Amador, Calaveras, and San Joaquin counties Northern California
Lake Camanche Boating
Boating on Lake Camanche: Marinas, Launch Ramps, Docks, Boat Rentals
Lake Camanche Boating in a Nutshell
- Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Tubing: Lake Camanche has room for it all out in the main body of the lake.
- Personal Watercraft, Patio Boats, Fishing Boats, Pleasure Cruisers:
- Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing - The upper part of the lake is reserved for quieter boating activities.
Lake Camanche Entry Fees
- Car: Oct. - Apr. $7.50, May - Sept. $12, after 3:00 PM on non-holiday weekends $7.50
- Car and Boat: Oct. - Apr. $13.50, May - Sept. $16
- Motor Bike: $7.50 off season, $12 high season, Mini Bus or Van: (10-20 passengers) $18, Bus: (21 or more passengers) $35, Dog: $5
- Fishing Access: $4
- 5-Day and Annual Passes available
- Hours: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Quagga and Zebra Mussel Prevention Program
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) conducts boat inspections prior to launching. This includes both a boat history
and a physical inspection.
See EBMUD Quagga and Zebra Mussel Prevention Program.
Lake Camanche Marinas
North Shore and South Shore
The North Shore Marina is located on Camanche Road off Camanche Parkway North.
The South Shore Marina is on Pattison Road off Camanche Parkway South.
North Shore Marina: (209) 763-5166
South Shore Marina: (209) 763-5915
Website: Lake Camanche Recreation
Marina:
- Launch Ramps 8-lane Ramps, $6.50 Oct. - April; $9 May - Sept.
- Slips: Slips available to rent short term or annually; $22 per day for open slip, $28 - $35 for a covered slip
- Mooring: $14 per night, $80 per week
- Facilities: On-water Fueling docks, Store with bait & tackle, groceries, and camping supplies
- Boat Rentals:
| Boat | Features | Half Day May-Sept. |
Full Day May-Sept. |
Half Day Oct.-Apr. |
Full Day Oct.-Apr. |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Day is 3-5 Hours, a Full Day is more than 5 Hours
Senior and Disabled Discounts: one-half the above rates on non-holiday weekdays only. |
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| Fishing Motorboat | $62 | $85 | $40 | $50 | ||
| Deluxe Fishing Boat | 25 HP | $90 | $115 | $60 | $75 | |
| Patio Boat | Seats 8 | $135 | $200 | $90 | $140 | |
| Patio Boat | Seats 12 | $155 | $240 | $100 | $145 | |
| Deluxe Patio Boat (North Shore Marina) |
Seats 9 | $220 | $270 | NA | NA | |
Safety Equipment Rentals: Life Vest, Ski Vest or Seat Cushion - $3.50 per day + deposit
Boat Towing: $100 per hour (1 hour minimum)
Lake Camanche Boating Regulations
- Hours of Operation: Personal Watercraft may only be operated between sunrise and sunset. All other boats may operate one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
- Speed Limit: Boats must observe a 5 MPH speed limit and create no wake within 200 feet of the shoreline, a fishing dock, marina, swim area, or any floating station
- Above the Narrows: Reduced speed limit in the portion of the lake above the narrows; no waterskiing, wakeboarding, etc. No Personal Watercraft.
- For a complete list of regulations, see
EBMUD Watershed and Recreation Rules and Regulations
Marine Services
Delta Marine Services
401 N. San Jose St., Stockton, CA
(209) 463-0384
Delta Marine Services
Norcal Marine Services
5851 Alder Ave. Suite #A, Sacramento, CA
(916) 922-2622
Norcal Marine Services
Marine Service Center
3761 Recycle Rd., Unit A, Rancho Cordova, CA
(916) 638-7935
Marine Service Center
Larson Marine
1325 W. Fremont St., Stockton, CA
(209) 465-5801
or
11361 Folsom Blvd., Rancho Cordova, CA
(916) 635-8755
Larson Marine
West Marine
1810 Filed Ave. #3, Stockton, CA
(209) 464-2922
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