Lake Oroville

Lake Oroville

Lake Oroville is located in: Oroville, CA

 

Phone: (530) 538-2200

 

About the Lake:

Lake Oroville is one of the best places to find salmon in California, but the lake is also stocked with numerous other kinds of fish. The lake covers a surface area of 15,000 acres and has a shoreline that is more than 165 miles long. It is a man made lake that was opened in 1967 and has been busy ever since. The boating facilities here are top notch.

 

Boat Launches:

 

Spillway Launch Area

North end of Oroville Dam, off Oro Dam Blvd. on Canyon Dr., Oroville CA 95969

 

Lime Saddle

West Branch of Feather River, 1-1/2 miles off Hwy. 70 on Pentz Rd., Paradise CA 95969

 

Bidwell Canyon

Near the junction of Royal Oaks Dr. and Kelly Ridge Rd., Oroville CA 95966

Marina and store

 

Loafer Creek

Adjacent to Loafer Creek Campground, Forbestown Rd. off Olive Hwy. 162, Oroville CA 95966

 

Nelson Bar (car top launching only)

West Branch of Feather River, 2 mi. off Hwy. 70 on Pentz Rd. Paradise CA 95969

 

Vinton Gulch (car top launching only)

West Branch of Feather River, off Cherokee Rd., Paradise CA 95969

 

Dark Canyon (car top launching only)

North Fork, at end of Dark Canyon Rd., Paradise CA 95969

 

Foreman Creek (car top launching only)

Off Oroville - Quincy Rd., Oroville CA 95966

 

Stringtown Rd. (car top launching only)

South Fork, at end of Stringtown Rd., Oroville CA 95966

 

Is Camping Allowed?

Yes, at the following locations:

 

Bidwell Canyon Campground

Near the junction of Royal Oaks Dr. and Kelly Ridge Rd., Oroville CA 95966

Operated by concessionaire and open all year round

 

Loafer Creek Campground

Forbestown Rd. off Olive Hwy. 162, Oroville CA 95966

 

North Point Boat-In Camp

Located at Bloomer Primitive Area, boat access only

 

Knoll Boat-In Camp

Located at Bloomer Primitive Area, boat access only

 

South Cove Boat-In Camp

Located at Bloomer Primitive Area, boat access only

 

 


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Boating Restrictions:

Lake officials state:

 

night boating is permissible with proper running lights

night time speed limit is 5 mph

5 mph speed limit is in effect within 100 ft. of a swimmer and 200 ft. of any shore

 

What kind of fish can be found in the lake?

Numerous different kinds of bass can be found here as well as trout, salmon and many other varieties of fish.

 

Are there any fishing restrictions?

Yes, lake officials have stated:

 

Trout and salmon: Open season all year. Limit: five trout or salmon in combination.

Black bass: Open season all year. Limit: five. Special fishing restriction: Black Bass may be kept under 12 inches or over 15 inches. black bass 12 - 15 inches must be released.

Catfish: Open season all year. Limit: no limit

Crappie: Open season all year. Limit: twenty - five.

Sturgeon: Open season all year. Limit: one. Minimum size forty - six inches total length

 

Special notes:

Please note that camping onshore is not permitted, unless it is a specific “boat in” camping site.

 

Nearby resorts and marinas:

 

Bidwell Canyon Marina

801 Bidwell Canyon Rd., Oroville, CA 95966, (800) 637-1767

Full service marina

 

Lime Saddle Marina

P.O. Box 1088, Paradise CA 95967 (800) 834-7517 or (530) 877-2414

Off Hwy. 70 on Pentz Rd., Paradise CA 95967

Full service marina.

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