General Info:

    The lake is open year round from 5am to 11pm daily. Entrance fee is $12 per car. Fishing fee is $5 and boat launching is available for $9. Visit Lake Camanche web site for more information.

Boating Info:

    There are two launch ramps, one on the north end, and the other on the south end of the lake. Rental boats and jet skis are also available. Due to the growing presence of the invasive Zebra and Quagga mussel in California, mandatory boat inspections and interviews will be conducted prior to entry

Fishing Info:

    Trout are the number one catch here. Each year 60,000 pounds of trout are stocked between October and June, each weighing at least a pound up to trophy sized 8 pounders. There are also large and small mouth bass, spotted bass, catfish, kokanee, crappie, bluegill and sunfish. Be sure to visit the CDFW web site for complete regulations before heading out.

• Read and Post Camanche Lake Fishing Reports Here
• CDFW Fish Planting Schedule for Camanche Lake

Comments and Tips:

     This is a very popular boating and skiing lake, especially during the summer months. Fishing should be planned during the cooler months or early mornings or evenings when boat traffic is minimal.

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