Migration 
 Canadian geese are seen heading south in late Fall over Silver Lake.
Canadian geese are seen heading south in late Fall over Silver Lake. Photo: Wayde Carroll

Englebright Lake:

This is a year-round facility in a foothill canyon setting with oaks and low-elevation pines. Boat-access camping or houseboats are the norm.

70,000 Acre Feet, elevation 527’.

Boating: All craft allowed, but upper half of Englebright (near the end of the lake above the South Yuba River inlet) is a no skiing/towing area with 5 miles per hour limit. Marina and 2 boat ramps available. A great lake for miles of flat water paddling, especially in the upper half of the lake and during winter when power boating is at a low volume.

Fishing: California Department of Fish & Game plant rainbows and browns in the spring, which offers the best time for trout fishing. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass and pan fish are commonly caught.

Camping& Picnicking: 16 boat-in campgrounds totaling 95 campsites, all with vault toilets, plus tables and fire rings available. Drinking water: available at boat ramps; otherwise bring your own or purify lake water. This is a no fee area and no reservations accepted. Pleasant picnic site at Narrows Day Use Area west of the marina and next to the dam

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