Cachuma Lake Fishing Lake

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


by Cachuma Lake Staff
7-15-2018
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This week proved to be a great fishing week. Rainbow trout are coming up to 25 & 30 feet. They are being caught around the dam and in Johnson Bay. They love our garlic nightcrawlers & Panther Martins when trolling. Crappie were a little slower this week but still being caught. They are usually hiding out around the reeds. Try Crappie j1s. They love them! Large & Small Mouth Bass were really active this week. Trolling toward the east and near the Dam seemed to be the best places. Rapalas and Flicker Shads work great! Catfish are active and being caught near the dam and the coves around the Marina. Mackerel has been a popular choice. Bluegill are being elusive but still around if you know where to look. We are at 37% capacity here at the lake with about 125 ft. of water at Bradbury Dam. Our weather has been warm but not enough to affect fishing.





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7-8-2018
It was hot this week but the fish kept biting!! Rainbow Trout were more active this week. They're being caught around the dam and in Johnson Bay. They're down about 35 ft. and seem to love our garlic nightcrawlers & Panther Martin. Crappie were really doing great this week. Multiple catches and up to 2 pounds! They are usually hiding out around the reeds. Try Crappie Jigs. They love them! Large & Small Mouth Bass were really active this...... Read More

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Fish were biting and being caught all around the lake this week! Rainbow Trout are being a little elusive this week but are still showing up around the dam. They are down about 35 feet and seem to love our garlic nightcrawlers & Panther Martins. Crappie are up closer to the surface and are hitting well this week. The are usually hiding out around the reeds. Large and Small Mouth Bass were really active this week. Trolling...... Read More