Pyramid Lake Recreation Area and Campground

Bass fishing for Largemouth and Smallmouth have been great over the past week on various baits depending on conditions and time of day but most bites have been on soft plastic baits being worked through the grass along the shorelines and coves. Senkos, Flukes, and Roboworms have been doing the trick for rental boaters and still some top water action during the early morning hours for both Bass and Stripers. No reports of boils but people have been getting bit down deeper on s...teeper walls and rocky points for Stripers throughout the day. Lugworms have been catching a few stripers along the channel by the entrance booth and off the end of the rip rap in front of the bait shop in the morning as well. Catfish are still biting rather consistently off the Island and down deep throughout coves on Sardines and Chicken Liver. Current Lake Hours are from 7am-6pm Boat Rentals are from 7am-2pm, Due back by 4pm Last Launch for private vessels is 2:45 and due off water by 5pm Kiosk Phone Number 661.295.7155 Boats and Tackle Number 661.294.9403 *We are getting tons of calls daily, we apologize if we miss any calls, feel free to try either number during business hours*

New hours as of Tuesday, September 8th, we will be opening at 7:00am and will be closing by 6pm. Boat Rentals will end at 2pm and due back to the dock no later than 4pm. Private Boats must be on the water before 3pm and off no later than 5pm. (Strictly enforced)... Front Booth Phone Number 661.295.7155 Boat Rentals/Bait Shop 661.294.9403

Hello everyone! The forestry has opened back allowing us to reopen this morning! Hours are from 7am-6pm, all rental boats are due back to the docks by 4pm and private vessels off the water no later than 5pm. We will be working on replying to everyone's questions and inquiries as soon as possible! Front Booth phone number: 661.295.7155 Boat Rentals phone number: 661.294.9403

Unfortunately we are currently closed due to fires in the area, we will keep everyone updated as soon as we have more information. Sorry for any inconveniences, stay safe!

New hours as of Tuesday, September 8th, we will be opening at 7:00am and will be closing by 6pm. Boat Rentals will end at 2pm and due back to the dock no later than 4pm. Private Boats must be on the water before 3pm and off no later than 5pm. (Strictly enforced)... Front Booth Phone Number 661.295.7155 Boat Rentals/Bait Shop 661.294.9403

Striper boils are still being spotted throughout the day all around the lake, best times being first thing in the morning and the last couple hours in the canal up front have been most productive. Other anglers have been trolling around the lake using umbrella rigs, heavy kastmasters, and leadheads to come across stripers during the heat of the day. Spooning down deep has also been a great method to catch stripers throughout the day. Bass have been biting along the grasslines... of the lake on various soft plastic baits like senkos, flukes, and roboworms and top water baits during the first couple hours of the day. Fishing down deep off steeper walls and drop offs using jigs have also been working well when the bite is tough. Catfish have also been biting very consistent in the coves around the lake on anchovies, sardines and mackerel. Current Hours are from 6:30-7:00 Rentals Ends at 3:00 and are due back by 5:00 Last launch for private watercrafts is 4pm and are due off by 6pm. Boat Shop Phone: 661-294-9403 Front Kiosk Phone: 661-295-7155

Striper boils have been seen in the first few hours of the mornings throughout the lake and some in the afternoon throughout the marina. Top water baits, jerkbaits, and flukes have been productive baits in the boils otherwise anglers have had the best luck either trolling around the lake or dropping down some bait during the heat of the day to fish deeper for the stripers. Catfish have also been consistently biting on various baits such as nightcrawlers, sardines, anchovies a...nd chicken liver down deep in the coves around the lake. Largemouth and Smallmouth bass have also been biting well along the shorelines of the lake either on flukes, senkos or top water baits in the morning hours. Weedless setups for the flukes and senkos have been the best way to fish the grassline to come across the bass throughout the day or nightcrawlers dropshot style down deep. ***Currently open at 6:30am and Close at 7:00pm**** Boat Rentals go until 3:00 and are due back no later than 5pm. Private watercrafts last launch time is 4pm and are due by 6pm. *All rentals are first come first serve, no reservations, no exceptions. Boat Rental Phone number is 661.294.9403 Front Kiosk Phone number is 661.295.7155.

Largemouth and Smallmouth bass have been biting pretty well over the past week on various baits throughout the day. Early morning hours have been great for top water baits and weedless setups for soft plastics or nightcrawlers have been successful along the grasslines of the lake. Stripers are beginning to boil around the lake during the morning as well and anglers have had luck trolling down deep during the heat of the day. Top water baits, jerkbaits and lead heads with shad... style soft plastics have been great baits for the boils and umbrella rigs or heavy kastmasters to troll around the lake with later on in the day. Catfish are also still biting pretty consistently down deep in the coves off nightcrawlers, sardines, anchovies and chicken liver bait and wait style. ***Attention** Hours will be changing Tomorrow, (Tuesday 28, 2020) We will be opening at 6am and closing at 7pm. Boat Rentals will stop at 3pm and are due back to the dock by 5pm. Private boats and watercrafts are due off the water by 6pm. No more launching after 4pm and gates will be locked by 7pm. Kiosk Phone Number 661.295.7155 Boat Rentals and Tackle 661.294.9403

Anglers have reported striper boils during the first couple hours of the day out by the Island, Serrano Cove, and Yellow Bar areas. People have been having luck using top water baits, jerkbaits, and different styles of swim baits. Other people have also had luck fishing down deep throughout the day using spoons or cut bait throughout the coves and off steeper walls. Bass have also been biting well during the morning hours along the shorelines of the lake using weedless type s...etups, frogs, and various soft plastic baits. Trout are still being caught throughout the coves of the lake down deep mainly on nightcrawlers and powerbaits using longer leaders to deal with the grass. The canal by the entrance booth has been a great spot throughout the day to catch stripers and trout and along the rip rap in front of the boat shop. Current Hours are from 6am-8pm. All Rentals end at 4pm and are due back to the dock by 6pm. Private Watercrafts are due off water no later than 7pm. Due to COVID restrictions, there is currently NO RE-ENTRY because when capacity is reached, all vehicles are at a one-in-one-out policy. We also ask that you wear a mask while visiting the boat shop so be prepared, we appreciate everyone's cooperation! Kiosk Phone# 661-295-7155 Boat Shop# 661-294-9403

Stripers have been starting to boil throughout the marina and around the island the first few hours of the mornings. Plenty of trout are still being caught around the lake off various baits such as rooster tails, nightcrawlers, and powerbaits. Coves have been the best areas to come across trout, catfish and bass throughout the day. Most anglers have been catching most of their trout and stripers anywhere up to 40 feet deep, using longer leaders to help manage with the grass. ...Trolling the lake has been effective for catching stripers, umbrella rigs, deep diving jerk baits and heavy kastmasters work well to cover water and search for the stripers. Bass have also been biting well along the shorelines throughout the grass on flukes, senkos, spinner baits and top water baits early morning. Nightcrawlers have also been working well during the heat of the day. Current Hours are from 6am - 8pm Boat Rentals start at opening and end by 4pm, due back by 6pm. Private Boats are due off water no later than 7pm. Lake Capacity is still at 150 Boats, 150 vehicles and 50 jet skis. *We have been receiving more calls than normal, we appreciate your patience and cooperation during these times.* Kiosk Phone # 661.295.7155 Bait Shop and Rentals # 661.294.9403

Stripers are starting to boil throughout the marina and around Chumash Island during the morning hours. Stripers have been caught throughout the day along the canal up front by the entrance booth when the water is flowing in off lugworms, nightcrawlers, and cut bait. Bass have also been biting well along the shorelines of the lake on various soft plastic baits, top water lures in the mornings and swimbaits. Catfish have been all over the lake, mainly on any type of bait down ...deep within coves or along the rip rap in front of the boat shop. The trout bite has slowed down a bit but anglers are still coming across them every once in a while on nightcrawlers or micetails. Bluegill and crappie have also picked up around the lake on meal worms, red worms, nightcrawlers, and little jigs along the grasslines and structures. Current Lake Hours are from 6am-8pm. Boat Rentals stop at 4pm and are due back by 6pm. Private Watercrafts are due off water no later than 7pm. Front gates will be locked by 8pm. Kiosk Phone: 661.295.7155 Boat Shop: 661.294.9403 ***Important Information*** Visitors are not able to re-enter the park after they leave due to COVID-19 restrictions, the lake reaches maximum capacity and there is no way around it. 150 Boaters, 150 Vehicles, and 50 Jet Skis are able to enter the park at once, after that limit is reached, we hold a One-In-One-Out Policy so plan accordingly. We appreciate your cooperation and apologize for any inconveniences this may cause but doing what we can to stay open for the public to enjoy. If you need to enter the boat shop, we ask that you wear a mask while inside and be prepared to wait if visiting on the weekends. There are NO RESERVATIONS and all rentals are First Come First Serve. Stay safe and stay hydrated everyone!

Edwin Santos with a couple nice bass from two different trips! Thanks for the pics!!

Catfish have been biting along the canal by the entrance booth, the rip rap in front of the boat shop and throughout the coves around the lake, mainly on anchovies, chicken liver, and nightcrawlers. Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass have also been biting very well along the shorelines of the lake on various baits throughout the day. Soft plastics such as senkos or roboworms have been working well along with shallow crank baits and jerkbaits. Top water baits have been successful ...during the morning hours for both bass and some occasional stripers. Anglers have had luck trolling around the lake with umbrella rigs, deep diving jerkbaits and heavy kastmasters to come across stripers throughout the day. Trout are also still being caught from the banks or down deeper in the coves on powerbaits, nightcrawlers, and mice tail jigs. We are back to normal summer hours! Gates open at 6am and close at 8pm. Boat Rentals go until 4pm and are due back by 6pm. Private watercrafts are due off the water no later than 7pm and everyone who is 35 years of age or younger are required to have their California Boater's Card. Be sure to bring all proper registration and required equipment when launching. Campgrounds and Swimbeaches are still currently closed due to COVID19 restrictions but will keep everyone posted once we get further information. All Boat Rentals are first come first serve and the lake capacity for vehicles is 120, 150 boats, and 50 jet skis at a time. Feel free to call call for information at the kiosk at 661.295.7155 or at the bait shop for rental and fishing inquiries at 661.294.9403.

*****Update everyone***** Park is closed at 4pm sharp. We have just been informed due to the curfew in LA County.

Fishing has been great over the past week for multiple species both off shore and throughout the lake. Many anglers have been catching trout on various baits from shore such as little spinner baits and kastmasters but the best baits have been nightcrawlers and powerbait throughout the day. Lots have catfish have been caught out on the water down deep in coves around the lake on Sardines, Chicken Liver and nightcrawlers. Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass have been biting very wel...l along the shorelines on many different baits such as jerkbaits, crankbaits, ned rigs, flukes and senkos throughout the day with some top water action in the mornings for both Bass and Stripers. Stripers have been busting during the morning hours throughout the lake, being caught on top waters, jerkbaits, and lugworms from the banks, bait and wait style. Current hours are from 6am-7pm, beginning tomorrow on June 2, the Lake will start closing at 8pm. In order to practice Social Distancing and Covid-19 regulations, we are limiting the vehicles that enter the park and we ask for your patience and cooperation during these hard times. Swim Beaches are still closed for both exits, Vista Del Lago is still closed so make sure to exit Smokey Bear Road to find the lake, and there will be NO RE-ENTRY to the park once inside so bring all supplies and friends with you. 50 jetskis, 100 vehicles, and 150 boats may enter the lake, after capacity is reached, it is a "One-in-One-out" policy to enter the lake. If you are bringing in your own watercraft, be sure to have your paperwork and equipment in order. Persons 35 of age or younger is required to have their Boater's Card to operate their vessels, Sherriff's will be checking. Stay safe and drive carefully with everything going on and we hope to see you out here soon!