Fishing, Archery, Nature Walks, Air Rifle 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.
GUIDED FISHING TRIPS
Currently suspended due to COVID
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.
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
Archery
Currently suspended due to COVID
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: $50/per person
Air Rifle
Currently suspended due to COVID
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: $50/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.
