Cachuma Lake Fishing Report

Cachuma Lake - Santa Barbara, CA (Santa Barbara County)


by Cachuma Lake Staff
5-28-2017
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For the last few weeks, the fishing has been rather slow due to winds and constant temperature change in the weather. Although, the fishing [overall] has been slow, Crappie and Catfish fishing is fair. For those who enjoy these two types of fish, check out Cachuma Bay, specifically towards the back of the bay (reeded areas) and check out Harvey's Cove. Garlic worms and Mackerel, have been the most efficient and common bait for these types of fish. Unfortunately, for those that may want to fish for Trout, the fishing has been slow_ However, troll near the dam, specifically, Clark's cove. They are about 15-25 feet from surface, so add either a split shot or a egg sinker to achieve the necessary depth. Small mouth bass have been sighted more frequently and fishing is picking up. Many people have caught them on Rapalas or rubber worms or black and yellow Panther Martins.



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