ABOUT THE LAKE

Where the Santa Ynez Valley
Meets The Water

Cachuma Lake sits nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley, approximately 12 miles east of Solvang and 22 miles northwest of Santa Barbara. A non-body-contact reservoir, the lake offers exceptional fishing, boating, and nature experiences in one of California’s most scenic settings.

Lake Cachuma is one of southern California’s premier fishing lakes. The lake-bottom has rocky drop-offs, shallow areas, and aquatic plant bed throughout the lake which creates great habitats for many fish. The wide-range of fish included are Rainbow Trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, bluegill, red-ear sunfish and channel catfish. Lake Cachuma’s fishing derbies continue to grow in popularity due to the wide range of fish here at the lake. 

42

Miles of Shoreline

4

Fish Species

12

Miles East of Solvang

7

Days Open / Week

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Hours of Operation

Park Day Use

Open Daily: 6:00 am – Sunset
*Closed Christmas Day

 

Camp Store

Sunday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday – Saturday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Phone Number: (805) 688-5246

Bait Shop & Rentals

Open Daily: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Last Rental Out: By 4:00 pm

All boats must be returned by closing time.

ON THE WATER

Boating & Rentals

Come rent a boat for a day of fishing or relaxation on the lake. California Fishing & Hunting licenses are available at the marina store, along with bait and tackle.

Must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license · Renter must remain on board at all times · Infants & dogs count toward capacity.
 
2 HR Minimum Rental – $15.00 Fuel Surcharge
2 HRs + – $30.00 Surcharge
 

Motorboats
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TypeCapacityDeposit2-Hr MinHalf Day (5 HR)All Day
Boat & Motor 14 Ft4 max$200$75$150$200
Boat & Motor 16 Ft5 max$200$75$150$200
Side Console Jon Boat (9.9hp)5 max$250$100$190$250

Patio Deck Boats ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CapacityDeposit2-Hr MinHalf Day (5 HR)All Day
6 max$750$190$390$750
10 max$800$200$400$800

Kayaks
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TypeDepositFirst HourEach Add’l HrAll Day
Kayak – Single/Double$80$25$15$100

Boat Slip Rentals ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Per NightPer WeekShort termLong Term
$50$250$300 Monthly (6-month max)$2400 (Annual)

*If Long Term paid slip rental is paid upfront customer will receive $300 discount. 

CAST A LINE

World-Class Fishing

🐟 Bass 🐠 Crappie 🐡 Trout 🐟 Catfish

Cachuma Lake’s 42-mile shoreline is home to thriving populations of Bass, Crappie, Trout, and Catfish. A full-service bait and tackle shop is located on the marina dock, and California Fishing & Hunting licenses are available for purchase on site. Check the latest conditions before you head out.

SAFETY FIRST

Boating Regulations

Santa Barbara County regulations apply to all vessels on Cachuma Lake. Boat inspections are required — visit sbparks.org for inspection details.

Santa Barbara County Regulations

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