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Lake Camanche

Lake Camanche sits in the rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevada and is located in the heart of  the Motherlode.    Camanche  is one of California's premier Bass fisheries.  There are many different species of fish  that can be found in Lake Camanche including Smallmouth, Spotted , Northern and Florida-strain Largemouth Bass along with Rainbow Trout, Catfish, Crappie and Bluegill.  For Bass, anglers should concentrate on structure such as trees, rocks and offshore humps.  Try casting crankbaits, spinnerbaits and jigs and plastic baits around cover.  For Trout, anglers can troll small shad imitation lures along with spinners tipped with nightcrawlers.  Crappie and other panfish can be caught with Crappie Jigs, nightcrawlers and minnows under a bobber.  For Catfish, fish the main lake coves with liver, nightcrawlers or cut baits such as anchovies and mackerel.  There is a marina on both the North and South shores each with a 6 lane launch ramp, berthing, storage and rental boats. All Anglers 16 years and older are required to possess a valid California Fishing License and a daily fishing access permit.

For more information, you can call (209) 763-5121 or 763-5166

Day Use
  • $10.00 per vehicle
  • Launch fee $8.00 / $6.50 October - April
  • Daily Fishing Access Permit $4.00
  • Car & Boat fee $16.25 /  $13.00 October - April
  • Motor Bike $10.00
  • Dog $4.00
  • Mini-Bus/ Van (10-20 passengers) - $17.00

Annual Passes
  • Car (Day Use) - $130.00
  • Car (Day Use Senior or disabled) - $65.00
  • Boat Launch (Day Use) - $115.00
  • Boat Launch (Day Use Senior or disabled) - $57.50
  • Car and Boat off-season 5 use punch card (valid Oct. 1 - Apr. 30) - $50.00
  • Fishing Access - $60.00

Boat & Motor Rental
  • $58.00 3 - 5 hours  $75.00 5+ hours May - September
  • $38.00 3 - 5 hours  $48.00 5+ hours October - April

Deluxe Motor Boat
  • $87.00 3 - 5 hours  $110.00 5+ hours May - September
  • $60.00 3 - 5 hours  $70.00 5+ hours October - April

Patio Boat (up to 8 passengers)
  • $130.00 3 - 5 hours  $190.00 5+ hours May - September
  • $85.00 3 - 5 hours   $135.00 5+ hours October - April

Pontoon Boat (up to 12 passengers)
  • $152.00 3 - 5 hours  $235.00 5+ hours May - September
  • $95.00 3 - 5 hours   $$140.00 5+ hours October - April

Lake Camanche Camping

Lake Camanche has tent and RV camping available year-round at both North and South Shores. RV hook-up sites are provided at South Shore only. Self-contained RV's are welcome at North Shore. Camp site amenities include barbecues, tables, water, hot showers, restrooms and laundry facilities.  Those who enjoy the outdoors but do not necessarily like to "rough it" can rent a cottage or motel unit at Lake Camanche. The quaintly decorated cottages, many with lake view, have kitchens, barbecues, A/C, TV and are available at both North and South shores. South Shore units are available as single rooms only, while North Shore units can be single or adjoining rooms

For more information, you can call (209)  763-5121

Tent Camping
  • $27.50 per night
  • $16.00 per night October - April
  • $145.00 per week


RV Camping (with hookups, South shore only)
  • $43.00 per night
  • $245.00 per week

Second vehicle
  • $10.00 per night
  • $60.00 per week