An incredible experience! Dale goes above and beyond to make sure you have a fun time. He is very…read morefriendly, knowledgeable about everything fishing related, and he can take you to several different area lakes depending on the season and the type of fish you want. This works well whether you are a beginner or an expert fisherman. The boat is well maintained and clean. Overall we had a great day on the water and we will definitely return to Dale's Foothill Fishing for our next fishing outing.

The raft guides Gabriel and Bryce were amazing. We felt so blessed to have these guys with so much…read moreexperience. We went on south and middle fork. The food was super delicious and our cabin tent was so comfortable with a river view.

I chose this rafting company because they had 5 star reviews and their website was so flawless and…read morenot confusing in the slightest. Other companies tend to overthink it, but this one was just right. As for the rafting trip, I just want to give Gravy Train (our instructor) a HUGE shoutout. He took very good care of our group, made us laugh so much, kept us in line to ensure our safety, and made our experience an unforgettable one. I highly recommend this trip for the summer. We did the 5 hour trip with lunch and it was excellent. Lunch was perfect. The water felt amazing. It was a perfect day. A big thanks to the staff and especially to Gravy train!

I have enjoyed many rafting trips down the south fork of the American River, but River Runners…read moreprovided a trip for me and my friend that far surpassed any other experience that I've had. We were treated like VIPs! Our trip was relaxing, fun, and worry-free. For our next trip, we are definitely scheduling with River Runners!

Advanced Guide Workshop at River Runners in May 2026. It's a fun opportunity to explore and learn…read moretechnical steep river rafting from experienced career guides. Touching a variety of skills - carving rafts on waves, using different rock features to maneuver, multiple move big wave rapids, balancing vertical rafts. We spent 5 days on the Kaweah with excellent water conditions to learn. Recommended to help push the edge of your guiding comfort zone, with experienced career guides watching.

Just enter Black Miners Bar in your GPS to get to the rental location…read more Parking: $10 California State Parks parking fee. Kayak Rental: $15 per hour. You'll need to complete the liability waiver online before renting. There are two unisex public restrooms nearby. Service: Fast and efficient. No wetsuits are provided. The rental includes only a kayak, paddle, and life jacket. Bring your own water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, swimwear, and water shoes or sandals. Dress expecting to get a little wet. Swimsuits or shorts work well in warm weather, while lightweight layers are better on cooler days. Avoid cotton since it stays wet and can make you feel cold. Rental Policies: Cancellations made within 48 hours of your reservation or no-shows are charged the full rental fee. Rescheduling is allowed between 14 days and 48 hours before your reservation. We paddled from Black Miners Bar to the Folsom Prison water boundary ("the wire") and back. The round trip was about 5 miles and took us around 2 hours at a moderate pace. One nice surprise is that if you return your kayak before your reserved rental time ends, they refund you for the unused time.

From the moment we checked in, the treatment was disappointing. Although I was already at the…read morerental table, I was asked to step aside and redirected to another staff member so the employee could assist the customers behind me. I stepped aside to avoid creating a scene, but the interaction left me feeling that I was not being treated equitably. I do not want to assume intent or bring ethnicity into the situation, but it was difficult not to notice that the customers who were assisted ahead of us were Caucasian, and we were not. Given the rest of the experience, it was hard not to reflect on that. When we prepared to launch, I asked what time we should return the kayak. The staff member told me 12:00 PM, even though it was already 10:18 AM. After I pointed out the time, she corrected it to 12:15 PM. While I did not argue, the lack of attention to detail added to the overall poor service. During our return trip, the paddle suddenly broke while I was simply paddling. I was not near rocks, nor was I hitting anything. My wife and others on the river witnessed the paddle snap unexpectedly. I understand the need to protect equipment, but sometimes gear fails through normal use. When I returned and explained what happened, the staff told me it was fine, so I was surprised to later learn I was charged $80.

***WARNING***DON'T***GET***RIPPED***OFF*** Ok so I'll…read moreStart with What we Purchased and what we wanted and was supposed to receive and did not receive and why I warn you about getting ripped off. We came to Brothers boats because they were one of the few new Crestliner Dealers around and we wanted a new boat for Multi Species fishing vessel because we Fish mostly the Ca Delta for Black Bass, Striper, Sturgeons and Salmon, But predominantly Black Bass because I am a Tournament Angler that focuses on Black Bass and I Fish at least 1-2 Tournaments each month all over California and other States as well. So we decided to go with The Crestliner 1950 Fish Hawk with a Mercury 175 Verado that runs great so far tops out at around 45mph fully loaded wish it was faster so I should of went Bigger on the motor maybe but after all my Add ones for electronics and all that I was already sitting at almost $70K which is already nuts but this was going to be the Last Fishing Boat I would ever own My retirement present to myself, I've never owned anything like it before I was so happy and couldn't wait. And this is where it all goes down hill from here. I wanted all the top of the line Electronics on the market and It all to pair up to my 36v 112 Minnkota Ultrex with the iPilot capabilities so I went with a (Humminbird Helix G3N 12 Mega + Si) at the console and a (Humminbird Helix G3N 12 Mega + DI) at the Bow upfront with the trolling Ultrex Trolling motor that was supposed to also have the built in Mega + transducer & when the boat was all finally finished we noticed tons of issues. (1.) The Humminbird Helix 12 at the console was not Side Imagine not even Down imagine it was a G1N the oldest and the cheapest and only had gps and 2D capabilities even though they charged us almost $3000 for it and a hefty install fee even though it was the wrong one and they only sell for barely $1k even cheaper now. (2.) Same issue with Humminbird at the Bow the gave us an old Gen 1 model with only 2D Capabilities but yet charged us for the most expensive models on the market so they ripped us for over $3000 at least on those alone. (3.) Trolling motor Was also Gen 1 that only had the old 2D transducer & not the new Mega built in transducer like it was supposed to be. (3.) They didnt network all the electronics together with the iPilot system at all even though we were charged for it & had to pay extra on our own and did it myself, again even though this was all in the final price with all my add-ons. (4.) Never installed the new Mercury Smart Craft Vessel View which was supposed to be installed, so we can't see how many hours is on the boat or anything else, so again this is another added expense we will have to do on our own if we want it even though it was added and charged for. (5.) Bluetooth Stereo never worked & even after multiple repairs never fully fixed still shorts out probably because of inexperienced installation job or installer they have. (6.) Wash Down System Never worked. (7.) Large Livewell insulation falling apart before ever used. (8.) Terrible Installation job on just about everything they touched there at Brothers boats wires are all Clumped up and not cleanly hid away. In my own opinion I think these guys don't know much about Fishing boats and maybe they only focus more on recreational Ski boats Tow boats and such but I still wouldn't trust them on those either at this point because as of today they finally took back 1 of the Humminbirds and gave us a G2N DI Mega which is still not the correct one but they obviously knew they messed up and got all the wrong electronics I they upgraded 1 of them but not even to the correct upgrade we originally wanted and paid for and we still have the old model trolling motor and the wrong Humminbird at the bow. I just wanted what we paid for and originally asked for that's it even though they over charged for everything and charged install fees for stuff they never even installed and charged us for the Latest premium top electronics but gave us the oldest cheapest models available. Now I'm not sure if all this happened because they were scamming us from the get go or trying to over charge and take advantage of us, or if it's just because they have Zero to no knowledge about fishing boats and the electronics that go along with them but they even told me personally that they have never installed Humminbird electronics before that the only depth finders and gps sonar units they have ever installed before was Lowrance units which is strange to hear from a Dealer of Aluminum fishing vessels since Humminbird is one of the most popular electronic system on the market. So until my vessel is corrected and fixed how it was supposed to be I will not be promoting this Dealer but the exact opposite and I will be doing my best to detour business and help someone from making the same mistake of getting scammed or ripped off by this Dealer. So do yourself a favor and steer clear.

Took 10 days to get an exaggerated price from them. We got…read moretired of waiting and went to San Diego and cut a deal and ordered a new boat with a different dealer in about 45 minutes from the time we stepped in the door. Finally,,, Brothers eventually responded with a fuzzy, over the edge price. Brothers were $40.000 to $50.000 higher than other dealers and had no clue on the options nor how to set the boat up. Their heart just isn't in it. Brothers wants to sell out of their lot weary and dated, depleted dealer stock. Forget ordering the boat ya want the way ya want it, it'll never happen with Brothers Boats. The boat we wanted is an all new design. The only way to get one is to order one from the factory. Our new cruiser will be delivered in early May at $50.000 cheaper than Brothers wanted.

What a great adventure! The best part of the tour is the small business attitude and vibe. The…read morebestest part was the rafting and swimming! Clayton aka "Lunchbox" was an attentive and knowledgeable guide-soooo friendly and positive to us and the people around us. A perfect day on the water for our family-we will definitely be back!

We reserved an all day class 2-3 whitewater at North Fork of American River. However, when Mike,…read moreour tour guide couldn't find vest for our kiddos, he had to drive to their sister company to borrow them and that wasted 1 hour of our time. Mike was very apologetic and said he will make it up to us. Our adventure ended up being on South Fork of American River, which we had a blast. Lunch consist of sandwiches, fruit, cookies, chips and juice were carefully prepared by Mike and they were delicious. Mike tried to take $60 off of the rate, but we refused because we had a great time and believe everything happens for a reason. My 7 and 11 year old want to whitewater raft every year. We love this family owned business. Trustworthy, fun, friendly, professional, experienced guide and great to do business with.

Rented a pontoon boat that has seen better days. $500 for the day plus $40 for gas. The ladder was…read morebroken so that made getting back in. The launch here is great

January 27, 2026 - El Dorado Hills, CA…read more Not much to recommend unless you have watercraft. We walked along the shoreline, but it was mostly rocky and muddy, and we didn't really see a defined trail. A few people were fishing, there were maybe five boats out on the lake, and a helicopter was practicing water drops, which was interesting but unexpected. Entry fee was $12. Overall, probably better for boaters than for walking or hiking.

great selection and nice people! Not lots of places in Placerville have the brands they do.read more