Reservoir

Castaic Lake

Los Angeles County, California

State Water Project reservoir north of Santa Clarita; DWR lists 2,235 acres of accessible waterways on the upper lake plus a 197-acre lagoon. Rainbow trout are stocked in the colder months.

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Current air temperature at Castaic Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area2,235 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Rainbow Trout●●●○○

Stocked during the colder months

Boat launches

4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Main ramp (upper lake)Public
18 launching lanes.Directions ↗
West ramp (upper lake)Public
6 launching lanes.Directions ↗
Lagoon rampPublic
East side, non-gasoline-powered boats only.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Castaic Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: California Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Trout fishing is best in the colder months when stocked.
The lagoon ramp is for non-gasoline boats only.

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