LAKE CACHUMA, Calif. – A fish consumption advisory was issued for Lake Cachuma after unsafe levels of mercury were detected in species of black bass by the state's environmental protection agency.

Following the recent atmospheric river, Cachuma Lake has risen to 77% capacity and just in time for trout season, Santa Barbara County reports. In cooperation with the California Department of Fish ...

Anglers of all ages are encouraged to enter the fishing derby that will benefit the Neal Taylor Nature Center. (Courtesy photo) The Neal Taylor Nature Center is getting ready for its 28th annual Fish ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) Due to an abundance of rain during the 2023 and 2024 seasons, Cachuma Lake is currently at 91% ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Cachuma Lake is celebrating its first lake trout release of the year. Below is a press release on the announcement: Cachuma Lake is currently at 89% capacity, and the Rainbows ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) Cachuma Lake is currently at 89% capacity, and the Rainbows are here. The Rainbow Trout that is! In ...