Cachuma Closure

TomG · February 21, 2008, 04:52:25 PM

Cal, if you have an annual pass you should call the above number as well. I think the more people calling to complain will at least let them know people are not happy about the whole situation.

calincalif50 · February 21, 2008, 10:01:25 PM

Yep I plan too. If I don't get a refund then I want it exteneded the # of months not avail.

calincalif50 · February 25, 2008, 01:46:09 PM

Stan, Tom,
Either of you call to get a refund or extension of your annual pass. I called this am but my phone died. Will have to call tomorrow when my phones is recharged. Any o

Anyone go fishing th past weekend?

TomG · February 25, 2008, 02:38:41 PM

I did call again. You have to call Cachuma and ask for Terry Briggs. He said they would be extending passes for the amount of time the lake is closed. You have to bring in your pass and they will issue out a new one.

I did ask about the lake he said it MAY be open this weekend and that it would probably be open only on weekends. But then he said the maintenance was scheduled to last until Mid March now so it may be shut down until then. I told you guys they are saying its the maintenance so they can buy time until that March 4th meeting, because they are ultimately trying to close it permanently..................

This state is ridiculous!

If it does remain open I can bet the boat inspections will be as tough as Casitas so they can deter people from even going and with the tough inspections and 28 day quarantine it will probably work.

calincalif50 · February 25, 2008, 02:56:05 PM

Unfortunately that's probably all true. And I believe its gonna happen to Lopez, S.M., Naci, S.A. all up the chain and in just about every impoundment in Calif. Some how the thought of leaving Calif one day isn't so bad, as I'll at least have lakes to fish with my boat.

And my boat's bottom always feels rough like sand paper. So now what. buy a new boat? Not gonna happen, or get it painted again, maybe but not real soon.

freaking Cali ...I'll bet you there are several members of PETA and others llike them on water boards across the state

TomG · February 25, 2008, 07:29:20 PM

Yea, so far I am not worried about the lakes up north, because even with all that is going on with Casitas and Cachuma I haven't heard any rumors about Lopez, Margarita, or Naci..............so for now that's good news.

I guess for now Lopez will have to be our home lake until they decide on Cachuma.

I did go to Lopez twice last week and got Skunked both times..........

although I did stay shallow to find the prespawn bite and I did not throw any finesse lures. I think I could have caught some dropshot fish.

TomG · March 05, 2008, 06:11:25 PM

Did you guys read the post on westernbass? Looks like Casitas is closed for the year and Cachuma closure will be announced soon and will be closing as well. Stan and Cal we need to ask for a refund as soon as they announce the closure since it will be pro-rated.

calincalif50 · March 05, 2008, 11:12:02 PM

Yep read all the BS going on, not happy, will be calling the hour they announce the closure. Mark my words Lopez is next, then S.M, Naci, S.A. Before years end one or all will be closed.

TomG · March 20, 2008, 09:29:38 PM

Stan, Take a look at Westernbass when you get a chance. There is a discussion topic about the new inspection procedures at Cachuma if it does open. One of the things I noticed will affect you. It says all out of state boats and trailers will be an automatic 14 day quarantine period at the lake. Since you are a Texas guy that would probably mean you unless you could bring them some paperwork showing that you live here. Probably won't matter any way since I am sure they will close the lake. It also says that boats will be subject to a hot high pressure wash........no way am I getting my boat sprayed with hot water and some disinfectant. I wouldn't thing the gel coat would hold up too well to hot water or the finish on your boat.

Stan · March 21, 2008, 08:20:40 PM

There has got to be a way to avoid the out of state deal. What if a military guy brings his both with him on a PCS, will he have to quarantine for 2 weeks each time he brings his boat to Cachuma. The Hot wash is only 140 degrees which really isn't that hot. It;s like washing your boat with the hot water at your house.

TomG · March 21, 2008, 09:19:21 PM

Yea, but I don't wash my boat with hot water...................

I guess we will know next week. I think its the 25th that they meet again.