Boat rentals on Lake Cachuma

Rent a pontoon, ski or fishing boat for Lake Cachuma, then find the ramp, fuel and the calmest day to go.

Photo: Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Heads up: Off-season trips are quieter. Many owners still rent on calm, sunny weekends.

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Launch points

Ramps & marinas

  • Boat rampDirections
  • Cachuma Marina & Boat RentalsRocky Mountain Recreation Company · Rocky Mountain Recreation CompanyDirections
Saturday79°FSunnyWind 0 to 5 mph NW
Sunday80°FMostly SunnyWind 0 to 5 mph NNW

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

Elevation742.3ft
Full84%
Past week-0.5ft
vs. a year ago+5.2ft
735742749756Oct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026

As of Oct 19, 2026 · California Data Exchange Center · updated daily · Full water level page →

Gas and fuel docks

Bait and tackle

  • REI321 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara
    14.5 miCallDirections
  • Mountain Air Sports14 State Street, Santa Barbara
    14.8 miCallDirections
  • Surf N Wear's Beach House10 State Street, Santa Barbara
    14.9 miCallDirections
  • Stearns Wharf Bait and TackleBait230 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara
    15.2 miCallDirections

Groceries and ice

Good to know

Questions about Lake Cachuma

Can you rent a boat on Lake Cachuma?

Yes. Boat rentals for Lake Cachuma can be searched on Boatsetter, where local owners list pontoons, ski boats and fishing boats, some with a captain. Availability changes by season, so book early for summer weekends. Public launches include Boat ramp, Cachuma Marina & Boat Rentals.

Where can I launch a boat on Lake Cachuma?

Boat ramps and marinas listed for this water: Boat ramp, Cachuma Marina & Boat Rentals. Fees and hours change by season, so check with the managing agency before you tow.

What is the water level of Lake Cachuma today?

On 2026-10-19, Lake Cachuma was at 742.34 feet, 84% of capacity. That's down 0.54 feet from a week earlier. Source: California Data Exchange Center, updated daily.

Is there gas near Lake Cachuma?

The closest listed fuel is Gas station, about 0.1 miles from the water.