By the County of Santa Barbara
Winter season storms shipped an extraordinary surge of h2o and Cachuma Lake is lastly total following much more than 10 decades of becoming under capacity. With an abundance of drinking water arrives 1st-rate fishing conditions.
In cooperation with the California Office of Fish and Wildlife, the County of Santa Barbara has welcomed 16,000 lbs of Rainbow Trout to the lake this stocking period, with the most the latest 4,000 kilos arriving April 10. The fish assortment in dimension from fifty percent pound “catchables” to 8-pound trophies and occur from Mt. Lassen Trout Farms, Inc., positioned in Paynes Creek, California.
This latest shipping comes just in time for the 26th Once-a-year Fish Derby, happening April 15 and 16. The Fish Derby is a fundraiser for the Neal Taylor Nature Centre, a 501(c)3 non-profit business dedicated to the instruction, enjoyment and defense of the Cachuma Lake area. $5000+ in income prizes and hundreds far more in items will be awarded! Registration just before April 13 is $40.00 Registration on-site April 14 to 16 is $45 and for children 4-15 it is $10. For much more information, take a look at www.troutderby.org or get in touch with the Derby Hotline at (805) 693-8381.
Guests can also delight in other park facilities including guided lake cruises, Junior Rangers, disc golfing, lovely mountaineering trails, plus are living music and scrumptious food stuff at Hook’d Bar and Grill. The park is brimming with h2o and exceptional recreation and relaxation opportunities!
Every thing an angler desires is obtainable for lease or obtain at the Cachuma Lake Marina and Boat Rentals, which presents pontoons, outboards and kayak rentals, as nicely as a person-working day and annual fishing licenses. Fishing from shore in the recreation region or from a boat is open up calendar year-spherical with a legitimate fishing license.
Be sure to be aware that due to the 30-working day Quagga restrictions, boats should be inspected and tagged by Cachuma Lake team at least 30 times prior to visiting. Kayaks, canoes, and easy boats are qualified for similar-working day start. For a lot more info, be sure to stop by Boating & Vessel Necessities | Santa Barbara County, CA – Official Website (countyofsb.org).
Cachuma Lake Recreation Location is a full-service campground providing calendar year-spherical cabin, yurt, RV and tent tenting, leisure pursuits, character applications for all ages and of course, fishing! For tenting reservations and extra info, go to Parks | Santa Barbara County, CA – Formal Site (countyofsb.org).
