Coyote Launch Ramp Open

Use Caution - Floating Debris

Casitas Municipal Water District, Lake Casitas Recreation Area hereby declares itself not responsible for and assumes no liability arising from fire, theft, damage to or loss of the vehicle/vessel or any article the

rein.  Only a license of space is granted and no bailment is created.  By voluntary launching, boater acknowledges they have read and agree to the provisions of the forgoing

advisement. 

~~BOAT AT YOUR OWN RISK~~

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.

Boat Inspections - Prevent quagga mussels!

Attention boaters! All vessels are subject to a mandatory 35 day quarantine period.

Schedule your boat inspection

Please review our Boat Access Restrictions at Lake Casitas here.

To schedule a boat inspection appointment, please email boatinspection@casitaswater.com. In your email, please include your phone number, so we can reach you by phone  and explain the process in detail.

Boat Rentals

Lake Casitas Marina Bait & Tackle Shop
(805) 649-2043

The Casitas Bait and Tackle Concession is located at the main Santa Ana Ramp about 1/2 a mile inside the park. It is a FULL SERVICE, ONE STOP shop carrying all your angling and boating supplies.

Please call for rental rates and to make reservations.

• Live Bait (night crawlers, etc.)
• Lures (the most effective lures for catching the "big ones"!
• Fishing tackle
• Boat Rentals
• Slip rentals (by the night, week, month or year)
• Gasoline 87 and 91 Octane
• Fishing Licenses (by the day or year) - Cash Only.
• Information and "Fish Stories" (upon request)

Reservations may be made by sending a full day deposit to:

Casitas Boat Rental
11311 Santa Ana Road
Ventura, CA 93001

Boating & Fishing Resources

• Lake Casitas Marina
• Invasive Species Information and Prevention
• Take Action To Save Our Lakes
• Quagga Mussel  Article - Threat to Western Ventura County Water, Supplies, Economy & Recreation
• CA Department of Fish & Wildlife - Fish limits apply
• Take Me Fishing - tons of useful information about California boating and fishing
• Bass Fishing Guided Services: our affiliated contractors may help enhance your fishing experience:
  • Ojai Angler
  • Rich Tauber Fishing
  • Fred Klinshaw
• Boating & Fishing FAQ

Fish Stocking

At various times throughout the year Casitas purchases Rainbow Trout for planting.

2024 Night Fishing from the Shorelines - Calendar

(fish from the shorelines until 11:00 p.m. - no boats)

Bowfishing for Carp at Lake Casitas

Program Parameters: The Bowfishing for Carp Program is subject to change. Bowfishing, which is allowed for carp only, no other species, is authorized by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. It requires a valid fishing permit from DFG and all DFG regulations apply. Additionally, all Lake Casitas Recreation Area ordinances and regulations must be followed.

Program Rules: Program rules are outlined in the LCRA Bowfishing Only for Carp Permit Application and Agreement which includes a liability release and an acknowledged understanding of the parameters of the program.  With a signed Application and Agreement, each person can then be issued a Daily Permit containing a carp fishing boundary map.

Permits: A Daily Permit will be issued only after 8 a.m. and after confirmation by Park Staff that a completed, signed Application and Agreement is on file. Once issued, the daily bright orange permit is required to be visible at all times.

Everyone is encouraged to review the following important resources for latest information and updates:

 Ventura County Emergency Information:

http://www.vcemergency.com/ 

 State of California Department of Public Health: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx

 United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/share-facts.html

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