The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Cachuma
Santa Barbara County, California · about 2,360 acres (3.7 sq mi)
68°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Lake Cachuma
Lake Cachuma spreads over about 2,360 acres in Santa Barbara County, California.
From end to end it runs about 5 miles with roughly 22 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 700 ft above sea level. Santa Ynez is about 5.8 miles west. The closest city is Santa Barbara, about 14 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,360 acres (3.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 22 miles
- End to end
- About 5 miles
- Elevation
- About 700 ft
- County
- Santa Barbara County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Lake Cachuma in California usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 68°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:31 am · sunset 4:55 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Cachuma
- Santa Ynezabout 5.8 mi west
- Goletaabout 8.8 mi southeast
- Solvangabout 8.9 mi west
- Los Olivosabout 9.2 mi northwest
- Santa Barbaranearest city, about 14 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Cachuma
What fish are in Lake Cachuma?
Lakes like Lake Cachuma usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Cachuma?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Cachuma?
About 2,360 acres, with about 22 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Cachuma?
Santa Ynez is about 5.8 miles west; Goleta is about 8.8 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Cachuma today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Cachuma on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
