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Castaic Lake, Los Angeles Co., S Calif., on Castaic Creek, 7 mi/11.3 km NNW of Santa Clarita; 34°30'N 117°36'W. Elev. 1,516 ft/462 m. NW arm is 5 mi/8 km long, NE arm (in Angeles Natl. Forest) 3 mi/4.8 km long; max. capacity 350,000 acre-ft. Elderberry Forebay, enclosed sect. of NW arm, receives water from Pyramid L. reservoir (NW) via West Branch Calif. Aqueduct. Formed by Castaic Dam (320 ft/98 m high), built (1973) by the Calif. Dept. of Water Resources for irrigation and water storage. Castaic L, State Recreation Area at dam.

Castaic Lake State Recreation Area (8,800 Acres) is a reservoir of the State Water Project. It is one of the Project's largest recreational lakes and the terminal of its west branch. The site includes 29 miles of shoreline. A major attraction is the 425-foot tall Castaic Dam.

Castaic Lake has two bodies of water. Lower lake is for non-power boating and canoeing. Swimming season on lower lake runs from mid-May to mid-September. Upper lake is for sailing, power boating, water and jet skiing, and fishing. The lake is stocked with bass, trout and catfish. Boat rentals and a tackle bait shop are available.

Other recreational activities include hiking, biking trails, picnic areas and playgrounds. Rental group picnic areas are available for up to 600 persons.

Location - Directions
The recreation area can be reached by exiting Interstate 5 at Hughes Lake Road, 41 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. From Ventura, it is 51 miles to Castaic Lake via Highway 126 and Interstate 5.
Latitude/Longitude: 34.5347 / -118.6108

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