Castaic Lake Report 06-21-2026
Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass:
The lake is full and the bulk of the action is still happening deeper, in the fifteen to thirty foot range. Dropshot rigs and light line Carolina rigs continue to produce both numbers and quality bites. Topwater and reaction baits like hard and soft jerkbaits and crankbaits are starting to get the attention of Bass that are in various stages of postspawn activity. Bait Merchant designed C3 Baits Prototype Worms in the Neptune Shad and Purple Haze color patterns were my number one dropshot bait this week, along with a wacky rigged C3 Baits Slim Pro in the Cinnamon color hue. The bigger Shad are holding in ten to twenty feet of water, getting closer to the backs of the major coves. Although the terrible algae bloom has diminished, the lake is scheduled to be treated with Copper Sulfate (Bluestoning) this coming Friday which should clear up the water completely. There is no launching until 2 pm on that day.
Striped Bass:
Still basically a no show as of yet, other than the random blow up or cut sardine bite.
*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: 71 am – 78 pm
Water Clarity: 3′ to 10′ – Light to medium algae depending on location. The East end of the Fish Arm is cleaner than the Ski Arm.
*THERE IS NO BODY CONTACT ALLOWED SO SKIING IS OUT FOR NOW. ALSO FISHING IS CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY FOR THE TIME BEING!*
Lake Level: Full
Lake Hours as of Sunday 06/21: (according to lake staff)
Park Opens @ 6:00 am
Launching @ 6:00 am
Off Water @ 7:30 pm
Park Closes @ 8:00 pm
Jim – www.661Fishing.com
