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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, Trout and Catfish.
A bait/tackle shop, along with a gas station is located for your convenience on the marina dock. California Fishing & Hunting licenses are also available for purchase at the marina store.
| Park Day Use Hours | ||
| Park Open 7 days a week | 6:00am to Sunset | |
| Camp Store Hours | ||
| Sunday – Thursday | 8:00am to 4:00pm | |
| Friday – Saturday | 8:00am to 6:00pm | |
| Bait Shop and Boat Rentals | ||
| Sunday – Thursday | 7:00am to 4:00pm | |
| Friday – Saturday | 7:00am to 4:00pm | |
| Vehicle Entry – Day Use | $ 10.00 |
| Boat Entry/Launch | $ 13.00 |
| Canoe/Kayak Launch | $ 5.00 |
| Bus/Commercial | $ 35.00 |
Special Thanksgiving Rate for all boats: Boat rentals available from 7am-1pm and all boats can be rented from 7am-1pm (6 hours) and only be charged for 4 hour rate.
Come rent a boat for a day of fishing or relaxation on the lake! See our affordable prices below. Read the latest Fishing Report.
| Type | # People | Deposit | 2-hour Min | Each Add’l | All Day |
| Boat & Motor (6hp) | 4 max | $100 | $35 | $12 | $83 |
| Boat & Motor (9.9hp) | 6 max | $150 | $50 | $14 | $106 |
| Patio Deck Boat (25hp) | 10 max | $250 | $90 | $30 | $210 |
| Patio Deck Boat (25hp) | 14 max | $300 | $100 | $40 | $260 |
| Patio Deck Boat (25hp) | 20 max | $320 | $120 | $40 | $280 |
| Type | # People | Deposit | 2-hour Min | Each Add’l | All Day |
| Side Console Jon Boat (9.9hp) | 5 max | $200 | $65 | $20 | $145 |
| Type | Deposit | First Hour | Each Add’l | All Day |
| Kayak-single | $38 | $10 | $7 | $38 |
| Kayak-double | $48 | $12 | $9 | $48 |
| Type | Deposit | First Hour | Each Add’l | All Day |
| Paddle Boat | $40 | $12 | $7 | – |
| BOAT SLIP RENTALS | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month |
| Per Slip | $15 | $70 | $85 (2 month min) |
| Deposit | N/A | N/A | $85 Refundable |
LAUNCH FEES
| Launch & Inspection Fees | Rates |
| Daily Launch/Entry | $13 |
| Annual Launch/Entry *Seniors, Disabled & Travel Club |
$125 $85 |
| Mandatory Boat Wash | No Fee |
| Optional Boat Wash Service | $30 |
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.
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
Special Thanksgiving Rate for all boats: Boat rentals available from 7am-1pm and all boats can be rented from 7am-1pm (6 hours) and only be charged for 4 hour rate.
Come rent a boat for a day of fishing or relaxation on the lake! See our affordable prices below. Read the latest Fishing Report.
| Type | # People | Deposit | 2-hour Min | Each Add’l | All Day |
| Boat & Motor (6hp) | 4 max | $100 | $35 | $12 | $83 |
| Boat & Motor (9.9hp) | 6 max | $150 | $50 | $14 | $106 |
| Patio Deck Boat (25hp) | 10 max | $250 | $90 | $30 | $210 |
| Patio Deck Boat (25hp) | 14 max | $300 | $100 | $40 | $260 |
| Patio Deck Boat (25hp) | 20 max | $320 | $120 | $40 | $280 |
| Type | # People | Deposit | 2-hour Min | Each Add’l | All Day |
| Side Console Jon Boat (9.9hp) | 5 max | $200 | $65 | $20 | $145 |
| Type | Deposit | First Hour | Each Add’l | All Day |
| Kayak-single | $38 | $10 | $7 | $38 |
| Kayak-double | $48 | $12 | $9 | $48 |
| Type | Deposit | First Hour | Each Add’l | All Day |
| Paddle Boat | $40 | $12 | $7 | – |
| BOAT SLIP RENTALS | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month |
| Per Slip | $15 | $70 | $85 (2 month min) |
| Deposit | N/A | N/A | $85 Refundable |
LAUNCH FEES
| Launch & Inspection Fees | Rates |
| Daily Launch/Entry | $13 |
| Annual Launch/Entry *Seniors, Disabled & Travel Club |
$125 $85 |
| Mandatory Boat Wash | No Fee |
| Optional Boat Wash Service | $30 |
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.
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