Lake Casitas Fishing Report

Casitas has been fishing well over the past couple of weeks, and while the recent storm might slow things down briefly, the bite should rebound fast. Soft plastics are doing the heavy lifting—T-rigged and dropshot Roboworms, Ned rigs, Senkos, and similar setups are all producing. Bass are holding shallow in less than 10 feet of water, either staging for the spawn or already on beds.

Trout were stocked in early March, with another plant set for next week. PowerBait, Mice Tails, and floated nightcrawlers have been the go-to for these stockers.

Lake Casitas is full of water, and clarity has been excellent (before the recent rains). Trout were stocked at the end of January, and the bite has been good, mostly on PowerBait and worms, although some are pulling shallow fish on spinners as well. The bass bite has been consistent for fish in the 1- to 3-pound range on jigs and soft plastics fished around deep structure in 30-50 feet. Big swimbaits are the current focus for anglers looking to target giant bass chasing stockers. The recent rains should spark more aggression out of these bigger fish too. Reports say there’s still a solid bluegill bite available on small lures and mealworms.

Fishing at Lake Casitas has been excellent lately, no matter what you’re targeting. The CDFW stocked the lake in late November, with another trout plant scheduled for this week. Trollers are finding limits by pulling spoons and Needlefish, while shore anglers are hooking up by soaking PowerBait or inflated nightcrawlers.

Bait schools continue to bust around the lake, and shad-colored swimbaits, jerkbaits, and even some topwater are all producing quality bass. Texas-rigged or drop-shot Robo Worms in 15 to 20 feet of water have been another solid approach when the reaction bite slows.

Meanwhile, action for big catfish has also been solid, using cut mackerel and chicken livers.