito
inside of the bay.
