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Freshwater

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

The most sought-after freshwater gamefish in the county — abundant in Castaic and Pyramid, with solid numbers in the smaller San Gabriel Valley lakes.

Size
No min at most LA lakes · avg 1–5 lb
Season
Year-round, best spring/fall
Difficulty

Habitat

Weed lines, docks, submerged timber, and drop-offs in reservoirs and lakes.

Best lures & bait

  • Texas-rigged plastic worm
  • Spinnerbait
  • Topwater popper or hollow-body frog
  • Crankbait

How to catch them

  • Cast to shaded cover early and late in the day
  • Work soft plastics slowly along the bottom near structure
  • Throw topwater over weed flats at dawn and dusk

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Related freshwater species

Rainbow Trout (stocked)
Rainbow Trout (stocked)
 Channel Catfish
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 Bluegill
Bluegill
 Black Crappie
Black Crappie

Where to catch Largemouth Bass near LA

Castaic LakePyramid LakePuddingstone Reservoir (Bonelli Park)
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