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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.
*CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY
| Park Day Use Hours | ||
| Park Open 7 days a week | 6:00 am – Sunset | |
| Camp Store Hours | ||
| Sunday – Wednesday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | |
| Thursday – Saturday | 8:00 am – 8:00 pm | |
| Bait Shop and Boat Rentals | ||
| Monday – Sunday | 7:00 am – 6:00 pm | |
Last Boat Rental goes out at 4pm (Monday – Sunday) and all boats must be in by closing time.
| Vehicle Entry – Day Use | $ 10.00 |
| Boat Entry/Launch | $ 17.00 |
| Canoe/Kayak Launch | $ 5.00 |
| Bus/Commercial | $ 40.00 |
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 | $45 | $15 | $120 |
| Boat & Motor (9.9hp) | 6 max | $150 | $65 | $18 | $155 |
| Patio Deck Boat (25hp) | 10 max | $250 | $120 | $40 | |
| Patio Deck Boat (25hp) | 14 max | $300 | $130 | $50 | |
| Patio Deck Boat (25hp) | 20 max | $320 | $150 | $60 |
| Type | # People | Deposit | 2-hour Min | Each Add’l | All Day |
| Side Console Jon Boat (9.9hp) | 5 max | $200 | $85 | $30 | $210 |
| Type | Deposit | First Hour | Each Add’l | All Day |
| Kayak-single | $50 | $15 | $8 | $50 |
| Kayak-double | $50 | $20 | $10 | $60 |
| Type | Deposit | First Hour | Each Add’l | All Day |
| Pedal Boat | $50 | $20 | $10 | $60 |
| BOAT SLIP RENTALS | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month |
| Per Slip | $15 | $90 | $125 (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 | $17 |
| Annual Launch/Entry *Seniors (non-county residents), Disabled & Travel Club |
$160 $80 |
| Veterans | $15 |
| Annual Pass for Senior Residents | $65 |
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
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 | $45 | $15 | $120 |
| Boat & Motor (9.9hp) | 6 max | $150 | $65 | $18 | $155 |
| Patio Deck Boat (25hp) | 10 max | $250 | $120 | $40 | |
| Patio Deck Boat (25hp) | 14 max | $300 | $130 | $50 | |
| Patio Deck Boat (25hp) | 20 max | $320 | $150 | $60 |
| Type | # People | Deposit | 2-hour Min | Each Add’l | All Day |
| Side Console Jon Boat (9.9hp) | 5 max | $200 | $85 | $30 | $210 |
| Type | Deposit | First Hour | Each Add’l | All Day |
| Kayak-single | $50 | $15 | $8 | $50 |
| Kayak-double | $50 | $20 | $10 | $60 |
| Type | Deposit | First Hour | Each Add’l | All Day |
| Pedal Boat | $50 | $20 | $10 | $60 |
| BOAT SLIP RENTALS | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month |
| Per Slip | $15 | $90 | $125 (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 | $17 |
| Annual Launch/Entry *Seniors (non-county residents), Disabled & Travel Club |
$160 $80 |
| Veterans | $15 |
| Annual Pass for Senior Residents | $65 |
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