Castaic Lake - Castaic, CA

Fish Spot Details
Fish Species: | Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, White Crappie |
Castaic Lake, located in Los Angeles County, is a premier Southern California reservoir known for its trophy largemouth bass and robust striped bass population. This large, deep lake supports year-round fishing for bass, catfish, panfish, and seasonal trout.
Spring is the most productive season for largemouth bass, with anglers targeting spawning fish using swimbaits, jigs, and soft plastics around brush, rocks, and drop-offs. Post-spawn, drop-shot and deep crankbait tactics excel. Striped bass school in open water and respond well to trolling, cut bait, or vertical jigging, especially near the dam and main channel.
Catfish are abundant and grow large, especially in coves and creek arms. Chicken liver, mackerel, and commercial stink baits are effective at night. Crappie and bluegill are found in shallows near submerged structure and offer fun spring and summer action using live bait or jigs.
Castaic Lake provides ample access, with boat ramps, marinas, and shoreline trails. Watercraft are popular, but float tubers and bank anglers can also do well in quieter coves. With a reputation for producing double-digit bass and consistent striped bass action, Castaic Lake remains a top-tier multispecies destination for serious Southern California anglers.
Spring is the most productive season for largemouth bass, with anglers targeting spawning fish using swimbaits, jigs, and soft plastics around brush, rocks, and drop-offs. Post-spawn, drop-shot and deep crankbait tactics excel. Striped bass school in open water and respond well to trolling, cut bait, or vertical jigging, especially near the dam and main channel.
Catfish are abundant and grow large, especially in coves and creek arms. Chicken liver, mackerel, and commercial stink baits are effective at night. Crappie and bluegill are found in shallows near submerged structure and offer fun spring and summer action using live bait or jigs.
Castaic Lake provides ample access, with boat ramps, marinas, and shoreline trails. Watercraft are popular, but float tubers and bank anglers can also do well in quieter coves. With a reputation for producing double-digit bass and consistent striped bass action, Castaic Lake remains a top-tier multispecies destination for serious Southern California anglers.
Latest Fish Reports
Date | Report | Author |
6-27-2025 | Castaic has consistently produced good numbers of largemouth and smallmouth bass The lake remained near max capacity with water... more » |
Chad Burton and Chris Borden |
6-20-2025 | Bass anglers transitioned to post-spawn techniques Castaic Lake held near max capacity with water... more » |
Chad Burton and Chris Borden |
6-13-2025 | The lake rose to 97 percent of its storage capacity, and water temperatures were in the upper 60s and low 70s The lake rose to 97 percent of its... more » |
Chad Burton and Chris Borden |
6-6-2025 | Bass fishing was very good, and many anglers reported impressive numbers Castaic Lake rose to approximately 96 percent of... more » |
Chad Burton and Chris Borden |
5-30-2025 | Bass fishing has been on fire at Castaic Castaic rose to 96 percent of its storage... more » |
Chad Burton and Chris Borden |
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