Last stocked
February 8, 2026
Plants on record
2
Species recorded
1
Elevation
522.5 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at Harry L Englebright Lake?
- Fishing Harry L Englebright Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked February 8, 2026. largemouth bass (Resident warmwater species alongside stocked and kokanee-supported trout fishery), smallmouth bass (Resident warmwater species alongside stocked and kokanee-supported trout fishery), kokanee salmon (Self-sustaining landlocked sockeye population, a signature fishery for the lake), and brown trout (Wild population present alongside stocked rainbow trout), plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
- When is Harry L Englebright Lake stocked?
- Last stocked February 8, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 2025, most often in February and November.
- How do you get on Harry L Englebright Lake?
- Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Smartsville, CA. Facilities include camping and dock. US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Yuba River behind Englebright Dam; boat-in camping only (no road access to most shoreline sites), with a marina offering boat rentals and a launch ramp near the dam.
- Which lakes near Harry L Englebright Lake were stocked more recently?
- Collins Lake (5.7 mi), Scotts Flat Reservoir (17 mi), Rollins Reservoir (18.2 mi), Sly Creek Reservoir (22.6 mi), and Halsey Forebay (23.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Collins Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Scotts Flat Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Rollins Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Sly Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Halsey Forebay is also stocked with Mixed Trout.
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Smartsville, CA
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping, dock
US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Yuba River behind Englebright Dam; boat-in camping only (no road access to most shoreline sites), with a marina offering boat rentals and a launch ramp near the dam.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 23, 2026 , en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 23, 2026 , spk.usace.army.mil, accessed September 23, 2026 , en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 23, 2026 , spk.usace.army.mil, accessed September 23, 2026 , en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 23, 2026 , en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 23, 2026
How Harry L Englebright Lake is stocked
Collins Lake (5.7 mi), Scotts Flat Reservoir (17 mi), Rollins Reservoir (18.2 mi), Sly Creek Reservoir (22.6 mi), and Halsey Forebay (23.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Collins Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Scotts Flat Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Rollins Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Sly Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Halsey Forebay is also stocked with Mixed Trout.
Fish at Harry L Englebright Lake
Fishing Harry L Englebright Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout.
Mixed Trout 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 2
- Last stocked
- February 8, 2026
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2026 | Mixed Trout | – | – | report |
| November 23, 2025 | Mixed Trout | – | – | report |
Species found here
Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.
- largemouth bass : Resident warmwater species alongside stocked and kokanee-supported trout fishery. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 23, 2026)
- smallmouth bass : Resident warmwater species alongside stocked and kokanee-supported trout fishery. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 23, 2026)
- kokanee salmon : Self-sustaining landlocked sockeye population, a signature fishery for the lake. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 23, 2026)
- brown trout : Wild population present alongside stocked rainbow trout. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 23, 2026)
- Rainbow Trout : Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release). (nrm.dfg.ca.gov, accessed September 23, 2026)
Species stocked here
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.