Cachuma Lake water level
Santa Ynez River · California · operated by USBR (Bradbury Dam)
Cachuma Lake is 94% full as of Jun 19, 2026, per CDEC data — 3.7 ft below full pool.
near full 3.7 ft below full pool
CDEC 181,932 acre-ft · updated Jun 19, 2026
94%
percent full
749.3
water level (ft msl)
3.7
ft below full pool
−179.00
24-hour change (ft)
753
full pool (ft ref.)
0.19M
capacity (acre-ft)
Can I launch? Yes — most ramps usable.
Lake is well within its normal pool — most boat ramps are usable. Confirm your specific ramp, which can close independently of lake level.
~30-day trend · reservoir storage
186,935 181,932 now 181,932
About Cachuma Lake
Full pool
753 ft
Capacity
193,305 AF
Dam / operator
USBR (Bradbury Dam)
River / basin
Santa Ynez River
State
California
Data feed
CDEC
Going to Cachuma Lake?
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Cachuma Lake — questions
How full is Cachuma Lake right now?
Cachuma Lake is about 94% full as of Jun 19, 2026.
Can I launch a boat at Cachuma Lake?
Lake is well within its normal pool — most boat ramps are usable. Confirm your specific ramp, which can close independently of lake level. Individual ramps open and close on their own schedules and on local hazards.
Where does Cachuma Lake's level come from?
LakeLevelNow pulls it from the CDEC public water-data feed (California Data Exchange). The reading is timestamped in the gauge above.
Who operates Cachuma Lake?
Cachuma Lake, on the Santa Ynez River, is operated by USBR (Bradbury Dam). Reservoir releases, flood-control drawdowns, and water-supply decisions are theirs.