Casino Point

[SoCalRich]

Long day but wel worth it. The park was Hot and sunny above the surface and foggy below vis=20-35'. BUT everything you want to see is right there. Wrecks, Kelp, Rock structure, LOTs of fish of every size and color, And 2 Giant Black Sea Bass. May 10 divers

 

[blue steal]

Long day but wel worth it. The park was Hot and sunny above the surface and foggy below vis=20-35'. BUT everything you want to see is right there. Wrecks, Kelp, Rock structure, LOTs of fish of every size and color, And 2 Giant Black Sea Bass. May 10 divers

Any issues with renting tanks at CDS if you were solo?

 

[SoCalRich]

No, But then they didn't ask and I didn't. I had a buddy, but there was a solo diver the previous Monday;

 

[fnfalman]

My favorite time to dive at Casino Point is around end of the year through February. It’s nice and quiet. Better chance of seeing the graceful Pacific torpedo ray during that time frame.

 

[VsubT]

Any issues with renting tanks at CDS if you were solo?

They were happy with my SDI Solo card when I was there a couple of weeks ago. Seem like nice folks.

Lance

 

[Litefoot]

Can you take tanks on the ferry? What was the water temp?

 

[SoCalRich]

Sure, tanks are no problem. Taxis await you, to take them to the Point. But they rent al80s, steel 100,120s yoke or din. water temp was 69 Surface/66 at depth.

Good Divin, Dive safe
SoCalRich

 

[Litefoot]

Hey thanks, I appreciate that. I really need to get out there soon. The water is actually not as cold as I would have thought. Is there a time of year with better viz than others? I know I could google this, but hey, there you are and here I am. LOL!

 

[fnfalman]

Hey thanks, I appreciate that. I really need to get out there soon. The water is actually not as cold as I would have thought. Is there a time of year with better viz than others? I know I could google this, but hey, there you are and here I am. LOL!

Winter is best time for everything. Less water movement, more clear water, thicker kelps acting like curtains as well. More fish, more animals that come out because there aren’t a hundred snorkelers and divers at the Park.