Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass:
Great Bass fishing continued this week despite everything from cool weather in the 60’s for most of the week, leading to temps approaching triple digits over the weekend. One to two pound average fish are keeping the counts up with most anglers realizing catches in the 15 to 20 range. Dropshot rigs continue to be the most productive technique overall, but just about any finesse bait or small 3″swimbait will get bit. Wacky rigged 5″ Senkos continue to produce some bigger bites, fished around 45 degree rocky banks and secondary points leading into spawning areas. The biggest mistake I feel anglers are making is to sit in one spot for more than a half hour or so. The bulk of the Bass are moving from day to day so staying mobile and hitting more spots will increase your odds of landing on a bunch.
Striped Bass:
Not much of a change. The schools of baitfish are heading into coves like Elizabeth Canyon, and there has been some feeding fish around. As the Stripers prepare to spawn there will be non-biting fish on the surface that look like they’re boiling but are going thru the spawning cycle. Unlike the Largemouth and Smallmouth that lay their eggs in a nest, Stripers are broadcast spawners like most ocean fish. They lay their eggs and milt on the surface and count on the wind to mix it up.They are almost impossible to get to bite during this cycle. Better days ahead.
*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 61-67
Water Clarity 10′ to 20′ +
Lake Level: Down 20′ from full pool and filling
Minimal debris
New Lake Hours as of Sunday 05/11:
Open @ 6:00 am
Off Water @ 7:00 pm
Park Closes @ 7:30 pm
Jim – www.661Fishing.com
