Lake Casitas is one of the premier fishing lakes in the region and is known for its "world class" bass fishing. Four of the 10 largest bass have been caught at Lake Casitas. In addition to largemouth bass, the lake is filled with rainbow trout, crappie, red-ear sunfish, bluegill and channel catfish. Record fish in all categories have been caught throughout the years. Night fishing until 11 pm from the shorelines is held on selected weekends when the moon is full and weather permits.
California Department of Fish & Game fish limits apply.
DFG license free fishing days for 2009 are Sat., July 4 and Monday, September 7.
TakeMeFishing has tons of useful information about boating and fishing.
ESPN Fishing Site has current weather and a map of the lake.
| Date | Dayof the Week | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 9 & 10 | Friday/ Saturday | Weather Permitting |
| Feb. 6 &7 | Friday/ Saturday | Weather Permitting |
| Mar. 6 &7 | Friday/ Saturday | Weather Permitting |
| Apr. 2, 3 & 4 | Thursday/Friday/ Saturday | |
| May 7, 8 & 9 | Thursday/Friday/ Saturday | |
| Jun. 4, 5 & 6 | Thursday/Friday/ Saturday | |
| Jul. 2, 3 & 4 | Thursday/Friday/ Saturday | |
| Jul. 30 & 31 | Thursday/Friday | |
| Aug. 1 | Saturday | |
| Sep. 3, 4 & 5 | Thursday/Friday/ Saturday | |
| Oct. 2 & 3 | Friday/ Saturday | |
| Oct. 30 & 31 | Friday/ Saturday | |
| Nov. 25, 26, 27 & 28 | Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/ Saturday | Weather Permitting |
| Dec.25 & 26 | Friday/Saturday | Weather Permitting |