Lake Norconian near Norco: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Lake Norconian in the Riverside County part of California. Tidal water begins 29 miles from here. With some 49 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our California listings. The nearest town is Norco, 1.4 miles away. For a city, Corona is 3.1 miles off. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Lake Norconian

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Public wildlife records from this area list common carp, green sunfish, santa ana sucker, largemouth bass and black bullhead. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. On Lake Norconian the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 77°F for August and 54°F for December. The year runs unbroken and warm. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. At Lake Norconian the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Temescal Wash at 2.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Lake Norconian are worth checking on the day.