Any info on Lake Casitas?

[xjchad]

Hi,
I just moved to Santa Paula recently.  Took the wife and kids up to Casitas on Monday to rent a boat for an hour and put around. Just wanted something different to do and we had a blast!


Anyway, I was wondering if any of you fish there and could give me some info on it?
I don't have a boat and won't rent one very often so I'd be fishing from the shore.  I love fishing for anything, but bass and catfish would be main targets.
Also, is there a way to get around the $15 parking/day use fee?
Thanks!
Chad

[SevengillTheVC]

Bass and Catfish is the name of the game there. I believe there are some crappie too. Don't know the best tactics or spots for that lake though.

[xjchad]

Thanks Adam,
I was thinking of using the long rod to flyline some mackerel chunks for cats.  I've read they have some pretty big ones in there.

[raychavez91]

Yeah, I've heard about the big cats....in paticular near timber or some kind of structure in the day

[xjchad]

Thanks Ray!
I saw a couple spots like that when we were cruising around in the rental boat. 

[raychavez91]

It's a real nice bass lake too...I've done really good with light line and jerbaits, ikas and dropshot etc, early?