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Englebright Lake

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California, United States

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Spotted bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Englebright Lake is a lake located in Nevada County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with Yuba County, California. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Smallmouth bass, and Sacramento pikeminnow.

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39°18′48″N 121°03′0.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Englebright Lake, CA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Englebright Lake fishing

📍 Where is Englebright Lake located?
Englebright Lake is a lake located in Nevada County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with Yuba County, California. Its coordinates are:
39°18′48″N 121°03′0.7″W
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🎣 Where on Englebright Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Englebright Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Englebright Lake?
The most common species in Englebright Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Englebright Lake fishing reports?
The latest Englebright Lake fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Englebright Lake right now?
According to fishing regulations at Englebright Lake, some of the species in season this June include: Chinook salmon, Lingcod, Pacific halibut, Cabezon, and Copper rockfish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Englebright Lake?

Fishing in California requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include daily, annual, or combination licenses for residents and non-residents, purchasable online or at sporting goods stores.

In California, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. There is no universal senior exemption. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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