SCV <b>Fishing</b> Report June 19th: Local Lakes And Saltwater Report

It's Tuesday and that means it's time for the Halibut Hal Fishing Report for
KHTS AM-1220:

Freshwater Report:

1)  Castaic Lake....Still a very good largemouth bass bite happening this past week; try the Lagoon, Necktie Canyon or Hawk's Nest for bass up to about five pounds.   If it's stripers you're after, then try the Buoy Line, Sharrons Rest or C-Point in the 40-60 foot depth.  There's also a good bluegill/crappie bite off the pier; use mealworms or small jigs.

2)  Pyramid Lake....Windy conditions continued this past week. When the winds do back off, catfish are biting both for shore anglers and boaters in the Coves, mostly on cut baits.  Black bass are still around and are biting in 5 - 15 foot depth of water.  Slow trout fishing prevails.

3)  Lake Piru....Also experienced lots of wind this past week.  Good bass fishing with many fish up to 4 pounds; try fishing with nightcrawlers in the Marina area.  Along the shorelines by Reasoner Cove is where you'll find both crappie and redear.

4)  Lake Cachuma....Fish early AM or late afternoon with live shad, for the best action on largemouth and smallmouth bass.  Try the Coves for both catfish and bluegill.  If you want trout action, try fishin  near the Dam with nightcrawlers.

Saltwater Report:

Landings from Long Beach to Marina Del Rey:
The "Gail Force" from L A Harbor Sportfishing nailed limits of calico bass and lost a couple yellowtail while fishing Catalina on Monday.  Meanwhile, the "Fortune" from 22nd Street Landing in San Pedro, on Father's Day, scored six yellowtail and lost a dozen more in the rocks/kelp and the anglers caught lots of calicos at Catalina Island.

Oxnard/Ventura Landings:
HOT BITE ALERT:  The "Mirage" is on the first day of a 2 day trip and, as of this morning, they already have boated 24 white seabass and 22 halibut!!!  The "Aloha Spirit", on Monday, returned to the dock with 22 white seabass, 6 halibut and 9 barracuda for 12 happy anglers.  There's plenty of candy bait (squid) in the bait tanks for the Oxnard fleet.  The water is getting warmer, the conditions continue to improve and the fishing is awesome!.....GO FISH!

....'til next Tuesday, this is Halibut Hal signing off for your Hometown Station, KHTS 1220AM.

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License-free saltwater, <b>freshwater fishing</b> coming soon

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The first week of June is National Fishing and Boating Week. This year, start and end the week’s festivities by taking advantage of one of Florida’s license-free fishing days.

Saltwater recreational anglers can fish without a license on June 2 and freshwater recreational fishers on June 9. There couldn’t be a better time to get out on the water and try your hand at some of Florida’s fine fishing on these two Saturdays.

Thirty-four states, including Florida and Georgia, will have license-free fishing days during the June 2 through June 10 National Fishing and Boating Week, a celebration of fishing and boating.

“Florida’s license-free fishing days are an excellent opportunity to share the fun, excitement and togetherness of a fishing trip with the entire family. This also is a great time for experienced anglers to introduce friends to the sport, even if they don’t have a fishing license,” said Nick Wiley, FWC executive director. “By having these events on weekends, we hope Florida residents and visitors will experience the joy of saltwater and freshwater fishing. We expect many will discover a healthy sport they can enjoy for a lifetime.”

Saltwater anglers can try their hand at catching a red snapper, which will be open for harvest in Gulf and Atlantic state waters and Gulf federal waters on the June 2 saltwater license-free fishing day. Want to stick a little closer to shore? Try your hand at near-shore species such as spotted seatrout or red drum.

Now that school is out or almost out and people are in vacation mode, anglers will find June a great time to introduce a child to fishing or encourage a friend who hasn’t been fishing for a while to get on the water.

According to the FWC, almost everyone in Florida is within 45 minutes of a freshwater fishing hole. Dawn or dusk may be your best fishing times, but if you go midday, seek out the shadows around piers or fallen trees, or look for bass and bream under floating vegetation mats and in other shaded areas to enhance your success.

Fishing is a low-cost form of entertainment, which is why the FWC offers four days when a recreational fishing license is not needed.

Can’t make the June 2 or June 9 license-free fishing days? The FWC also made Sept. 1 a license-free saltwater fishing day, which not only falls on a holiday weekend, but is during the popular bay scallop and spiny lobster seasons.

Each year, the first Saturday in April and second Saturday in June will be license-free freshwater fishing days.

The state’s abundant resources, coupled with responsible freshwater and saltwater fish management, are why Florida is known by some as the “Fishing Capital of the World.”

All other bag limit, season and size restrictions apply on these dates.

To make your fishing day successful, check out MyFWC.com/Fishing for fishing tips, locations and rules.

Visit MyFWC.com and click on “Calendar” to learn more about boating-safety events during National Fishing and Boating Week and year-round.

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License-free saltwater, <b>freshwater fishing</b> days

Saltwater recreational anglers can fish in Florida without a fishing license today and a license won't be needed June 9 to fish in the state's freshwater rivers, streams and lakes.

The first week of June is National Fishing and Boating Week and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is offering license-free fishing on the two Saturdays to encourage residents to experience the state's fishing opportunities.

“Florida’s license-free fishing days are an excellent opportunity to share the fun, excitement and togetherness of a fishing trip with the entire family," said Nick Wiley, FWC executive director. "This also is a great time for experienced anglers to introduce friends to the sport, even if they don’t have a fishing license.

“By having these events on weekends, we hope Florida residents and visitors will experience the joy of saltwater and freshwater fishing. We expect many will discover a healthy sport they can enjoy for a lifetime.”

Saltwater anglers can try their hand today at catching a red snapper, which will be open for harvest in Gulf and Atlantic state waters and Gulf federal waters for the license-free fishing day. Want to stick a little closer to shore? Try your hand at near-shore species such as spotted seatrout or red drum.

Can’t make the June 2 or June 9 license-free fishing days? The FWC also made Sept. 1 a license-free saltwater fishing day, which not only falls on a holiday weekend, but is during the popular bay scallop and spiny lobster seasons.

Each year, the first Saturday in April and second Saturday in June will be license-free freshwater fishing days.

All other bag limit, season and size restrictions apply on these dates.

For more information check out www.MyFWC.com/Fishing for fishing tips, locations and rules.

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