Guide To Fishing At Lake Camanche In Central CA

AKA: Camanche Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, white catfish, black crappie, white crappie, rainbow trout, brown trout, bluegill, green sunfish, redear sunfish and kokanee salmon at Lake Camanche in California.

Spotted bass are the featured prize here at Lake Camanche, aka Camanche Reservoir. This is a 7,700 acre lake, located in the central part of the state in Amador, Calaveras, and San Joaquin County. The lake boasts nice populations of bass, catfish, crappie, trout, sunfish and salmon.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

There is a daily fee required to fish the lake, available at either Rec Area. Strewn with islands, and boulders, the lake offers excellent cover for predator fish. This is a structure fishing haven. While most fishing is conducted from boats and kayaks, there is sufficient opportunity for shoreline fishing.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Camanche.

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Camanche Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

South Shore Lake Camanche Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats, patio boats and bass boats
209 763-5121

Marinas

North Shore Camanche Marina
Shawnee Ct
Ione, CA 95640
209 763-5166

South Shore Lake Camanche Marina
Pattison Rd
Wallace, CA 95254
209 763-5121

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

North Shore Lake Camanche Marina Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Camanche Road, this is a five-lane, concrete ramp with docks and plenty of paved parking.

South Shore Lake Camanche Marina Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Camanche Road, this is a five-lane, concrete ramp with docks and plenty of paved parking.

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