Cachuma Lake

Cachuma Lake is located in the Santa Ynez Valley and is approximately 12 miles east of Solvang, CA and 22 miles northwest of Santa Barbara, CA.  Lake Cachuma is a non-body contact reservoir lake with a shoreline stretching 42 miles long where you can fish for Bass, Crappie and Trout.

A bait/tackle shop, along with a gas station is located for your convenience on the marina dock. One-day fishing licenses are also available for purchase at the marina store.

LAUNCH FEES:

BOATING REGULATIONS (SANTA BARBARA COUNTY)

Standard-designed Boat Minimums:

• 10 ft. long, 42 in. wide and 12 in. deep in the passenger carrying space
• Inflatables must have rigid flooring, a rigid transom, and 2 or more inflatable chambers.
• Boats under 12 ft. long and 48 in. wide may carry no more than 2 persons.
• Collapsibles must be at least 12 ft. in length, bow to stern, may not carry more than 2 persons, and may not carry a motor weighing more than 50 lbs. All collapsibles must display a Coast Guard certificate for design and manufacturer.
• Catamarans with trampoline decks must be at least 14 ft. in length, and may carry a maximum 4 persons.  Dogs are not allowed in boats.

Boat Inspections:

• Quagga Muscle Inspections are MANDATORY
• All vessels MUST display a Cachuma Lake annual or day-use permit and current state registration (decal and number)
• More Information

CAMPING:

The County of Santa Barbara manages the campgrounds. Please visit their website for more information.