As the sun began to set over Castaic Lake on Wednesday, the hills to the north and east were engulfed in flames, casting an eerie orange glow across the valley below.

Authorities have identified a paddleboarder who overturned amid strong winds on Castaic Lake Sunday afternoon, prompting an ongoing search. Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the ...

Castaic Lake's land attractions also keep it simple but timeless. There are children's play areas, horseshoe pits, and picnic tables, along with barbecue pits, hiking trails, and horse trails.

An aerial view of Castaic Lake north of Los Angeles on Monday June 2, 2025. A man was reported missing Sunday after his paddleboard overturned on Castaic Lake in northern Los Angeles County.

A cloud of smoke from the Hughes Fire rises as firefighters battle it near Castaic Lake, north of Santa Clarita, as seen from a highway nearby, California on Jan. 22, 2025.

A search-and-rescue mission is underway on Castaic Lake, where two kayakers flipped over due to strong winds on Sunday afternoon. One of the kayakers, a woman, was rescued with no injuries.