Fishing at Harry L. Englebright Lake, Nevada County, California

• Overview

  Harry L. Englebright Lake lies in Nevada County, in California. Height above sea level is 568 feet. It measures some 507 acres, and wind has room to build across it. You have roughly 17 miles of edge to choose from, which rewards a scouting trip. It ranks high for size among our Nevada County listings. Lake Wildwood sits 3.7 miles from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Roseville is 34 miles off. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Harry L. Englebright Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Fish documented in Nevada County include brook trout, rainbow trout and tahoe sucker. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Harry L. Englebright Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 79°F; by January the average is down near 46°F. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. That is the shape of the year on Harry L. Englebright Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Skippers Cove Marina sits half a mile away and handles boats. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Negro Creek is 3 miles distant. For Harry L. Englebright Lake in particular, ask before you travel.