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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