Here it is mid July and we have some pretty good lure fishing and plenty of live shad available to net. It is offical that summer fishing is in full swing at Lake Casitas. We have had a few 90 degree days and the water tempeture is 78 degrees. Let's start with the shad fishing. The bait has been spotty. When you get around it there is quite a bit of it. The best time to make the shad is from sun up until 10am. Fish the shad on 4-6 lb. test line. Once the wind blows, fish it on the anchor. It seems as though you have to wait for the fish to make a pass through the area your fishing. The lure fishing has been the best. Fish are being caught on just about everything you can imagine. And I mean everything. We have caught fish on frogs, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and every plastic worm fishing technique under the sun. There is a bunch of grass (sago pond weed) growing in the lake now. This works as a filtrator and has really cleaned up the water. There are places that you can see 7-8 feet deep now. The water should continue to clear as we work through the summer. I have been consentrating my efforts around these areas that have grass growth and clean water. The Marina Cafe is open 7 days a week with a fantasic breakfast and lunch menu. There hours are 6am till 4pm. Call or email me with any questions. Better yet let's go fishing. I will be available thru August 20. I leave to fish the U.S. Open on Lake Mead until September 3. Wish me luck!