Collins
Lake lies east of Marysville at an elevation
of 1,200 feet in Yuba County. It is nestled
amid the rolling foothills of California’s
Gold Country. This man-made lake has become
a popular paddling and camping destination
with more than 12-miles of shoreline to
explore. Outdoor enthusiasts of all types
flock to Collins Lake every year for
outstanding scenery and recreational
activities. It is a superb spot to enjoy time
out on the water.
The area has become a hotspot for outdoor
activities like kayaking and canoeing as
well as paddle boarding. Collins Lake has a
variety of exceptionally beautiful coves to
explore in the upper northern section. There
are designated fishing and waterskiing zones
and restricted times of the year when
waterskiing is allowed.
The main activities at Collins Lake are
fishing and waterskiing. Collins Lake has a
reputation for its trophy-size trout and it
also holds an abundance of bass catfish,
bluegill, and crappie, which may be one of
the reasons why, on the weekends in
the
summer, it is extremely crowded. In the
spring, fishing for trout provides the best
action, and in the beginning in the early
summer, bass fishing is good.
Map of Collins Lake
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