Fishing reports for Castaic Lake
Checkout the latest Castaic Lake fishing reports from businesses and local anglers.
The water level is almost full at Castaic, and bass are moving in on the new shallow structure. Finesse soft-plastics are getting hammered the most, while topwater baits (poppers & spooks in the mornings) and swimbaits are pulling in the bigger fish. Most action is from the surface down to 15 feet...
The water level is almost full at Castaic, and bass are moving in on the new shallow structure. Finesse soft-plastics are getting hammered the most, while topwater baits (poppers & spooks in the mornings) and swimbaits are pulling in the bigger fish. Most action is from the surface down to 15 feet. For bass and stripers keying on shad schools, jerkbaits and A-rigs have been hot.
Overall, conditions at Castiac are close to ideal with clear water and temps hovering around 73 degrees.
When Castaic has been open, bass fishing has been good. But recent heavy winds have kept boats off the water and forced the lake to close. If you can get on the lake, most fish are in one of the three spawning modes (pre/post spawn or bedding). Soft-plastics are getting bit most consistently... drop...
When Castaic has been open, bass fishing has been good. But recent heavy winds have kept boats off the water and forced the lake to close. If you can get on the lake, most fish are in one of the three spawning modes (pre/post spawn or bedding). Soft-plastics are getting bit most consistently... drop shots and Senkos. No report on the reaction bite.
Striper action is becoming even more sporadic unfortunately. And trout fishing remains fair.
An unexpected cold front has dampened what should have already been an excellent spring for bass, but conditions are improving quickly. With forecasted daytime highs reaching 80°F and nightly lows in the mid-50s, water temperatures will steadily rise in the coming weeks. Fish should begin moving...
An unexpected cold front has dampened what should have already been an excellent spring for bass, but conditions are improving quickly. With forecasted daytime highs reaching 80°F and nightly lows in the mid-50s, water temperatures will steadily rise in the coming weeks. Fish should begin moving shallower and becoming much more aggressive as they prep for spawn.
Meanwhile, Striper fishing is picking up, particularly for anglers trolling swimbaits or large spoons in depths of 20-25 feet.
Castaic bass are getting more aggressive as the water temp rises, but haven't fully moved into shallows yet. Finesse (drop-shots) and worming have produced a few fish, especially in shad colors... but not in notable numbers. They are hard to find. Look for drop-offs near shallow coves and points...
Castaic bass are getting more aggressive as the water temp rises, but haven't fully moved into shallows yet. Finesse (drop-shots) and worming have produced a few fish, especially in shad colors... but not in notable numbers. They are hard to find. Look for drop-offs near shallow coves and points. Striper action continues to be slow, but a few anglers are still catching trout. Water clarity is getting better by the week.
