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castaic lake when the fish stock

by Bonita Fisher Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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The California Department of Fish and Game seasonally stocks Castaic Lake with trout from autumn to spring. Two days a year, the Dept. of Fish and Game allows fishing without a license (call them for exact dates). These days usually fall on the first Saturday in June and the last Saturday in September.

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Is there a fishing guide for Castaic Lake?

Southern California Castaic Lake Fishing Guide's Report 11/14/2021 - Here’s long time client Rich he spent the day today Castaic lake with our superstar Guide Rusty Brown beautiful warm weather and excellent fishing. Anglers interested in booking a guided fishing trip anywhere in Southern California can call or text me at 818-439-1154.

Did summer Alexis catch a fish in Castaic Lake?

Here is Summer Alexis this morning Castaic Lake catching the first fish she’s ever caught in her life. A great moment for her… Congrats!!! Interested in booking a fishing trip call or text me at 818-439-1154.

Can you boat on Castaic Lake SRA?

At the lagoon, the only boating allowed is non-powered watercraft. Camping, fishing, picnicking, and trails for bicycling, horseback riding, and hiking are also available at Castaic Lake SRA. To access the lake, visitors enter through the main park entrance on Castaic Lake Drive.

How many bodies of water are in Castaic Lake?

Castaic Lake State Recreation Area is a reservoir of the State Water Project. It is one of the Project's largest recreational lakes and the terminal of its west branch. The site includes 29 miles of shoreline. A major attraction is the 425-foot tall Castaic Dam. Castaic Lake has two bodies of water.

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How often is Castaic Lake stocked?

Rainbow trout are stocked several times a year between November and April, and big bass gobble them up with abandon on days right after stocking takes place. Some of the biggest bass here have been caught on huge trout-pattern swimbaits measuring 8 inches or more.

How often do they stock Legg Lake?

Legg Lake stocks Rainbow Trout during the winter months and Catfish is stocked during the summer months.

How often do they stock Apollo park?

The Department stocks the lakes with Rainbow Trout twice a month October through May. Outside of those months, we do not stock the lakes. For our three annual fishing derbies at Apollo Park, we also purchase additional prize fish on top of the normal amount twice a month for stocking.

When was Lake Gregory Last stocked with fish?

October 2019Most of the regional parks got 750 pounds of fish, but Lake Gregory got a few more fish since it had been so long since it was last stocked. Lake Gregory was last stocked by the county in October 2019, but it was stocked by the state early last summer, according to park rangers at the time.

Can you eat fish from Legg Lake?

When consuming fish from Legg Lake, all individuals may safely eat a maximum of seven servings per week of sunfish species or five servings per week of Channel Catfish. Women ages 18-45 and children ages 1-17 may safely eat a maximum of one serving per week of black bass species or one serving per week of carp.

Is Legg Lake stocked?

Fishing Info: The lake is stocked with rainbow trout from fall through spring by the and catfish during the summer months by the DFW. There are also bass, crappie and bluegill in here.

Are they stocking fish in the Eastern Sierras?

After a massive loss of fish at three hatchery facilities in the eastern Sierra and Southern California this summer, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has implemented an updated stocking plan to continue putting trout into waters that are popular with anglers.

Is Cherry lake stocked with fish?

Turn on Cherry Lake Road (Road 17) and go 24 miles to the lake. Cherry Lake is at 4,700 feet elevation with trailheads into the Emigrant Wilderness, Lake Eleanor, and Yosemite National Park. The lake is about 3 miles long and is stocked with about 33,000 rainbows, annually, in the 9-11 inch class.

What fishing season is it in California?

Regular or In-Season: Bona fide trout fishing season is the last Saturday in April (dubbed "Fishmas") through November 15th every year.

What time can I fish Lake Gregory?

Sunrise to Sunset Fishing Daily. Fishing at Lake Gregory costs just $10/day. The fishing fee pays for fish stocking and rearing. Anglers can pay for their day of fishing at the various Fishing Pay Stations around the lake.

Are there catfish in Lake Gregory?

Lake Gregory offers great fishing where you can fish for Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish and Common carp from the shore year 'round and the boathouse is open the last weekend in April and closes the third weekend in October.

Do they stock Lake Gregory with fish?

We stock the lake with 1,550 lbs. of golden and rainbow trout regularly.

Remembering Castaic Lake

Castaic Lake Fishing Guide … I still remember going bass fishing at Castaic Lake the first day it was open to the public. It was the mid-seventies, I left straight from high school football practice to sample this much talked about bass fishery. Of course, the big talk when it first opened was about the size of the launch ramp.

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The lake has little or no boat traffic and these two techniques dominate. The spring allows a variety of lures to be super productive. The jig in a brown/purple color and a drop shot are tough to beat. The swim bait is still a major player also. Fish will be up-and-in. Try to focus your efforts in less than 20 feet of water.

Castaic Lake Fishing Guide Fall Fishing

Fall can produce lots of fish on the drop shot worm. Notably, the best color year round is ” Arron’s magic”. Fish it on 8lb. test line, with a 3/16 oz. Bakudan drop shot weight. I hope these few tips will help. Accordingly, let me know if you have any questions about Castaic Lake Fishing, or would like to book a guided fishing trip.

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Here’s long time client Rich he spent the day today Castaic lake with our superstar Guide Rusty Brown beautiful warm weather and excellent fishing. Anglers interested in booking a guided fishing trip anywhere in Southern California can call or text me at 818-439-1154.

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