Bass fishing was excellent, especially for anglers who know how to scoop live shad

Castaic Lake - Castaic, CA (Los Angeles County)


by Chad Burton and Chris Borden
7-11-2025
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The lake held steady at 94% of capacity, with water temperatures remaining in the upper 70s. Bass fishing was excellent, especially for anglers who know how to scoop live shad. For those fishing without live bait, Rapala Skitter Walks, Sammys, and Espetits were top producers. As the sun climbed, Carolina-rigged 4” Roboworms and C3 Baits Shimmys kept the bite going.
Striped bass responded to many of the same topwater lures used for largemouth and smallmouth, with Kastmasters and jerkbaits also generating strikes. Catfishing was solid for shore anglers soaking chicken liver and dip bait.


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