At Casitas, as with many California lakes right now, the shad are on full display. Baitfish are everywhere and recently are moving into the shallows... with bass following. This bodes well for anglers throwing swimbaits, flukes, or any other shad imitation lures in 3-10 feet of water. Not a lot of size; most fish averaging just over a pound.

The warming water has sparked an outstanding bite for both bluegill and crappie. Small Rapalas, crappie jigs, and red worms are getting crushed by quality fish.

Smaller largemouth have been chasing shad like crazy. Anglers are throwing shad imitation swimbaits all around the lake... many using electronics to target schools. A few large females (5+ pounders) were reported last week using small swimbaits as well. Small senkos and drop shots are also getting bit. Some slabby bluegill have been caught as well, primarily on crappie jigs and small night crawlers.