Castaic Lake Fishing Report 1/1/23

Castaic Lake Fishing Report 1/1/23

North winds kept the lake on a “call before you go” basis all week. We’re still waiting on the second trout stocking of the year. The bite has slowed significantly as the numbers dwindle, but there are still a few out there to be caught. The Striped Bass fishing is better on the warmer days as they continue to school up on main-lake points.
Castaic Lake Fishing Report 11/18/2023

Castaic Lake Fishing Report 11/18/2023

Looking forward, the state should be stocking Trout as the water temp is now within their preferred range. Fortunately we have clear water this year compared to last year and the swimbait season for big Stripers is looking very promising. As soon as the water level stabilizes there should be an excellent cut bait bite for school-sized Striped Bass around the buoy line at the end of the Ski Arm.
Castaic Lake Fishing Report 01/07/2023

Castaic Lake Fishing Report 01/07/2023

Another series of Trout plants went in during the week but as of yet, the bigger fish are still hanging in the deeper water around the main basin/marina area. This is most likely due to the Trout seeking the cooler water as the surface is still hovering around fifty six degrees.
Castaic Lake Fishing Report 12/04/2022

Castaic Lake Fishing Report 12/04/2022

fter yet another Trout plant, the bigger fish are still in the deeper water around the main basin/marina area. The bite has yet to fully materialize but a few quality fish are being had on topwater baits like Lunker Punkers and Lucky Craft Sammy 128’s. 8″ Huddleston Trout and Deps glidebaits are also getting the attention of some quality fish. 
Castaic Lake Fishing Report 07/03/2022

Castaic Lake Fishing Report 07/03/2022

Lucky Craft Gunfish and Sammy’s will get the bigger bites while small 2″ swimbaits and poppers are getting bit by the smaller schoolies. Adding a feathered treble hook to the surface baits will do double duty as the bigger bait appeals to the larger fish and the feathered treble is the size of the smaller Shad being hammered by the small Stripers.
Castaic Lake Fishing Report 05/15/2022

Castaic Lake Fishing Report 05/15/2022

Good Bass fishing continues here with most fish running in the one to four pound class. There is an afternoon reaction bite when the wind moves the Shad schools around. Small swimbaits and flukes are getting bit by some quality fish to four pounds. Otherwise, drop shot and Carolina rigs are producing in the ten to twenty foot zone on the outside of the weed line with the usual finesse plastics.