Castaic Lake – April 25

Location:
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
32132 Castaic Lake Dr
Castaic, CA 91384

Phone: (661) 257-4050

Directions:

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Lake Overview:
Clear water reservoir known for pressured largemouth and now a healthy smallmouth population..

Fees & Access:
Vehicle entry fee required
Launch fee required

Inspection Policy:
Quagga mussel inspection required prior to launch

Lake Skinner – May 16 & November 21

Location:
37701 Warren Rd
Winchester, CA 92596

Phone: (951) 926-1541

Directions:

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Lake Overview:
Known for schooling fish and wind-driven patterns, and flipping and frog fishing in the Summer.

Fees & Access:
Vehicle entry fee
Launch fee

Inspection Policy:
Vessel inspection required

Pyramid Lake – June 20

Location:
43100 Pyramid Lake Rd
Gorman, CA 93243

Phone: (661) 295-7155

Directions:

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Lake Overview:
Deep, clear lake with rocky structure and both species of bass.

Fees & Access:
Vehicle entry fee
Launch fee

Inspection Policy:
Mussel inspection required

Lake Perris – July 11

Location:
17801 Lake Perris Dr
Perris, CA 92571

Phone: (951) 940-5600

Directions:

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Lake Overview:
Grass, structure, and strong summer patterns.  Several sunken wrecks can produce.

Fees & Access:
Vehicle entry fee
Launch fee

Inspection Policy:
Mussel inspection required

Lake Piru – August 22

Location:
4780 Piru Canyon Rd
Piru, CA 93040

Phone: (805) 521-1500

Directions:

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Lake Overview:
Timber-filled lake with strong shallow bite potential especially at full capacity.

Fees & Access:
Vehicle entry fee
Launch fee

Inspection Policy:
Inspection required prior to launch

Silverwood Lake – September 26

Location:
14651 Cedar Cir
Hesperia, CA 92345

Phone: (760) 389-2281

Directions:

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Lake Overview:
Wind-affected fishery requiring adaptability.  High altitude means bass are usually late to the party.

Fees & Access:
Vehicle entry fee
Launch fee

Inspection Policy:
Mussel inspection required

Parker Strip – October 16–17

Location:
Parker, AZ (Colorado River)

Directions:

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Lake Overview:
Current-driven fishery with grass, docks, and shallow cover.

Fees & Access:
Varies by marina

Inspection Policy:
Check local launch requirements

Season Open – December 19

Location: TBD

Details:
End-of-year open event. More information coming soon.