Trout fishing has remained steady

Castaic Lake - Castaic, CA (Los Angeles County)


by Castaic Lake Staff
11-21-2022
805-521-1231
Website

We just received back-to-back trout plants last week on 11/09 and 11/10. First one was the smaller DFG truck, second was the three-tanker vehicle. Overall trout fishing has remained steady since it has only been a couple days since the plants. Power-bait doughs, mice tails, inline spinners, spoons, and mini jigs have all been getting some attention. A lot of the action has been closer to the main launch ramp around the docks. They have spread out better now, but most fish are still being caught close to the docks.

The striper has been still seen chasing bait on the calmer days, with a lot of bad wind this past week making that difficult. Trolling umbrella rigs has also been working. Cut bait and nightcrawlers/lug worms have also been angler’s go to lately. All bait fishing is off the bottom in around 50-70 feet.

The largemouth and smallmouth still are biting off finesse style plastics, either on the drop-shot or Ned rig. First thing in the morning and later in the evening has been productive for anglers using reaction baits. Cranks, swimbaits, and deep diving jerk baits have been producing some decent fish. Big swimbaits have also been landing some better sized striper lately but has been a grind for the most part and hopefully will pick up with another stock.

The catfish are still biting any cut bait or worm. Most being caught by accident while fishing for striper.

Bluegill and crappie are still biting at a slow pace, and the lower lagoon has been a better place to catch these species as of late.

Wind has also been a factor this whole week. Make sure to check the forecast before coming on out.

Water Temperture: 64-66 degrees



< Previous Report Next Report >




< Previous Report Next Report >


More Reports

11-14-2022
We just received back-to-back trout plants last week on 11/09 and 11/10. First one was the smaller DFG truck, second was the three tanker. Overall trout fishing has remained steady since it has only been a couple days since the plants. Power-bait doughs, mice tails, inline spinners, spoons, and mini jigs have all been getting some attention. A lot of the action has been closer to the main launch ramp around the docks. They have spread out and are able...... Read More

10-31-2022
There were no signs of boils this last week. Stripers are still biting but a little deeper, off cut bait and lug worms. Some anglers are having luck off umbrella rigs on the troll and deeper diving jerk baits or lead heads used off main points. We received our first trout stocking of the season, and it was a sizeable number of trout. Two DFW trucks to be exact. Some of these Trout are pushing 2 + pounds, and have still...... Read More