Cachuma Lake

Cachuma Lake Cachuma Lake Recreation Area Set amidst acres of wilderness flanked by the picturesque Santa Ynez and San Rafael Mountains, lies glimmering Cachuma Lake.

Here you will find practically everything you need for a relaxing getaway in the great outdoors. Mild temperatures, typically sunny skies, and celebrated fishing conditions make camping here during winter months exceptionally rewarding. While our single campsites are first come, first serve, we do offer a number of alternative camping opportunities that can be reserved in advance. Reserve a 1 or 2

-bedroom CABIN with full bathrooms and kitchenettes. We also offer YURTS, a cross between a tent and tepee, with spectacular views of the lake, or reserve a GROUP area for your next group get-together. Located off scenic Highway 154 in the Santa Ynez Valley, Cachuma Lake is midway between the beaches and bustle of Santa Barbara and the Danish Community of Solvang. At any age... in any season... you'll find that the Cachuma Lake Recreation Area offers a fun and relaxing getaway.

Here is a close up of Bluegill spawning!
06/06/2013

Here is a close up of Bluegill spawning!

On our way to the boat for a field trip, looking over the dock into the water, we witnessed spawning Bluegill! The image...
06/06/2013

On our way to the boat for a field trip, looking over the dock into the water, we witnessed spawning Bluegill! The images we posted below show the Bluegill swimming over their nests, which are made by waving their tails over the gravel and clearing an area. It was an amazing sight for visiting students to see. To view in person, from the Cachuma tackle shop take the stairs down to the water and look on the right side.

George Reed asked about the water level at Cachuma right now. Lake elevation is 726.36 feet, from high capacity of 753 f...
04/28/2013

George Reed asked about the water level at Cachuma right now. Lake elevation is 726.36 feet, from high capacity of 753 feet above sea level, or 27 feet low. This may sound dismal, but remember that it is a reservoir and is meant to fluctuate. In fact, it makes for great wildlife sightings--deer far out on the shore, birds preening on the mud flats. The kids in the photo are looking at a deer on shore from the tour boat. Been seeing fawns gallivanting around their mothers, and we have an active red-tailed hawk nest in one of the coves.

CRAZY! WHAT A CATCH!!!! Aaron Quarles from Nipomo CA caught this 13.8 Lb rainbow trout last Saturday, April 13 during th...
04/16/2013

CRAZY! WHAT A CATCH!!!! Aaron Quarles from Nipomo CA caught this 13.8 Lb rainbow trout last Saturday, April 13 during the Tri-Valley Bass Club trournament! Unbelievable. He said he caught it at the back of Cachuma Bay in 1 foot of water, near shore, on swimbait.
Congratulations, Aaron!

Wow! Tagged immature Bald Eagle #84 from Santa Cruz Island did a fly-over on our Cachuma Lake cruise Monday! Jared Daws...
03/27/2013

Wow! Tagged immature Bald Eagle #84 from Santa Cruz Island did a fly-over on our Cachuma Lake cruise Monday! Jared Dawson got this wonderful photo. Rebecca Coulter brought her birding class up for a special cruise. What a reward. The bird flew over us and perched for photos twice. Go to www.cachuma.com for the full birdlist, and the SB County Birding website to learn more about our trip on 3/25/13.

.I ran into John Williams yesterday, right before he released a beautiful nearly 3 pound female crappie ready to spawn. ...
03/17/2013

.I ran into John Williams yesterday, right before he released a beautiful nearly 3 pound female crappie ready to spawn. John has had amazing luck on the lake recently--two weeks ago, 8 am in the narrows, something caught his eye. To his left... on the slopes, deer were bursting from the bushes, madly scrambling in every direction--trying to outrun TWO YOUNG MOUNTAIN LIONS chasing them! The lions had to be youngsters--the deer had no problem evading them. You NEVER know what you're going to see out here!

Don't forget: our next TROUT PLANT is TUESDAY, MARCH 19! 4000 lbs of triploid rainbows!

Heidi Norman pulled this beauty out of the lake recently. Get up here this weekend! Folks are also catching their limit...
03/01/2013

Heidi Norman pulled this beauty out of the lake recently. Get up here this weekend! Folks are also catching their limits on crappie, and the weather is niiiiiiiiicccccce!

Ttoy kissed this one then said goodbye.
02/24/2013

Ttoy kissed this one then said goodbye.

Troy and dad Lewis fished the bass tournament today at Cachuma. Look at that smile.
02/24/2013

Troy and dad Lewis fished the bass tournament today at Cachuma. Look at that smile.

We still have plenty of osprey around the lake. One of them like the oaks in the back of Cachuma Bay, west side. Joe Be...
02/23/2013

We still have plenty of osprey around the lake. One of them like the oaks in the back of Cachuma Bay, west side. Joe Beck got this great photo in January.

Ranger Grahm Williams spotted this mountain lion near the dam and he had his camera with him!
02/23/2013

Ranger Grahm Williams spotted this mountain lion near the dam and he had his camera with him!

This photo is “from the archive.” They were taken by angler Steve 5 years ago in December!
01/16/2013

This photo is “from the archive.” They were taken by angler Steve 5 years ago in December!

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HC 59/Highway 154
Santa Barbara, CA
93105

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(805) 686-5054

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