It started out sunny but soon turned overcast and grew cooler as we paddled towards the back of the lake and the lagoon. The 4 mile paddle back was easy as the water was calm and glassy. Normally the water is quite a bit higher and comes all the way up to the beach, the lagoon was a bit off with the low water being mucky and swampy. We broke there for food and water as Kirin paddled up late. I was surprised he found us as it is easy to take a wrong turn and end up in the wrong lagoon.

On the paddle back we saw a few fisherman with nice large mouth bass, the dreary weather was good for them. It started to rain which is ok with me while kayaking. The few boat wakes that came our way were nice to break up the calm of the lake.

After loading the boats we had lunch at the local fish and chips market which under new ownership proved to be great lunch spot as they served up a great fish & chips, menudo for the brave, and quesadillas.They may just be the best fish and chips in Castaic!

All in all a fun 8 mile paddle and great food with a fun group of paddlers.

Paul Jonason

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Castaic Lake	Kiran	Low Lagoon	The Group

Directions & Info:
Thomas Bros. Guide Map #: Page 4369, H-3. The phone number at the lake is 661-257-4050. $10 per car $6 per boat.

Take the 5 north to Parker road exit right. Parker becomes Ridge Route Road. Take a right at Lake Hughes Road and go up the hill a mile or so to the Main launch ramp past the lower pass.. You make a left at the ramp access road and follow it down to the parking area. You will be looking at the smaller lake and dam as you go up the hill to the main launch area.

Map & Directions (note: meet at the Jet Ski area NOT where the red star is)
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Info on Castaic Lake