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Current weather/conditions at 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, 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.
*CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY
| Park Day Use Hours | ||
| Park Open 7 days a week | 6:00am to Sunset | |
| Camp Store Hours | ||
| Sunday – Thursday | 8:00am to 6:00pm | |
| Friday – Saturday | 8:00am to 8:00pm | |
| Bait Shop and Boat Rentals | ||
| Sunday – Friday | 6:30am to 5:00pm | |
| Saturday | 6:30am to 7:00pm | |
Last Boat Rental goes out at 4pm (Sunday-Friday) and 5pm (Saturday & Sunday) and all boats must be in by closing time.
| Vehicle Entry – Day Use | $ 10.00 |
| Boat Entry/Launch | $ 13.00 |
| Canoe/Kayak Launch | $ 5.00 |
| Bus/Commercial | $ 40.00 |
Fish Derby has been rescheduled to April 23rd and 24th of 2022. There will not be a Fishing Derby in 2021.
Come rent a boat for a day of fishing or relaxation on the lake! See our affordable prices below. Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver’s license for a rental. Person signing the rental must be on the boat at all times. Infants and dogs count towards the boat capacity as well. Read the latest Fishing Report.
| Type | # People | Deposit | 2-hour Min | Each Add’l | All Day |
| Boat & Motor (6hp) | 4 max | $100 | $35 | $12 | $95 |
| Boat & Motor (9.9hp) | 6 max | $150 | $50 | $14 | $120 |
| Patio Deck Boat (25hp) | 10 max | $250 | $90 | $30 | |
| Patio Deck Boat (25hp) | 14 max | $300 | $100 | $40 | |
| Patio Deck Boat (25hp) | 20 max | $320 | $120 | $40 |
| Type | # People | Deposit | 2-hour Min | Each Add’l | All Day |
| Side Console Jon Boat (9.9hp) | 5 max | $200 | $65 | $20 | $165 |
| 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 |
| Pedal Boat | $48 | $12 | $9 | $48 |
| BOAT SLIP RENTALS | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month |
| Per Slip | $15 | $70 | $85 (2 month min) |
| Deposit | N/A | N/A | $85 Refundable |
Short-Term Boat Slips are temporarily not in operation, for more information please call (805) 688-4040
LAUNCH FEES
| Launch & Inspection Fees | Rates |
| Daily Launch/Entry | $13 |
| Annual Launch/Entry *Seniors (non-county residents), Disabled & Travel Club |
$125 $60 |
| Veterans | $10 |
| Annual Pass for Senior Residents | $50 |
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:
Please refer to http://www.sbparks.org for more information on inspections
Fish Derby has been rescheduled to April 23rd and 24th of 2022. There will not be a Fishing Derby in 2021.
Come rent a boat for a day of fishing or relaxation on the lake! See our affordable prices below. Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver’s license for a rental. Person signing the rental must be on the boat at all times. Infants and dogs count towards the boat capacity as well. Read the latest Fishing Report.
| Type | # People | Deposit | 2-hour Min | Each Add’l | All Day |
| Boat & Motor (6hp) | 4 max | $100 | $35 | $12 | $95 |
| Boat & Motor (9.9hp) | 6 max | $150 | $50 | $14 | $120 |
| Patio Deck Boat (25hp) | 10 max | $250 | $90 | $30 | |
| Patio Deck Boat (25hp) | 14 max | $300 | $100 | $40 | |
| Patio Deck Boat (25hp) | 20 max | $320 | $120 | $40 |
| Type | # People | Deposit | 2-hour Min | Each Add’l | All Day |
| Side Console Jon Boat (9.9hp) | 5 max | $200 | $65 | $20 | $165 |
| 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 |
| Pedal Boat | $48 | $12 | $9 | $48 |
| BOAT SLIP RENTALS | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month |
| Per Slip | $15 | $70 | $85 (2 month min) |
| Deposit | N/A | N/A | $85 Refundable |
Short-Term Boat Slips are temporarily not in operation, for more information please call (805) 688-4040
LAUNCH FEES
| Launch & Inspection Fees | Rates |
| Daily Launch/Entry | $13 |
| Annual Launch/Entry *Seniors (non-county residents), Disabled & Travel Club |
$125 $60 |
| Veterans | $10 |
| Annual Pass for Senior Residents | $50 |
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:
Please refer to http://www.sbparks.org for more information on inspections