Friends of Castaic Lake
Next Friends meeting Feb. 19, 2019 at 7:00pm.
Landscape meetings will start at 6:30pm.
Who are the Friends of Castaic Lake
The Friends of Castaic Lake (FOCL) are a group of dedicated volunteers who continue to make a positive impact on the Castaic Lake Recreation Area. Formed in 1983 as a nonprofit group with the mission to support and enhance the operation of the County of Los Angeles' largest regional park, the FOCL conduct fundraisers and special events to support park programs and projects.
The Friends of Castaic Lake have helped fund and volunteer for many special events, including:
- "Fishin' and Fun for Kids" day
- C.A.S.T. - Casting a Special Thrill" event for disabled children
- the December "Winter Magic - Lighted Boat Parade".The Friends meet at the BISC Building, on the 3rd Tuesday of every month (Except December). If you are interested in getting involved, attend a meeting, or for more information, please contact the park office at (661) 257-4050.
"Fishin' & Fun for Kids Day!" - Sat. May 5, 2018.
The Friends of Castaic Lake would like to take this opportunity to tell you about our special event, the Annual Fishing and Fun Day for Kids, scheduled for May 5, 2018.This event has become one of the largest single-day draws to the lake with over 400 kids enjoying a day of fishing and outdoor activities. The event is designed to encourage kids to come out to the lake while introducing them to the great sport of fishing. With the support of our generous sponsors, we are able to provide breakfast and lunch, fishing tackle and raffle prizes on this special day. The Friends of Castaic Lake and the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks & Recreation would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to come and have fun at the Fishin' & Fun for Kids Day at Castaic Lake. Respectfully, Event Coordinator, Dan Trippeda" June 2, 2018.
Next "Night Time Float Tube Fishing" - 2019
Next "Float Tube Bass Tournament" 2019
Flyer, Rules and Registration Form.
Terry thanking Chad Curtis of Tackle Express for his longtime support of our float tube derbies.
Mike and Terry at the Fred Hall show thanking Vince borges of Phenix Rods for his long time support of our float tube events.
Terry thanking Alex Ramirez of Outdoor Specialty Products for his support of our float tube derbies.
The ZLF BASS Federation thanking Lori and the Friends,
for sponsoring our ZLF open tourney
| Friends of Castaic Lake Board Members | Fishing Club Links |
|---|---|
~ Clay Friedman - President |
~ American Bass Association |
Friends members (Tom and Mike) installing Weather Station Equipment at the Lifeguard Station.
Past Events:
Float Tube Derby - Sept 22, 2018
20 tubers gathered on this day to compete in the 3rd and final event of the 2018 Friends of Castaic Lake float tube bass derby series. Tubers were met with a mostly full lagoon with plenty of flooded cover. The weather was clear ...
<Read Story, and see pictures>Float Tube Derby - June 2, 2018
22 tubers gathered on this day to compete in the 2nd event of the 2018 Friends of Castaic Lake float tube bass derby series. Once again tubers were greeted with ...
<Read Story, and see pictures>Float Tube Derby - April 7, 2018
35 Tubers gathered on a picture perfect day on Castaic’s famed Lower Lake to compete in the season opener for the Friends of Castaic Lake float tube bass tournament series. More ...
<Read Story, and see pictures>Float Tube Derby - September 23, 2017
19 tubers gathered on this day to compete in the 3rd event of the 2017 Friends of Castaic Lake float tube bass derby series. Once again tubers ...
<Read Story, and see pictures>
Float Tube Derby - June 03, 2017
19 tubers gathered on this day to compete in the 2nd event of the 2017 Friends of Castaic Lake float tube bass derby series. Once again tubers ...
<Read Story, and see pictures>
Float Tube Derby - April 1, 2017
32 tubers gathered on this day to compete in the first event of the 2017 Friends of Castaic Lake float tube bass derby series. With our 6 year drought coming to an end, tubers were greeted with a lagoon filled to the brim with plenty of new flooded cover. Here are the top ten finishers...
<Read Story, and see pictures>
Float Tube Derby - September 24, 2016
14 tubers gathered on this day to compete in the third and final event of the 2016 Friends of Castaic Lake float tube bass derby series. The weather was perfect in the morning but got very windy...
<Read Story, and see pictures>
Float Tube Derby - June 11, 2016
23 tubers gathered on this day to compete in the first event of the 2016 Friends of Castaic Lake float tube bass derby series. The weather was cool and a bit breezy and the fish were biting, as indicated by the 20 tubers that weighed in fish! Here are the top five finishers, with big fish listed first, followed by total weight: <Read Story, and see pictures>
Float Tube Derby - April 2, 2016
33 tubers gathered on this day to compete in the first event of the 2016 Friends of Castaic Lake float tube bass derby series. The weather was perfect and the fish were biting, as indicated by the 18 lb limit that won the event! Here are the top five finishers, with big fish listed first, followed by total weight:
<Read Story, and see pictures>
Float Tube Derby - September 26, 2015
Dateline September 26, 2015 a group of 17 tubers gathered on this day in the 3rd and last tube event of the 2015 season. Fishing was fairly tough, but the good ones always catch fish. Here are our top finishers for the day...
<Read Story, and see pictures>
Float Tube Derby - June 6 2015
Dateline June 06, 2015 a group of 21 tubers gathered on this day in the 2nd tube event of the 2015 season. Fishing was fairly tough, but the good ones always catch fish. Here are our top finishers for the day...
<Read Story, and see pictures>
Float Tube Derby - April 04, 2015
A total of 24 tubers showed up for the first of three 2015 Friends of Castaic Lake float tube bass tournaments on Castaic's famed lower lagoon. Water is at a premium in drought parched California, but luckily the lagoon had risen several feet in recent weeks and was nearing capacity at the day drew closer!
<Read Story, and see pictures>
Float Tube Derby - Sept 27, 2014
The 3rd and final event of the 2014 Friends of Castaic Lake Float tube bass tournament series took place on September 27th on Castaic's famed lower lagoon. <Read Story, and see pictures>
Float Tube Derby - June 07, 2014
The second event of the 2014 Friends of Castaic Lake Float tube bass tournament series took place on June 7th on Castaic's famed lower lagoon. <Read Story, and see pictures>
Float Tube Derby - April 05, 2014
The first event of the 2014 Friends of Castaic Lake Float tube bass tournament series took place on April 5th on Castaic's famed lower lagoon. Low water and post frontal conditions made ...<Read Story and see pictures>
