Castaic Lake Report 10/18/26
Largemouth, Smallmouth and Striped Bass:
High winds in the 15-30 mph range kept most anglers off the water this week. The two days I did get out found fishing and conditions basically unchanged. There are still major numbers of big Shad in most of the coves, especially in the Ski Arm where NE winds blew most of the algae and floating weeds towards the main lake. The Fish Arm bore the brunt of the high winds and chopped up weed pieces from the hundreds of Coots that are feasting on the submerged weedbeds. Bass fishing was excellent on live Shad with most anglers experiencing 20 to 40 fish in a morning or afternoon session. All three Bass species are in the coves eating the plentiful baitfish. Stripers are also cruising the shoreline and blowing up on the Shad that are taking refuge in the expansive weedbeds. Most of the weeds are up to the surface making it difficult to get a lure with treble hooks to not get weeded out upon landing in the chaos. A better bet is a C3 Baits Flukenstein, Texas rigged with an EWG hook.
*THE LAKE IS CLOSED ON MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS*
*Launching is at the West Ramp Only*.
This is the address to the entry gate located on the West side of the lagoon:
32132 Castaic Lake Drive
Surface Temp: 721 am – 74 pm
Water Clarity: 5′ to 15′ – Light to medium algae and floating weeds
Lake Level: Down a five feet from full pool and holding
Lake Hours as of Sunday 10/18: (according to lake staff)
Park Opens @ 6:00 am
*LAUNCHING* @ 7:00 am
Off Water @ 6:30 pm
Park Closes @ 8:00 pm
Jim – www.661Fishing.com
