Tackle Express Castaic Fishing Reports

Look for the bite to improve in the next month or so when the water warms up a bit with the longer days. The lake level continues to rise and the debris has not been a big issue as long as the North wind doesn’t blow into the marina. The crews have been removing a lot of it with a bulldozer which is helping a lot. Better days ahead for sure.

The lake is currently open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On March 1st it will be open seven days a week. Bass are being caught in 20- 30′ of water on the usual finesse plastics although the bite can be slow at times. Crappie continue to bite small jigs and spoons around the suspended Shad schools in deeper water.

The floating debris and muck that has plagued the lake for the past three weeks is becoming less of a problem. East-blowing Santa Ana winds to 30mph have dispersed and/or sank some of it, making launching okay on certain days. The marina as well and some of the coves can be hit or miss depending on wind conditions and direction. Reports are tough to come by on all fronts as most anglers have been staying home.

The lake is still plagued by floating debris. The marina as well as most of the coves are completely choked. Hopefully the forecast of high Santa Ana winds this week will help in dispersing some of the debris. Not many anglers are willing to launch in these conditions as the small particles clog and overheat most outboard engines. Hopefully the lake will be fishable after the winds. Jim – www.661Fishing.com

The lake is unindated with mud and floating debris. The good news is the lake level has risen close to forty feet in recent weeks, far exceeding expectations and prospects for having a full lake this year. Better days ahead!

A tough week weather-wise for anglers. Heavy rain and winds on most days limited opportunities. The lake was closed over the weekend due to heavy surface debris. They did allow launching on Sunday but it was electric motors only which made most boats turn around and head home.