Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass:
Bass fishing slowed slightly this week as cold weather mid-week and rain on Saturday stalled the spawning cycle temporarily. Smallmouth are post-spawn and on a tear and will hit just about any of the usual presentations and baits. Most of the Largemouth are one to two pound males that are making or guarding spawning beds, but there is a number of bigger fish from three to five pounds in the counts. Carolina rigs and dropshots continue to dominate the finesse plastics bite. Wacky rigged 5″ Senkos continue to produce most of the bigger fish. Green Pumpkin w/black flake and Natural Shad are great colors and have been consistent all Spring. I use the darker colors on overcast days and the natural baitfish colors on sunny days. The water remains very clear with up to 20′ clarity in most areas. A full moon in two weeks and sunny days in the forecast should bring the bigger fish shallow.
Striped Bass:
The schools of baitfish that will eventually bring these fish into range are moving shallower every week, as they migrate to the backs of weedy coves to spawn. The Stripers are pre-spawn too so patience is the name of the game for now.
Lake Conditions:
*Launching is at the West Ramp Only*.
Here is the address to the entry gate located on the West side of the lagoon:
32132 Castaic Lake Drive
Surface Temp 62-66
Water Clarity 10′ to 20′ +
Lake Level: Down 25′ from full pool and filling on some days
Zero to minimal debris
New Lake Hours as of Sunday 04/27:
Open @ 6:30 am
Off Water @ 7:00 pm
Park Closes @ 7:30 pm
Jim – www.661Fishing.com
