Fishing, Archery, Nature Walks, Air Riffle and Birdwatching at the Alisal

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. Open Daily, 7:00am-5:00pm (summer until 6pm).

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 recommended.

Fly Fishing Trip (maximum 3 people)
8 am – 11 am or 12 pm – 3 pm
1-2 people $250
Each additional person $50
Spin Fishing Trip (maximum 4 people)
8 am – 11or 12 pm – 3 pm
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 recommended.

8 am – 11 am
1 person $200
Each additional person $50

Equipment Rental

Fishing rod: $25/day
Fly rod and one fly: $30/day
Live bait: $5/extra box
(one complimentary with rod rental)
Guests are welcome to bring their own rod; a $15 charge will apply.

Boat Rentals

Bass Boat Pro (max four people)
$125 half day / $175 full day
Bass Boat Pro (max three people)
$115 half day / $165 full day
Aluminum Boat    $50 half day / $70 full day
Stand-Up Paddle Board    $30
Peddle Boat    $30
Canoe    $30
Kayak    $30

Archery & Air Rifle

Archery

Pick up a bow and arrow for the first time or hone your marksmanship at our unique archery range along the shores of Alisal Lake. The range includes paper targets and foam animals, located at three different distances.

Open to guests eight years of age and older.
Rate: $45/per person

Air Rifle

Enjoy a fully-supervised air rifle class, with experienced instructors to demonstrate the fun and safe way to handle, sight, and shoot. The course includes paper and silhouette targets.

Open to guests eight years of age and older.
Rate: $45/per person

Nature Walks and Bird Watching
(Seasonal)

Enjoy the abundance of wildlife on one of our guided nature walks. Your guide will take you around the southern edge of the lake, on a trail rich with flora and fauna. Thriving with a variety of wildlife, nature walks are favorites with photographers. You may even catch a glimpse of American bald eagles that have made Alisal Lake their home.