SALTWATER REPORT

Jeff Grodin, owner of Capt. Hook's Sportfishing, reports that the white seabass have finally starting showing up in decent numbers.

Fish as large as 20 pounds have been caught.

Matt Blavdek of Ridgecrest landed a 20.2-pound white seabass while fishing on the Aloha Spirit.

Kemo Decastro of Santa Paula hauled in an 18-pound yellowtail.

Dale Wischow of Simi Valley caught a 9.6-pound barracuda off Anacapa.

In addition to the white seabass, the rockfishing remains good, with good numbers of sculpin and sheephead and some red snapper mixed in.

"It's like a summer thing happening late," he said.

Capt. Hook's has open party trips going out all three days of the holiday weekend.

How well are the white seabass biting? On Wednesday, Steve Kelly, captain of the Island Tak, took out a party of eight anglers and all had limits on white seabass by 9:30 a.m.

Jim Clark, general manager at Channel Islands Sportfishing, said they are sending out the Seabiscuit in search of white seabass and halibut. The trip leaves on Sunday at 10 p.m., fishing on Monday.

The Pacific Islander will leave Friday night and fish Saturday and then leave again Saturday night and fish Sunday.

Nick Barraza of Ventura caught a 42-pound halibut while fishing on the Pacific Islander.

George Garcia of Oxnard landed a 14-pound barracuda while fishing on the Speed Twin.

Steve White caught an 8-pound red snapper while fishing on the Gentleman.

Clark said they have trips running all weekend, but they are filling up so anglers should call for availability.

Chris Volaski, captain of the Coroloma, said fishing has been OK, with rockfish still being the main attraction.

On Mondays they have been fishing exclusively for surface fish, and have come back with some barracuda, halibut and calico.

In October they plan to organize sand dab trips.

Port Hueneme Sportfishing reports the Pacific Eagle is departing at 10 p.m. and fishing the next day while the white seabass are biting.

The Sea Jay is now available for private charter on Tuesdays and is available on Saturday for a private charter.

The Erna-B and Pacific Eagle still have dates available for private charter.

The Mirage will be running one more two-day trip on Oct. 24-25. It is a limited load to 14 for $400. The trip includes bait, boat, bunk, meals and snacks.

FRESHWATER REPORT

Lake Casitas: Bass have been biting big in the morning before the summer heat sets in, according to Randy King of the marina and boat rental office.

"The surface temperature of the water is 80 degrees, so the bass have been biting early and as it gets hotter, they tend to slow down," King said.

David Regan of Oxnard caught an 8-pound bass using plastic worms.

Jesse DeAlba of Oak View caught both an 8-pound and 7-pound bass using the Zara Spook lure.

Kyle Navaro of Ventura caught a 7-pound bass on plastic worms.

Jason Wendel of Casitas Springs hauled in a 9-pound bass using swimbait.

Brad Curnel of Simi Valley landed an 8-pound bass on plastic worms.

Eric Johnson of Oxnard caught an 8-pound bass on plastic worms.

Bret Burton of Surprise, Ariz., scored the biggest catch of the week, a 12-pound bass on spinner bait.

Camarillo's Mike Kane caught a 10-pound bass on nightcrawlers.

King said trout have been non-existent, but there have been some perch and redear showing up.

Lake hours: 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Castaic Lake: Bass are still biting well, but only early in the morning or late in the evening. Roboworms are the best bet for baits. Striper bass have been showing up in greater numbers, particularly near the west ramp at about 50-60 feet.

Lake hours: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Lake Piru: Bass in the 4 to 5-pound range are being caught on the surface in the grassy areas using nightcrawlers or spin baits.

Crappie are being found at about 15 feet, and the blue gill are also biting.

There are trout to be had, but mostly near the dam, deep at about 40 to 50 feet.

Lake hours: 6:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Cachuma Lake: Hot temperatures have cooled the fishing, but bass and catfish are still being caught. The bass are being found near Cachuma Bay while the catfish are being caught near the narrows.

Lake hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

— Compiled by Bob Buttitta