SANTA YNEZ LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Santa Ynez Lake


April 18, 2024

Santa Ynez Lake is a popular fishing destination located in Santa Barbara County, California. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, trout, catfish, and bluegill. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, picnicking, and camping in the surrounding area. Fishing tips include using soft plastics or jigs for bass and using worms or PowerBait for trout. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall when temperatures are mild, averaging around 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
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Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Pyramid Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Common Carp • Cutthroat Trout • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass • Striped Bass

Elizabeth Lake

Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass

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Apollo Park Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Castaic Lagoon

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Piru

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Hansen Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Rainbow Trout

Hughes Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Castaic Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Common Carp • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Striped Bass

Piru Lake

Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

MIDDLE FORK - COMMANCHE CAMPSITE TO MIDDLE FORK TRAILHEAD
Santa Ana Watershed, California
GAGING STATION BELOW SPILLWAY OF COGSWELL DAM (NE 1/4, SE 1/4, SEC 19, T2N, R10W) TO CONFLUENCE WITH NF SAN GABRIEL RIVER (SW 1/4.SW 1/4, SEC 15, T2N, R9W)
San Gabriel Watershed, California
LAUREL GULCH TO CONFLUENCE WITH MINEO CANYON (SE 1/4, SW 1/4, SEC 17, T2N, R8W)
San Gabriel Watershed, California
WEST FORK - HEADWATERS (SE 1/4, NE 1/4, SEC 14, T2N, R12W) TO COGSWELL RESERVOIR (NE 1/4, SW 1/4, SEC 24, T2N, R9W
Los Angeles Watershed, California
COOPER CANYON- NEAR STATE HIGHWAY 2 (SW 1/4, NE 1/4, SEC 16, T3N, R10W TO CONFLUENCE WITH LITTLE ROCK CREEK
Antelope-Fremont Valleys Watershed, California
MAINSTREAM - CONFLUENCE WITH COOPER CANYON TO CONFLUENCE WIT SOUTH FORK LITTLE ROCK CREEK
Antelope-Fremont Valleys Watershed, California
NORTH FORK - CONFLUENCE OF SOLDIER AND COLDBROOK CREEKS (SE1/4,SW1/4, SEC) 5, T2N,,R9W TO CONFLLUENCE WITH WEST FORK OF SAN GABRIEL (SW 1/4,SW1/4, SEC 17, T2N, R8W)
San Gabriel Watershed, California
MAINSTREAM - HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH COOPER CANYON
Antelope-Fremont Valleys Watershed, California
EAST FORK - CONFLUENCE OF VINCENT GULCH AND PRAIRIE FORK (NW 1/4, SW 1/4 SEC 16 ) TO LAUREL GULCH (NW 1/4, SW 1/4, SEC 17, T2N, R8W)
San Gabriel Watershed, California
HEADWATERS IN THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS TO MOUTH AT PACIFIC OCEAN
Santa Monica Bay Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Shiell Park

Old Orchard Park

Valencia Meadows Park

Steckel Park

Valencia Glen Park

Richard H. Rioux Memorial Park

Fair Oaks Ranch Park

Almendra Park

Delores Day Park

Devils Punchbowl Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
INSPIRATION POINT LOOP--LIGHTING RIDGE NATURE TRL

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