Lake Oroville Boating

	Lake Oroville Boating Lake Oroville is best explored by boat. Easy access is provided by several launch ramps around the lake shore, and you can rent boats at the Bidwell or Lake Oroville Marinas. On this page you'll also find information about boating at the other Lake Oroville SRA areas, including the Afterbay, Forebay and Diversion Pool. See current lake elevations
Marina/Rentals Boat supplies and rentals are available on the south end of Lake Oroville at Bidwell Marina or on the north end of the lake at the Lake Oroville Marina. You can call Bidwell Marina at 530-589-9175 or the Lake Oroville Marina at 800-255-5561. The Forebay Aquatic Center, located at the North Forebay off Hwy. 70, rents kayaks, canoes, sailboats, paddleboats, and more. They also offer lessons and youth camps. Click here for more info. Launch Ramps There are several multilane boat launches around Lake Oroville:
Bidwell Canyon		7 lanes from 911 to 850 ft 5 lanes from 850 to 802 ft 4 lanes from 802 to 781 ft 2 lanes from 781 to 735 ft 3 lanes from 745 to 680 ft

Loafer Creek		8 lanes from 900 to 800 ft 2 lanes from 800 to 775 ft

Spillway Boat Launch		12 lanes from 900 to 810 ft 8 lanes from 820 to 726 ft 2 lanes from 726 to 695 ft 1 lane gravel from 695 to 685 ft

Lime Saddle		4 lanes from 905 to 800 ft 3 lanes from 800 to 763 ft 2 lanes from 763 to 702 ft

Enterprise		2 lanes from 904 to 820 ft

Car-top Boat Launches
Nelson Bar			Stringtown
Vinton Gulch			Foreman Creek

Boating Restrictions Lake Oroville Two- and four-stroke motors are allowed on Lake Oroville, as are jet skis, sailboats, houseboats, and kayaks. No-wake zones are strictly enforced, as are no-wake speed limits before and after sunset. Thermalito Afterbay Two- and four-stroke motors are allowed on the Thermalito Afterbay, as are jet skis, sailboats, houseboats, and kayaks. No-wake zones are strictly enforced, as are no-wake speed limits before and after sunset. North Forebay Only non-motorized boats are allowed on the North Forebay. South Forebay Motorized boats are allowed on the South Forebay during the following hours: 11:00AM - 7:00PM on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday; 11:00AM - 8:00PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM on Sunday. Diversion Pool Only non-motorized boats are allowed on the Diversion Pool.

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