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Forebay Aquatic Center

The Forebay Aquatic Center offers classes, river tours, school and youth programs, summer camp, and special events.

It is the perfect venue for your next private event or party. Boat rentals are open weekends from May 11 through September 2. The Forebay Aquatic Center is a nonprofit organization located in Oroville, CA. We offer a variety non-motorized watercraft as well and equipment for rent to use on the North Thermalito Forebay between the months of May-September as well as host a number of special events

, classes, river tours, and more! In addition, we make a great venue to hold your upcoming event, large or small.

01/27/2025

Today wraps up the the 2025 Snowgoose Festival here in Butte County. It’s been a great weekend to get outdoors and do some birding on any of the multiple fieldtrips offerings. Here are some shots from Saturday’ “Birding the North Forebay by Kayak” fieldtrip. It was a great day to be out on the water. We are already looking forward to next year’s festivities!

01/22/2025

As of today..there are still a few seats available for this unique opportunity for a guided birding expedition on the North Forebay! Sign up before they are gone!

01/02/2025

Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year!

12/25/2024

We hope everyone has a happy holiday season!

11/28/2024

There is so much to be thankful for and one of those things is YOU!

11/11/2024

Thank you Veteran's for your service from all of us at the Forebay Aquatic Center!

11/10/2024

Fall is the perfect time of year for paddling with beautiful scenery, less people, and less wind. Below are a few tips to keep in mind for a safe and enjoyable fall paddling trip.

1. Check the forecast to make sure there is no wind or rain in the forecast as Fall weather can change quickly.

2.Dress in layers with the top layer being wind and water proof, and all layers being made of quick dry materials, as mornings can be cool with warmer afternoons.

3. Plan to paddle earlier in the day and if you think you may paddle into the evening, bring a head or deck light, as the days are getting shorter—it was getting dark at 5:15 yesterday.

4. Bring a friend or go in a group and let someone who is not on the trip know your itinerary and when you expect to be back.

5. Bring enough food and water

6. Don’t forget your sun protection. Even though the temps can be cooler, the sun will still be out.

7. Paddle a route that matches your ability level

8. Don‘t forget your PDF—aka lifejacket

If you have any other tips we may have missed, we’d love for you to share them!

11/09/2024

The fall migration has begun and the Forebay is right on the Pacific Flyway, making it a great place to bird! If you are interested in viewing and learning about some of our winged residents and visitors stay tuned as we have some paddle birding tours coming up soon!

11/08/2024

Here, one of our volunteers, Gail, teaches a class of 5th graders about the Chinook Salmon that they will see spawning as they kayak the Feather River. Happy STEM Day!

10/31/2024

Have a happy and safe Halloween from all of us at the Forebay Aquatic Center!

10/28/2024

Here are some shots from Saturday’s Salmon Spawning Tours. They just keep getting better and better throughout the season. All of our regular trips are pretty full. You can always check for cancellations. However we also schedule private trips and tours for groups. If you are interested in scheduling one or would like more information you can check our website at forebayaquaticcenter.com or message us here.

10/26/2024

Our Salmon Fieldtrip aren’t just about salmon. One of the highlights of our salmon field trips is the kids getting to paddle across the Feather River as a team on our giant paddle board, The Beast. There they get to check out the Nature Center and learn about local history, geology, wildlife and more!

10/19/2024

Last night was our last Full Moon Paddle of the year, under the Hunter Super Moon!

10/12/2024

Today’s Salmon Tour saw a lot of salmon..a large flock of Mergansers.. migrating turkey vultures.. and even some rain!

10/08/2024

For the first time in more than a century, salmon are swimming freely along the Klamath River and its tributaries near the California-Oregon line. That development comes just days after

10/05/2024

Today we guided a Chico State Ollie Salmon Tour down the Feather River. Really great people and a really great day!

10/03/2024

The 2024 salmon field trip season is off to a great start, day one we hosted a group of grade schoolers from Plumas Co. They learned all about the salmon and their lifecycle, toured the hatchery, learned kayaking skills, boater safety, and how to paddle our giant SUP as a team!

09/28/2024

Getting ready to head out for a day of Salmon tours on the Feather River for the Oroville Salmon Festival!

Address

930 Garden Drive
Oroville, CA
95965

Opening Hours

Saturday	10am - 8pm
Sunday	10am - 8pm

Telephone

+15307747934

Website

http://www.forebayaquaticcenter.com/

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There are still a few seats available for tomorrow's Full Moon Paddle! Don't miss your opportunity to explore the Forebay by kayak or paddleboard under the twinkling stars! Reserve your spot NOW at www.forebayaquaticcenter.com #harvestmoon #lunareclipse #supermoon #kayaklife #sup

The Salmon Have Arrived!

Experience the Fall Chinook Salmon Run Up Close and Personal from the Cockpit of a Kayak as you Paddle Down the Feather River. #chinooksalmon #kayaktours #orovilleca

For our final Summer OLLI class, we paddled from the put in up and down Pine Creek, up a little and then down the Sacramento River to Chico Creek, then up to the takeout. Lots of wildlife and a great group of OLLI members! Looking forward to the Fall! We offer a number of classes and trips through Chico State OLLI, for people 50 and over. You can check out their other offerings on their website!

There are still seats available for the 2024 Snowgoose Festival’s birding by kayak field trips. Find out more here: https://snowgoosefestival.org/events/field_trips.php #snowgoosefestival #paddlebirding

We still have some seats available for our 9:30 am Salmon Tour on October 28th, where you can experience the Fall Chinook Salmon Run up close from the cockpit of a kayak. This adventure is suitable for all abilities. To reserve your spot visit: www.forebayaquaticcenter.com

Looking for something unique and fun to do this Saturday? You’re in luck! We have 4 spots left for this Saturday’s Salmon tours where you wil enjoy a leisurely paddle from the Feather River Fish Hatchery to Riverbend Park while viewing and learning about the Chinook Salmon on their Fall Run up the Feather River to spawn. For more info and tickets visit our website: forebayaquaticcenter.com/salmontours #forebayaquaticcenter

First Full Moon Paddle of the year is in the books. If you missed this unique opportunity to enjoy the Forebay by the light of the Sturgeon Supermoon you still have the opportunity to sign up for one of the three remaining Full Moon Paddles at: https://www.forebayaquaticcenter.com/moonlight-paddles🚣🌝

We will be closed the rest of today due to high winds out on the Forebay. Sorry for the inconvenience but we hope to see you again soon!

Summer Camp Spots for our Youth Summer Aquatic Camp are going fast! We will be hosting 8 Week long sessions starting between June 12 and Aug 7. Ages 7-14 For more information or to find out how to register please visit https://www.forebayaquaticcenter.com/summercamps

Less than 2 weeks until the 2023 rental season begins! Join us Saturdays and Sundays, starting May 6th at 10am! We are so excited to see you again this summer!

Today is Father's Day! Come Celebrate Dad with a fun day on the water! All Dad's will get a 1 hour boat rental on us! (some exclusions apply) For more information visit Forebayaquaticcenter.com

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The Feather River Center

The FRC, operating the Forebay Aquatic Center, is a nonprofit organization located in northern California. We exist as a collaborative effort with the Table Mountain Rowing Club, Butte Sailing Club, CSU Chico Rowing Club, and California Department of Parks & Recreation and its Division of Boating & Waterways.

We are currently working with DWR and State Parks and the Supplemental Benefits Fund to begin development on more recreational and educational offerings for YOU and to contribute to economic development and tourism, especially in Oroville. We are an integral part of the Feather River Conceptual Plan, developed as part of the Oroville Dam relicensing project and designed to guide development under the aegis of DWR, FERC, and the City of Oroville.

How can you help? Go to our webpage, www.featherrivercenter.org, and DONATE! We are a 501c3 non-profit and every penny helps us deliver programs to children, adults, and families, businesses and schools. Check out the map of our plans on our website. Or contact Tony at for a personal contact.