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

Trout and Bass are both active at Lake Cachuma

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

by Cachuma Lake Staff
5-14-2013
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Trout fishing came to life last week at Cachuma Lake, with many fish weighing in at 6 lbs. The 'bows are being found at 20' to 30' of water near the dam and the river channel. Trolling dodger/crawler combos as well as drifting a worm have been the most productive techniques. Shore anglers also got into the action at E Point using nightcrawlers and PowerBait.

Bass fishing has been good on drop shots, jigs, and small swimbaits all over the lake. The Catfish bite has slowed a bit. Last known hot spots were Cachuma Bay and Johnsons' Bay. Cut mackerel was the best bait to use.

Crappie have moved into as little as 3' of water. Most are being taken while fishing for Bass. Bow fishing has been good early and late in the narrows and at chalk cliffs. The mid-day hours have the bugle mouths along the shallower shorelines.

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