#1 Southern California Fishing Guide – Lake Casitas & Lake Cachuma
THE MOST EXPERIENCED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FISHING GUIDE
For more than four decades, Rich Tauber has helped anglers master Southern California lakes. A U.S. Open Champion and Bassmaster Classic competitor, he brings tournament-level experience to every guided trip. Whether you’re new to bass fishing or preparing for competition, each outing focuses on teaching proven techniques for lakes like Lake Casitas, Lake Cachuma, Castaic Lake, Pyramid Lake, Lake Isabella, and the San Diego lakes.
Fish with a Proven Champion• 1982 U.S. Open Bass Champion Professional Lake Casitas bass fishing trips designed for beginners, families, and serious anglers alike. |
Lake Casitas and Lake Cachuma
Guide Trips
Rich Tauber offers professional bass fishing trips on both Lake Casitas and Lake Cachuma. Each lake fishes differently, and every trip is tailored to seasonal conditions, structure, and current patterns specific to the water you choose.
Whether you prefer the technical challenges of Lake Casitas or the versatility of Lake Cachuma, you’ll experience a fun, productive day focused on catching fish and improving your skills.
JOIN US FOR AN ENJOYABLE AND MEMORABLE DAY OF FISHING
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Your Guides Steve Morris and Rich Tauber |
Whether it’s your first time holding a fishing rod or you’ve spent years chasing bass, Rich Tauber Fishing Guide Service is designed to make everyone feel comfortable on the water. We provide all equipment, patient instruction, and a relaxed, encouraging atmosphere so beginners, families, and experienced anglers can enjoy the day together. From kids catching their first bass to parents sharing time on the lake, every trip is focused on having fun, learning something new, and creating lasting memories. When you’re in Southern or Central California, book a trip on Lake Casitas or Lake Cachuma and experience a well-organized, enjoyable day of bass fishing tailored to your group. The goal is simple — smile often, catch fish, and head home with stories worth telling. |
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FISHING GUIDE REPORTS
Southern California Lake Casitas Fishing Guide Report 04/17/2026 –
Absolutely incredible topwater fishing today, Lake Casitas, Ventura, California. We had 30 bass in just four hours of fishing topped off by this fantastic 7-pound bass. Basstrix swimbait did the trick. If you want to get in on the great action, you can call or text Rich Tauber fishing at 818-439-1154 or on our website at www.richtauberfishing.com and click on the link and pick your day on the calendar that works for you.
Southern California Lake Casitas Fishing Guide Report 04/15/2026 –
Here is Alex with me today for some bass fishing, visiting from Minnesota, loaded down with a fantastic bag of Lake Casitas largemouth, in just four hours of fishing. Absolute gorgeous conditions lots of fish lots of fish breaking in open water all the fish were released alive to fight another day. We will be back at it tomorrow morning. Anglers interested in booking their spring time bass fishing trip call or text me at 818-439-1154 or go to www.richtauberfishing.com.
Southern California Lake Cachuma Fishing Guide Report 04/13/2026 –
Here’s one of our clients that came out with me yesterday bass fishing at Lake Cachuma. Plenty of sunshine and catching some nice quality largemouth bass on a variety of baits. Come out and join us … Just call or text RichTauber fishing at 818-439-1154 or go to our website at www.richtauberfishing.com and click on the Book Online Button and pick a day on the calendar that works for you. We work around your schedule.
Southern California Lake Cachuma Fishing Guide Report 04/12/2026 –
Hey fisherman, the fishing at Lake Cachuma is still hot. Here’s some youngsters that I took out through the week, enjoying the beautiful days and the great fishing at Lake Cachuma, catching bass with their parent. A lot of smiles and memories. This is what it’s all about getting kids involved in the outdoors. Come out and join us … Just call or text RichTauber fishing at 818-439-1154 or go to our website at www.richtauberfishing.com and click on the Book Online Button and pick a day on the calendar that works for you. We work around your schedule.
Southern CaliforniaLake Cachuma Fishing Guide Report 04/08/2026 –
Here’s a couple trips we had yesterday at beautiful Lake Cachuma, out enjoying some fantastic bass fishing, catching bass on a variety of baits. If you’re interested in getting to this action at Lake Cachuma all you have to do is call or text Rich Tauber Fishing 818-439-1154 or just go to our website and click on the book online button and purchase the day that works for you.
Southern California Lake Casitas Fishing Guide Report 04/08/2026 –
Here is Larry with me today, at Lake Casitas, Ventura ,California, as the magnificent fishing continues. If you’re interested in getting in on the action at Lake Casitas all you have to do is call or text Rich Tauber Fishing 818-439-1154 or just go to our website and click on the book online button and purchase the day that works for you.
Southern California Lake Casitas Fishing Guide Report 04/05/2026 –
Here is Jeff, who is from Wisconsin, fishing with me today at Lake Casitas, Ventura, California, with both hands full of bass from another successful day of bass fishing. We have been running 3-4 trips a day to get through the Easter holiday we want to thank all of our clients for all their tremendous support it’s been a huge effort especially at our age Happy Easter to everybody the fantastic fishing continues at Lake Casitas Ventura California call or text me at 818-439-1154 or go to www.richtauberfishing.com click the book online button and purchase the day that works best for you.
Southern California Lake Cachuma Fishing Guide Report 04/02/2026 –
Here’s Justin, a great friend of ours who came out with me to get into this great action at Lake Cachuma. Beautiful spring weather and plenty of nice quality bass caught using a variety of baits. If you’re interested in getting to this action at Lake Cachuma all you have to do is call or text Rich Tauber Fishing 818-439-1154 or just go to our website and click on the book online button and purchase the day that works for you.
Southern California Lake Casitas Fishing Guide Report 04/01/2026 –
Stefan and John with me today at Lake Casitas, Ventura, California, Big numbers of fish today…we have a bunch of shad that have moved into shallow water, and a Basstrix swimbait has been our best weapon. If you’re interested in getting to this action at Lake Casitas all you have to do is call or text Rich Tauber Fishing 818-439-1154 or just go to our website and click on the book online button and purchase the day that works for you.
Southern California Lake Cachuma Fishing Guide Report 03/30/2026 –
Here’s Matt who came out with me yesterday to scenic Lake Cachuma, in Santa Barbara, California, to enjoy a beautifiul day catching some quality largemouth bass on a variety of baits. A great day of fishing. If you’re interested in getting in on this action at Lake Cachuma, all you have to do is call or text Rich Tauber Fishing 818-439-1154 or just go to our website and click on the book online button and purchase the day that works for you.
Southern California Lake Casitas Fishing Guide Report 03/29/2026 –
Here is Joe with me today at Lake Casitas, Ventura, California, and the fish moved up and now we had quite a few fish breaking out in open water. Basstrix swimbait did the trick… we will be back at it tomorrow morning 7 AM we’re running 2 to 3 trips a day right now with our Pontoon Boat and our Cachuma trips so make sure you get a hold of us it’s spring break so we’re basically going as hard as we can if you’re interested in a day call or text me at 818-439-1154 or go to www.richtauberfishing.com.
Southern California Lake Cachuma Fishing Guide Report 03/25/2026 –
This is Nicholas, who came out with me today to Lake Cachuma for some bass fishing. He caught some really nice bass on a variety of baits. If you’re interested in getting in on this action at Lake Cachuma, all you have to do is call or text Rich Tauber Fishing 818-439-1154 or just go to our website and click on the book online button and purchase the day that works for you.
Southern California Lake Cachuma Fishing Guide Report 03/24/2026 –
Here’s one of our clients who came out with me yesterday to beautiful Lake Cachuma for some bass fishing. As can be seen in the pictures below, with hands full of bass, he had a great day catching quality bass on a variety of plastic baits. If you’re interested in getting to this action at Lake Cachuma all you have to do is call or text Rich Tauber Fishing 818-439-1154 or just go to our website and click on the book online button and purchase the day that works for you.
Southern California Lake Casitas Fishing Guide Report 03/24/2026
The weather has been beautiful and the fantastic fishing continues. Here’s just one of many family trips that we’ve done this week everyone having a great time lots and lots of bass an shallow water Lake Casitas Ventura California we are open seven days a week we provide all the rods reels tackle and baits that you need for the day some of our best fishing of the year call or text me at 818-439-1154 or go to www.richtauberfishing.com click the book online button and purchase the day that works best for you.
Southern California Lake Casitas Fishing Guide Report 03/21/2026
Super Guide Steve Morris – Here’s a family that came out with me to Lake Casitas yesterday on our pontoon boat … fishing for bass for the first time. Check out the pictures below to see how their bass catching success was – Great fun, great day, and great memories. If you would like to get in on this action, then All you have to do Is grab your phone, call or text Rich Tauber Fishing at 818-439-1154 or go to our website at wwwrichtauberfishing.com. We work around your schedule so all you have to do is click on the link button and click on the day that works for you.
Southern California Lake Casitas Fishing Guide Report 03/17/2026
Here is Mike with me this morning as the heat wave pushes through Southern California. We got out at 7 AM and had the boat on the trailer by 11 AM lots of fish on the 2–3 pound range we will be back at it again tomorrow morning. All of the anglers that follow us this is the time to book a fishing trip. Fish are in shallow water and some of the most classic fishing that we will have all year. You can call or text me at 818-439-1154 or go to www.richtauberfishing.com click the book online button and purchase the day that works best for you.
Southern California Lake Casitas Fishing Guide Report 03/14/2026 –
Here’s a few of our clients at beautiful Lake Casitas fishing from our pontoon boat on a gorgeous spring day. As can be seen in the photos below, everyone was having fun catching bass on variety of soft baits and enjoying the day. Bring the family out and join us for a day of fun and memories. If you’re interested in getting to this action at Lake Casitas all you have to do is call or text Rich Tauber Fishing 818-439-1154 or just go to our website and click on the book online button and purchase the day that works for you.
Southern California Lake Casitas Fishing Guide Report 03/13/2026 –
Fishing just broke loose today Lake Casitas Ventura California we caught and released over 25 bass in four hours of fishing had the boat on the trailer at 11:30 AM. Interested in getting involved in the magnificent springtime fishing book your trip now. We are available seven days a week we have three boats to choose from we provide all of the rods reels tackle and baits you need for the day call or text me at 818-439-1154 or go to www.richtauberfishing.com click the book online button and purchase the day that works best for your schedule.
Southern California Fishing Guide Report 03/09/2026 – Lake Cachuma
Here’s Justin, who came out with me to Lake Cachuma the other day, catching pre-spawning bass on a variety of baits. The bass are moving into the shallows preparing for the spawn. So, if you like to get into this great action at Lake Cachuma all you have to do is call or text Rich Tauber Fishing 818-439-1154 or just go to our website and click on the book online button and purchase the day that works for you.
Southern California Fishing Guide Report 03/09/2026 – Lake Casitas
Beautiful warm weather for the next 10 days this is Annette with this beautiful 4 1/2 pound Lake Casitas largemouth the fish are just starting to move into shallow water call or text 818-439-1154 me some of our best fishing of the season is here! Anglers can also go to www.richtauberfishing.com click the book online button and purchase the day that works best for you.
Southern California Fishing Guide Report 03/06/2026 – Lake Casitas
Just wrapping up our day today Lake Casitas Ventura California. We are open seven days a week and provide all of the rods reels tackle and baits you need for the day….ready to get back at it tomorrow morning. Anglers interested in a guided fishing trip at Lake Casitas Ventura California/Lake Cachuma Santa Barbara call or text me at 818-439-1154 or go to www.richtauberfishing.com click the book online button and purchase the day that works best for you.
Southern California Fishing Guide Report 03/04/2026 – Lake Casitas
Lots of fish moving into shallow water to spawn Lake Casitas Ventura California a variety of plastics have worked best in anywhere from 10 to 20 feet of water pretty basic spring fishing. Anglers interested in getting in on the fantastic action call or text me at 818-439-1154 or go to www.richtauberfishing.com click the book online button and purchase the day that works best for you.
Southern California Fishing Guide Report 02/17/2026 – Lake Cachuma
Here is Greg and his 19-year-old son Brody caught and released 10 fish in four hours of fishing we had some weather pass through last night and Lake Casitas went to 100% of capacity. We have some beautiful weather in front of us for the next 2 to 3 days. Anglers interested in booking a fishing trip can call or text me at 818-439-1154 or go to www.richtauberfishing.com click the book online button and purchase the day that works best for you.
Southern California Fishing Guide Report 02/14/2026 – Lake Cachuma
Here’s Linda, who came out to Lake Cachuma today with her husband for an early Valentine’s Day fishing trip. As can be seen in the photo below, Linda had a great Valentine’s Day of fishing for bass. Happy Valentines Linda. If you’re interested in getting to this action at Lake Cachuma all you have to do is call or text Rich Tauber Fishing 818-439-1154 or just go to our website and click on the book online button and purchase the day that works for you.
Southern California Fishing Guide Report 02/14/2026 – Lake Casitas
Here is Charlie with me this morning at Lake Casitas, Ventura, California. Just four hours of fishing and the fish decided to go off in a big way just before this band of cold weather that’s coming this evening. All these fish were caught in less than 15 feet of water and of course released alive to fight another day. Anglers interested in booking a fishing trip can call or text me at 818-439-1154 or go to www.richtauberfishing.com click the book online button and purchase the day that works best for you.
Southern California Fishing Guide Report 02/17/2026 – Lake Cachuma
Here’s Miles who came out with me yesterday to do some bass fishing at Lake Cachuma, catching some really nice bass, both smallmouth and largemouth bass. Miles is going be a professional bass fisherman real soon after showing us what it takes catching these nice fish on variety of plastic soft baits. GOOD JOB Miles. If you’re interested in getting to this action at Lake Cachuma all you have to do is call or text Rich Tauber Fishing 818-439-1154 or just go to our website and click on the book online button and purchase the day that works for you.
Southern California Fishing Guide Report 02/06/2026 – Lake Cachuma
Here’s Arkadi and his good friend visiting from Ohio and they’re staying in Santa Barbara. They’ve heard about Lake Cachuma and wanted to experience its bass fishing, and they did just that, as can be seen in the images below. Both had an awesome day fishing for bass with some really quality largemouth bass. So, if you’re interested in getting to this action at Lake Cachuma all you have to do is call or text Rich Tauber Fishing 818-439-1154 or just go to our website and click on the book online button and purchase the day that works for you.
Southern California Fishing Guide Report 02/04/2026 – Lake Cachuma
This is Matt that who came out from Kansas visiting and wanted to come out and fish Lake Cachuma in this great summer weather in January. Matt had a great day of fishing, catching some solid largemouth bass. So, if you’re interested in getting to this action at Lake Cachuma all you have to do is call or text Rich Tauber Fishing 818-439-1154 or just go to our website and click on the book online button and purchase the day that works for you.
Southern California Fishing Guide Report 02/03/2026 – Lake Cachuma
This is Steve, who I took out the other day on a pontoon boat bass fishing trip at beautiful and scenic Lake Cachuma. These are some really nice, smallmouth bass that Steve caught and a few largemouth bass as well. And they Just planted trout. So, if you’re interested in getting to this action at Lake Cachuma all you have to do is call or text Rich Tauber Fishing 818-439-1154 or just go to our website and click on the book online button and purchase the day that works for you.
Southern California Fishing Guide Report 02/03/2026 – Lake Cachuma
The long anticipated trout plant! We received 5,000 pounds of rainbow trout earlier this week. Come and join us for some fantastic trout fishing a Lake Cachuma. Don’t forget, you can also fish for smallmout and largermouth bass. Call or text Rich Tauber Fishing at (818) 439-1154.
Southern California Fishing Guide Report 02/02/2026 – Lake Iabella
Absolutely stunning weather yesterday at Lake Isabella in Bakersfield, California. We do our best to service every lake in Southern California we have the boats rods reels tackle and guides to help you seven days a week. Anglers can always call or text me at 818-439-1154 or go to www.richtauberfishing.com click the book online button and purchase the day that works best for you.
Southern California Fishing Guide Report 02/01/2026 – Lake Iabella
We have lots of trips going out today here is U.S. Open champion Rusty Brown just getting ready to leave the dock with his group this afternoon Lake Isabella California and we also have Steve Morris with his group at Lake Cachuma in Santa Barbara absolute gorgeous weather we have lots of boats and lots of guides that work with our service so call or text me and we can get you and your group out fishing anywhere from a small group in a bass boat to a large group in a Pontoon Boat we’re here to help you seven days a week. Call or text me at 818-439-1154 or go to www.richtauberfishing.com click the book online button and purchased the day that works best for you.
Southern California Fishing Guide Report 01/29/2026 – Lake Cachuma
We’ve had some beautiful weather over the last few days. This is Johnny, he’s just 13 years of age and shows off this beautiful 4 1/2 pound Lake Casitas largemouth. I took a big group of kids fishing and they all were so much fun to spend the day with love to see young anglers that enjoy the sport! We will be back at it tomorrow morning. Anglers interested in a guided fishing trip at Lake Casitas or Lake Cachuma can call or text me at 818-439-1154 or go to www.richtauberfishing.com click the book online button and purchase the day that works best for you.
Southern California Fishing Guide Report 01/19/2026 – Lake Cachuma
This is John who came out with me Tuesday to Lake Cachuma To go bass fishing, and that we did, catching some very nice bass on a variety of baits. It’s great to see lake Cachuma full Again. Let’s go fishing, all you have to do is call or text Rich Tauber Fishing at 818-439-1154 or go to our website at wwwrichtauberfishing.com and all you have to do is just click on the link button and click on the calendar and pick a day that works best for you.
Southern California Fishing Guide Report 01/18/2026 – Lake Cachuma
Good friends of ours came out with me to Lake Cachuma for a quick fishing trip this morning. A good time was had by all, catching both smallmouth bass and largemouth bass. Let’s go fishing … just call or text Rich Tauber fishing at 818-439-1154 or you can go to our website at www.richtauberfishing.com and click the book online button and purchase the day that works best for you.
Southern California Fishing Guide Report 01/13/2026 – Lake Cachuma
Here’s some clients that came out with us in the last few days, enjoying the new full Lake Cachuma. They caught plenty bass on a variety of baits and techniques. The lake is starting to settle down after all the rain we had. So come out, join us … The #1 fishing guide service in Southern California. If you’re interested in getting in on this great action, all you have to do is call or text Rich Tauber Fishing at 818-439-1154 or you can go to our website at www.richtauberfishing.com and click the book online button and purchase the day that works best for you.
Southern California Fishing Guide Report 01/06/2026 – Lake Casitas
Super guide Steve Morris … This is Zeke who came out with me for a rainy day of fishing at Lake Casitas. However, the rain didn’t stop Zeke from catching bass, see the pictures below for verification. Good job Zeke. If you would like to get into this action at Lake Casitas all you have to do is text or call Rich Tauber Fishing at 818-439-1154 or go to our website and all you have to do is just click on the link button and click on the calendar and pick a day that works best for you.
Southern California Fishing Guide Report 01/04/2026 – Lake Casitas
It’s a new year and we’re starting it off with Superstar guide Steve Morris back guiding at Lake Casitas … This is Jayden, who came out with me yesterday on a crazy stormy wet day, still catching bass and a big crappie. Using soft plastic baits was the ticket in this wet weather. We are open seven days a week and provide everything that you need to learn the sport and share a great memory with your family. Anglers can call or text Rich Tauber at 818-439-1154 or go to www.richtauberfishing.com click the book online button and purchase the day that works best for you.
