Westlake Lake
- Type
- Private residential lake
- Size
- 125 acres, about 8 miles of shoreline
- Built
- 1969
- Managed by
- Westlake Lake Management Association
- Sailing
About this lake
Westlake Lake is a private, 125-acre artificial lake in Westlake Village, built in 1969 with about 8 miles of shoreline wrapped by homes, docks and a residential island. It's maintained by the Westlake Lake Management Association.
Who can boat here
Boating and fishing are limited to Westlake Village residents, their guests and permit holders; there's no public launch. Westlake Yacht Club says the lake is limited to sailboats up to 18 feet and non-gas-powered boats holding a Westlake License, and guest-owned boats must pass a mussel inspection before going on the lake.
Sailing
Westlake Yacht Club, on the lake at 32123 West Lindero Canyon Road, teaches sailing to all ages and runs a fleet of club boats. Its launch ramps and guest docks are used by visiting clubs during regattas and special events.
For visitors
You don't need a boat to enjoy it. The Landing, at 32129 Lindero Canyon Road on the southwest shore, has lakefront restaurants with outdoor seating, and walking and biking routes run around the lake.
Getting there & access
On the water
There's no public boat launch. Boating and fishing are for Westlake Village residents, their guests and permit holders, and boats need a Westlake License.
Visiting boats
Guest-owned boats must pass a mussel inspection before they can access the lake, according to Westlake Yacht Club.
Without a boat
Head to The Landing on Lindero Canyon Road for lakefront restaurants, or walk the routes around the lake.
- Who can boat
- Residents, their guests and permit holders
- Boats allowed
- Sailboats up to 18 ft and non-gas-powered boats with a Westlake License
- Public launch
- None
- Lakefront dining
- The Landing, 32129 Lindero Canyon Rd.
What's here
Yacht club
Westlake Yacht Club teaches sailing to all ages
Lakefront dining
Restaurants with outdoor seating at The Landing
Docks
Private docks at lakefront homes; yacht club guest docks for events
Walking routes
Paths and streets around the lake
Rules & official resources
- Boating and fishing limited to Westlake Village residents, their guests and permit holdersen.wikipedia.org ↗
- Sailboats up to 18 feet and non-gas-powered boats with a Westlake License onlyscya.org ↗
- Guest-owned boats must pass a mussel inspection before accessing the lakescya.org ↗
- California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025dbw.parks.ca.gov ↗
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