The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Casitas
Ventura County, California · about 2,180 acres (3.4 sq mi)
71°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Lake Casitas
Lake Casitas is a lake in Ventura County, California, covering about 2,180 acres.
It stretches about 3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 20 miles. At about 490 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Oak View is about 1.1 miles east. The closest city is Ventura, about 7 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,180 acres (3.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 3 miles
- Elevation
- About 490 ft
- County
- Ventura County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Lake Casitas in California usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 71°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:29 am · sunset 4:53 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Casitas
- Oak Viewabout 1.1 mi east
- Mira Monteabout 2.6 mi northeast
- Meiners Oaksabout 3.5 mi northeast
- Ojaiabout 5.1 mi northeast
- Venturanearest city, about 7 mi south
Prices and availability come from booking partners; we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Questions about Lake Casitas
What fish are in Lake Casitas?
Lakes like Lake Casitas usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Casitas?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Casitas?
About 2,180 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Casitas?
Oak View is about 1.1 miles east; Mira Monte is about 2.6 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Casitas today?
The surface was about 71°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Casitas on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
