Guide To Fishing At Castaic Lake In Southern CA
AKA: Lake Castaic
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, rainbow trout and striped bass at Castaic Lake in California.

Home of five record largemouth bass (all over 19 pounds), a striped bass over 43 pounds, and a channel catfish over 47 pounds, Castaic Lake is a dream lake for serious anglers. The lake also offers exciting fishing for anglers of all skill levels, with populations of catfish, crappie and trout.
Castaic Lake is a 2,200 acre fishery, located in the southwest part of the state in Los Angeles County. This is a day-use only lake, and fees to enter are required. While access to shorelines is limited, one can do some fishing from shore. However, this lake is best fished from a boat, canoe or kayak.
Primary fish species residing in Castaic Lake.
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
Castaic Lake Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NEARBY
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Castaic Landing Boat Rentals
Rentals: Fishing boats
661 775-6232
Marinas
Castaic Landing Boat Rentals
32839 Lake Hughes Rd
Castaic, CA 91384
661 775-6232
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Castaic Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, at the east end of the Castaic Lake Dam, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and plenty of paved parking.
Click here for a California fishing license.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Castaic Lake RV Park & Campground - 661 257-3340
Castaic Lake CA Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Castaic Lake
Castaic Lake RV Park
31540 Ridge Route Road
Castaic, CA 91384
661 257-3340
Lake Access
The hours of operation and entry requirements change often - check here for the latest information.
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Castaic Lake in Southern California.
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Giant catfish and stripers, plus bragging-size largemouth bass fishing in southwest CA.