10-01-2003, 01:34 PM
[cool] Hey there lurker, The boat launch ramp area opens at sunrise but there is a section at the pier that is open for 24 hr fishing. Since the Lagoon itself is not a drinking water supply, there is no restriction on waders. That is only in the upper lake.
The lagoon itself, actually has a swim beach, a decent campground, a pier, a boat launch ramp and nice picnic grounds. If you look at the map on their website you will notice that from the pier on down to the campgrounds, is available for 24hr fishing all along the East side of the Lagoon. [url "http://www.castaiclake.com"]www.castaiclake.com[/url] If you are parked in the South East parking lot at the boat launch area, the you cannot get in until someone gets there to open the gate and charge you your fees. And at sunset, the local sherriff will give you a friendly reminder clear out the parking lot because of closure.
It is different by the East picnic grounds. I have been there as early as 3AM and the gate is never locked. Only because that area has a paid campground and people need to get in and out. The map does label that whole section as 24hr access.
I hope that clears up any dought that you may have and maybe we'll see you over there some day, early. It is a rather prime spot with or without a tube. And the water is still warm enough to go waderless. See ya there.
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The lagoon itself, actually has a swim beach, a decent campground, a pier, a boat launch ramp and nice picnic grounds. If you look at the map on their website you will notice that from the pier on down to the campgrounds, is available for 24hr fishing all along the East side of the Lagoon. [url "http://www.castaiclake.com"]www.castaiclake.com[/url] If you are parked in the South East parking lot at the boat launch area, the you cannot get in until someone gets there to open the gate and charge you your fees. And at sunset, the local sherriff will give you a friendly reminder clear out the parking lot because of closure.
It is different by the East picnic grounds. I have been there as early as 3AM and the gate is never locked. Only because that area has a paid campground and people need to get in and out. The map does label that whole section as 24hr access.
I hope that clears up any dought that you may have and maybe we'll see you over there some day, early. It is a rather prime spot with or without a tube. And the water is still warm enough to go waderless. See ya there.
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