Fishing, Archery, Air Rifle and Birdwatching at Alisal Ranch
Fishing
Alisal’s spring-fed, 100-acre lake, tucked away in the Santa Ynez Mountains, is the perfect setting for fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, or simply a picnic lunch. The lake staff is on hand to assist with fishing and boating needs and to ensure guest safety at all times. Alisal Lake is a great place to try your hand at fishing for largemouth bass and bluegill, with a wide variety of fishing gear and traditional tackle available for rent. Alisal Lake is catch-and-release only; a California fishing license is not required.
GUIDED FISHING TRIPS
Learn more about Alisal Lake’s unique fish habitat with an experienced guide to help track bass using traditional spinning tackle or fly tackle. Beginner anglers will learn to tie knots, cast, choose tackle, as well as be instructed in fish identification, handling, and the proper release method. Advance reservations are required as guided fishing trips are by appointment only.
Fly Fishing Trip (maximum 3 people)
8 am – 11 am or 12 pm – 3 pm (By appointment only Friday-Tuesday)
1-2 people $250
Each additional person $50
Spin Fishing Trip (maximum 4 people)
8 am – 11or 12 pm – 3 pm (By appointment only Friday-Tuesday)
1-2 people $250
Each additional person $50
fLY fishing lESSONS
If you want to learn to fly fish or fly cast, or improve your present skills, fly fishing lessons include instruction on and off the water. Advance reservations are required as guided fishing trips are by appointment only.
8 am – 11 am
1 person $200
Each additional person $50
Watercraft Rentals
Bass Boat Pro 175 (max four – five people)
Up to 4 hours: $200; 4 to 8 hours: $300
Aluminum Boat
Up to 4 hours: $60; 4 to 8 hours: $80
Complimentary Non-Motorized Recreational Watercraft
- Stand-Up Paddle Board
- Pedal Boat
- Canoe
- Kayak
Archery & Air Rifle
Try your hand at both Archery and Air Rifle in this new combination class. With the flexibility to go between the two ranges along the shores of the Alisal Lake, you can hone your marksmanship with experienced instructors demonstrating the fun and safe way to handle, sight and shoot.
Paper targets and foam animals, located at three different distances, are available for archery participants.
Both paper and silhouette targets are available for air rifle participants.
Sturdy shoes and bottled water are recommended. Maximum 15 participants. Participants must be at least 8 years old and children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Rate: $100/per person
Bird Watching & WILDLIFE
Enjoy the abundance of wildlife during your visit to the Ranch. Thriving with a variety of wildlife, the Alisal Lake is a favorite with photographers. You may even catch a glimpse of American bald eagles that have made Alisal Lake their home.
