Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass:
Bass fishing was great to excellent this week despite the continued cool weather. The bulk of the Largemouth are commiting to the upcoming full moon spawning cycle on the 12th and can be found anywhere from 2-20 feet deep along secondary points and rocky transition areas. Plenty of one to two pound fish are keeping anglers busy throughout the day with a number of fish from three to five pounds and bigger in the counts. Dropshot rigs have moved to the top of the productive techniques list as the finesse plastics bite rolls on, although the light-line Carolina rig will still do damage. C3 Baits Shimmys and Ice Picks in the Neptune Shad color pattern have proven effective time and time again. Wacky rigged 5″ Senkos continue to produce some of the bigger fish as they can be seen cruising a few feet below the surface in the spawning coves. 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.
Striped Bass:
No change. 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 although the rising water is holding them back for now.
*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 61-66
Water Clarity 10′ to 20′ +
Lake Level: Down 25′ from full pool and filling
Minimal debris
New Lake Hours as of Sunday 05/04:
Open @ 6:00 am
Off Water @ 7:00 pm
Park Closes @ 7:30 pm
Jim – www.661Fishing.com
