Fishing was a little slower this week at Lake Cachuma unless you were after Carp

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


by Cachuma Lake Staff
6-13-2011
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Trolling for trout has been on the slow side this week, with most anglers averaging 2 to 3 fish per boat. Lead core 3 to 4 colors used in combination with dodger/crawler rigs are producing the best. You can still get a bite in the Harveys area on inflated worms and PowerBait. But you need to use a light line and 5 to 6 foot leaders to be successful.

The Bass bite is slow, but a few smallies and largies are coming in on jigs and blades. Crappie picked up a bit, but still no substantial numbers as of yet. The narrows and Santa Cruz Bay have been the best locations, and mini-jigs and red worms were taking most of the slabs.

Bow fishing for carp has been very good at times, and archers reported up to 14 fish per day, with a hefty 8 lb. average. Mornings and evenings are the best times and they can be found just about anywhere in the lake.

Catfish are starting to chew a bit better, and shallow coves have been kicking out a few kitties, with mackerel the bait of choice.


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