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

The action at Castaic slowed but all species are still being caught

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

by Cachuma Lake Staff
7-2-2012
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Warmer air temps slowed the fishing a bit, but still all gamefish were being caught. Trout have been coming out of the dam area on drifted and trolled nightcrawlers. Bass are biting top waters early, jigs and texas rigs during the day.

Crappie to 2 lbs. are being caught back in the narrows on mini jigs tipped with a meal worm. Some anglers reported near limits. Catfish can be found in the creek channels and in the backs of shallow coves. Cut mackerel is getting the best results with the cats. Bow fishing for Carp has been fair in the evenings around the chalk cliffs.

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