FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• What is the water like?
Clear, cool and wet. Lake level does not drop during the summer, but can vary up and down by as much as 4 feet in 24 hours. The further up lake you go, the cooler the water gets. Water temperature can be warmer in June and July than in August.
• Where are the fish?
You can find fish at the Marina, by the launch ramps, in all the coves, or way up by Rice’s Crossing. But catching fish is probably what you want to know. Personally, we catch some really nice size trout by throwing a worm-baited hook off the back of our houseboat at Buck’s Beach or Rocky Bluff. If they don’ t bite on just the worm we add a rainbow power nugget.
• What is boat-in camping?
The campsites are only accessible by boat. They are available on a first come, first serve basis, We have not run out of available campsites even on the busy weekends. You can not drive to any campsite on Englebright Lake, although we have two RV spaces available for rent.
• How much does it cost to launch?
For more information on boat launch and other fees to the Corps of Engineers Click Here
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• How much is camping and where do I pay?
Get camping Cards from machines at either launch ramp or on the laundry room deck by the telephone at Skippers Cove Marina. A camp card includes your boat launch fee.
For fees and Army Corps rules Click Here
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A Golden Age Pass can be issued at the Corps of Engineers office during the week and entitles the user to half price camping cards.
• When is the store and gas dock open?
The store opens at 8AM seven days a week. Closing time varies between 5PM in the off season to 8PM July and August weekends.
• How do we reserve a houseboat?
Call 530-639-2272 to establish availability of the boat you want. A temporary hold is put on the boat until we receive within the next five days your check for half of the rental fee, which is your reservation fee. Upon receipt of your check, we return your confirmation form. When you pick up the boat the remainder of the rental fee is due with a cash deposit of $250.00. You will pay for the gasoline you use, propane is supplied.
• What do we bring when we rent a houseboat?
A list is enclosed with your confirmation. Briefly you bring your sleeping bag, pillow, towels, bathroom supplies, kitchen supplies, and fun supplies.
• What if I have to cancel a reservation?
The reservation deposit is forfeit unless the boat can be re-rented. If the boat is re-rented, your reservation fee is returned, less a $50.00 cancellation fee.
• Do we have to pay for camping if we have a houseboat?
Yes and no--If you are in a self-contained houseboat and you tie to shore, in the houseboat only areas, no fees are required. If you are in a houseboat and tie up at a campsite, then you will be required to purchase a camp ticket for each night you are at that site. For fees on campsites
Go Here
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• Are PWC’s allowed?
Yes, as long as you follow California boating laws.
• Is water skiing allowed?
Yes, as long as you follow California boating laws. Englebright is a counter clockwise lake, which means you stay to the right. Slow houseboats can travel up or down in the middle of the lake. Skiing is allowed in the lower half of the Lake.