Collins Lake is a Browns Valley Irrigation District lake in the Sierra foothills of Yuba County, about 30 minutes east of Marysville, with 12 miles of shoreline.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats and water toys on Collins Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Collins Lake doesn't allow jet skis, so our Sea-Doos are ready for you at nearby Bullards Bar. Add a captained charter with lessons, or a side-by-side for the foothill trails.
It is best known for big trout, a large lakeside campground and marina, and a summer ski season on open water.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Collins Lake
No truck or trailer needed: your surf boat is ready and waiting at Collins Lake, and jet skis are ready at nearby Bullards Bar.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 10 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Jet ski rentals – Collins Lake doesn't allow jet skis, so your Sea-Doos are ready at nearby Bullards Bar.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Collins Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toys – tubes, lily pads, water trampolines, paddle boards and more to keep the whole group busy.
- ATV & side-by-side rentals – make it a lake-and-trail trip with a Can-Am UTV or ATV.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Collins Lake at a glance
| Location | Yuba County, California |
|---|---|
| Shoreline | About 12 miles |
| Dam | Virginia Ranch Dam |
| Managed by | Browns Valley Irrigation District |
| Ski season | May 15 to September 30 |
| Nearby | Browns Valley, Oregon House |
Best things to do on Collins Lake
- Water skiing – a summer ski season on open water.
- Wakesurfing – calm mornings.
- Trout fishing – known for big trout.
- Camping – lakeside campground and marina.
Where to launch at Collins Lake
- Collins Lake Recreation Area – the launch ramp and marina at the lakeside campground.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Collins Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- The ski season runs May 15 through September 30.
- Book a campsite early for summer weekends.
California boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 13 must wear one whenever a boat 26 feet or shorter is under way, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Towing skiers, wakeboarders and tubers takes a driver plus an observer 12 or older, isn't allowed from sunset to sunrise, and a red or orange ski flag goes up whenever a rider is down in the water.
- Jet skis may not be ridden from sunset to sunrise, the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver, and every boat must slow to 5 mph within 100 feet of swimmers and within 200 feet of swim beaches, swim floats and docks in use.
- Collins Lake doesn't allow personal watercraft (jet skis). Water-skiing and other towed sports are allowed from May 15 through September 30.
Map of Collins Lake
Collins Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Collins Lake?
MasterCraft surf boats, water toys and captained charters with lessons on Collins Lake, plus Sea-Doo jet skis at nearby Bullards Bar and ATVs and side-by-sides for the trails.
Will my boat be at Collins Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your surf boat is ready for you at Collins Lake, so there is nothing to tow, and jet skis are ready at Bullards Bar.
Where is Collins Lake?
In the Yuba County foothills near Browns Valley and Oregon House, about 30 minutes east of Marysville.
Can you jet ski on Collins Lake?
No. Collins Lake doesn't allow personal watercraft, so we set up your Sea-Doo jet skis at nearby Bullards Bar. Our surf boats are ready on Collins Lake.
When can you water-ski on Collins Lake?
From May 15 through September 30.
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