Northern California's Premiere Fishing Lakes

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News From The Lakes:

Los Vaqueros: Derby Winners

Thanks to everyone who came out on Saturday, April 21st, to help us celebrate our Grand Reopening. We hope you had as much fun as we did! Congratulations to all the winners! Remember, there are still a lot of tagged fish in the reservoir and tagged fish can be redeemed for prizes until April 30th! Derby results are posted here.

Fish Plants

Lake Camanche

Mt Lassen Trout delivered 600 lbs to the North shore ramp and 600 lbs to the South shore ramp on Monday, May 13th. Mt. Lassen has planted 23,600 lbs of trout at the lake in 2013.

Lake Chabot

Mt Lassen Trout delivered 600 lbs to the North shore ramp and 600 lbs to the South shore ramp on Monday, May 13th. Mt. Lassen has planted 23,600 lbs of trout at the lake in 2013.

Los Vaqueros

1000 lbs of Trout from the Mt. Lassen Fish Hatchery were planted on Tuesday 4-30 and Fish and Wildlife planted 2000 lbs of trout on May 3rd. We planted another 1000 lbs of trout from Mt. Lassen on Monday 5-13. Water conditions permitting we plan to plant trout again the week of May 20.

Camanche’s Lakeside Hall Available for Rent

Camanche’s Lakeside Hall, located at South Shore, is available for rent for your next party or group outing. The Hall features multiple rooms, a deck overlooking the lake, and a complete kitchen. Catering options are available.

To book your next event with us, please call
(209) 763-5121.

Camanche's Gift Certificates

Camanche's gift certificates can be purchased on location at the gates and stores, or over the phone by calling (209) 763-5121. They are good on any of our products including camping, cabins, boat rentals, annual passes, and more!  

Please Note: Gift certificates have no cash value & cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Gift certificates not valid on annual fishing permits.

Amador County Lodging Tax Increase

Dear guests, the Amador County lodging tax will increase from 6% to 10%, effective December 1st, 2012. We apologize for the inconvenience.

— The Administration of Lake Camanche Recreation