SALTWATER REPORT

After several months of really good rockfishing, anglers are starting to find some activity at the surface as well, as white seabass and halibut have been showing up in boats around the county.

"It's a nice mixed bag between the rockfish and the surface fish," said Chuck Brown from Capt. Hook's Sportfishing. "The cold weather cooled down the water temperature and that slowed down the white seabass, but the weather is supposed to warm up again so we're hoping to see more of them showing up."

Frank Lopez of Ventura landed a 16-pound halibut while fishing on the Island Spirit.

Wayne Huff of Ventura caught a 13-pound white seabass.

Ken McCloud of Apple Valley landed a 20-pound halibut, and Joe Greenburg hauled in a 16-pound lingcod while fishing on the Seabiscuit.

Mark Compton of Ventura caught a 19-pound halibut on the Islands Spirit in Santa Cruz.

Eric Huff of Ventura caught an 8-pound halibut on Monday at Santa Cruz Island aboard the Aloha Spirit.

Capt. Hook's has open party boats available on both Friday and Sunday.

Channel Islands has several special promotions taking place on the weekend of June 7-8.

June 7 is license day, where anglers can fish without a license. And that entire weekend, kids 15 and under can fish for free.

"We've had limits across the board and we've seen some nice-size fish," said Jim Clark.

Ken Killian of Bakersfield landed a 28-pound lingcod while fishing on the Ranger 85.

Aaron Brotman caught a 35-pound halibut while fishing on the Gentleman.

Clark said Steve Kelly took nine anglers out on the Island Tak and came back with nine white seabass.

Clark said the white seabass are averaging between 15 to 20 pounds. Barracuda have been in the 8-10 pound range and so have the bonito.

Channel Islands has boats leaving at 4, 6 and 9 a.m. daily as well as the Ranger 85 that leaves nightly for fishing the following day.

Gail Seachrist at Port Hueneme Sportfishing said despite last weekend's cold weather, the fishing was good because the seas were calm.

Seachrist said they have seen everything from halibut to white seabass and of course, rockfish.

Ernie Branch of Monrovia landed a 24-pound white seabass on squid while fishing off Santa Rosa Island.

Port Hueneme has open party boats leaving at 4 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

Santa Barbara Sea Landing called in a whopper: Paul Harper of Santa Barbara caught a 15-pound lingcod off Santa Rosa Island.

FRESHWATER REPORT

Lake Casitas: While the bass fishing remains good, Randy King from the Casitas Marina boat rental office reports the prized catches that have been seen of late have disappeared.

"The weather came in and slowed everything down," King said. "We're seeing fish in the 7-8-pound range, but not the 10-plus ones we have seen recently."

Roger Snowbarger of Ojai had a strong four days of fishing, catching 15 crappie and five bass, all on shad.

Jim Mason of Ocean View caught eight crappie on shad, all in the 2-pound range.

Lisa Peterson of Oxnard caught 5- and 6-pound bass.

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

Castaic Lake: Harsh winds and cold, wet weather kept many anglers off the water. There were a few reports of largemouth bass being caught in various coves all over the lake. A few were caught by anglers throwing senko-type baits. Catfish or panfish have been scarce.

Lake hours: 7 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Lake Piru: Trout continue to be caught by anglers trolling down near the dam. Some bass are also being caught, but they are only averaging around 4 pounds. The crappie have not been around.

Lake hours: 5:45 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Cachuma Lake: Trout remains the main catch, with fish being caught anywhere from 5 to 25 feet. Most of the big fish are being caught at the east point using nightcrawlers. Catfish have been picking up, but there has not been too many crappie being caught.

Lake hours: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

— Compiled by Bob Buttitta