Castaic Lake continues to show southern California anglers why it is the best bass fishery in the state. It is truly amazing to me just how good Lake Castaic has been this year. The fish continue to follow and heard hugh schools of threadfin shan and glass minnows. The only small change is that the fish are a bit more picticular as to where they want to make a showing. Where two months ago the fish where breaking pretty much all over the lake, now it is a bit more focused. The best technique continues to the big topwater walking bait. My clients have been fishing a U.S. Irony by Zip Baits in a shad color. The most consistent approach remains fishing the live shad on the flyline. We have been fishing 4lb. green Izorline, with a #8 baitholder hook. There is plenty of bait around, so scooping enough to fish with should be no problem. The lake level has been pretty darn stable. It has not dropped more than a foot or two in the last 30 days. The water has been super clear with a slight alge bloom in the back end of some of the bays. The weather has been fantastic all month. We had a nice bit of rain a week ago and it was even warm. Really does feel like an El Nino year. The striper fishing remains great also and we are catching 2-6 fish a day in the 1-8 pound class. The boat traffic has been very light as most of the vessels on the water are fishing boats. We have been starting our day at about 8am each morning, so you can sleep in an extra hour. I really feel like this is one of the best times of the year to book a trip. We have averaged about 15-20 fish a day on all the trips. Remember, this all about you catching the fish. I don't fish. I am a firm believer that the only way you can learn a technique is for YOU to catch the fish. It has to happen to you! If you have some time this month give me a call (818) 439-1154, or send me an email at the contact link at the top of the page. I would love to get you out to experence some great southern California bass fising.