Cachuma Lake Fish Report

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

by Cachuma Lake Staff
9-28-2014
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Catfish still providing most of the action here. Cut mackerel or packaged doughbaits fished in the backs of coves and cuts all over the lakes was once again the way to go. Bass fishing has been fair using nightcrawlers or reaction baits on main lake points. A handful of panfish came in from the docks to the right of the marina, and any lace there is shade on the water. Bowfishing for carp has been improving, as many large fish being spotted along the bank between Clark canyon, and Johnsons Bay in the late afternoon hours. All other species were absent from the count.

Water temperature: 73

Bass: Fair
Avg. Size: 1.5 lbs

Carp: Fair
Avg. Size: 10lbs

Catfish: Good
Avg. Size: 1 lbs

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