Lake Casitas is located 78 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 12 miles north of Ventura off of Highway 150. Casitas has a surface area of 2,500 acres and rests at an elevation of 600 feet above sea level. Casitas is open year round, sunrise to sunset for fishing, boating, and picnicking, with camping available. Boat rentals are available at the marina as well as bait, tackle, licenses, food, and fuel. Lake Casitas is another one of Southern California's "Big Bass" lakes with a monster 21 lb., 3 oz. largemouth holding the current lake record. Catfish are also very popular with quality channel catfish to 40 lb. caught yearly. The lake also holds a large population of red
ear sunfish, crappie, and trout. Lake Casitas, 11311 Santa Ana Road, Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 649-2233;
Casitas Marina (805) 649-2043; Boat Rentals (805) 649-2043; Camping Reservations (805) 649-1122