Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
C N.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2019

Catfish Hunting

If you’re up for a trek through weeds and thick mud, then you’ll love this place. We’ve gone cat fishing here so many times, it’s a fun place to have a drink with some friends, take the pups, turn on some music and enjoy the view by the lake. There are fees depending on your reservation, we did not reserve a day use spot just fished, so we did not pay a fee. We just parked and walked to a good place to fish at the lake. If you’d like to use the designated grills though, there is a fee. There’s a lot of passing boats on the lake and other fisherman, especially near the visitors center so be sure to find a spot away from the action if you really want to catch some fish. They will check your fishing license while on property and patrol the lake area regularly. It’s an enjoyable place to go for the day and sunsets are a beauty! Just don’t forget to hike back to your car before the sun sets as it gets very dark, very quickly. Happy fishing!

  • Review photo of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area by C N., December 11, 2019
  • Review photo of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area by C N., December 11, 2019
  • Review photo of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area by C N., December 11, 2019
  • Review photo of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area by C N., December 11, 2019
  • Review photo of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area by C N., December 11, 2019
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