Float Tubing Castaic Lagoon

[Fire Ball]

I bought a float tube and need to know some info about using it in the lagoon. Can I only launch a float tube from the launch ramp area/dock or can I launch it anywhere on the lake, including the swimbeach? Also, is fishing from shore allowed on the swimbeach? How long would it take from the launch ramp to the Paradise Cove if I can't launch it over there? Thanks.

[Fire Ball]

Can someone answer my questions please?

[cappo]

you can launch at paradise cove,
no fishing from shore at swim beach

[Fire Ball]

you can launch at paradise cove,
no fishing from shore at swim beach

Thanks! Do I just launch it from shore or what? Can I also launch from other beaches or other areas around the lake?

[cappo]

Thanks! Do I just launch it from shore or what? Can I also launch from other beaches or other areas around the lake?

ya just park behind the building and launch from shore. I don't know about launchin from other spots. I try to limit the distance that I have to lug the tube to the water.

[Fire Ball]

ya just park behind the building and launch from shore. I don't know about launchin from other spots. I try to limit the distance that I have to lug the tube to the water.

Ok. Do I need to pay any fees or anything to launch and am I required to wear a PFD at all times or am I just required to have one with me? Any accessories or tips that you can recommend for a first time tuber?

[Wander]

you can launch your float tube anywhere around the lake that you want to. you have to park in the designated parking lots and you can walk your tube down to the lake. Don't try and park in the camping areas as you will get a ticket (unless you have paid to camp). You can launch from the swim beaches as well as paradise cove as long as you have paid to launch. No matter where you launch from you have to pay to launch your tube as well as pay to park your car. Life guards will check to see if you have your fishing license and your launch permit. If you don't they will kick you off the lake. You also need a life vest attached or on your tube with easy access. If you launch from the boat ramp and kick over to paradise cove it will take you 15-20 minutes. I usally try and work with the way the wind is blowing. In the morning it blows from south to north and in the late afternoon usually just the opposite so if you time it right you can save a lot of energy in kicking against the wind. Oh yeah, during the summer you are not allowed to be in the area that is roped off for swimming at all. Hope this helps.