Lake Perris near Lakeview: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake Perris sits within Riverside County in California. What surrounds it is scrub and brush. The water covers around 3.2 sq miles, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. Some 9.0 miles of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. It ranks high for size among our Riverside County listings. Lakeview is the closest town at 3.5 miles. Moreno Valley is the closest city, 6.2 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake Perris

  Recorded depth comes to 100 ft. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include largemouth bass, bluegill, Alabama bass, spotted bass and black crappie. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. Fish Lake Perris to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 52°F and August at about 78°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The water stays warm and open throughout. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lake Perris.

• Tackle & Baits

  The ground here is public, which usually keeps access simple. Being dammed, it draws down in some seasons and fills in others. There is a mapped slipway roughly 0.9 miles away. There is a marina half a mile away for anyone bringing a boat. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. Picnic facilities are recorded some half a mile out. Public toilets are recorded roughly 0.9 miles off. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Ask locally about Lake Perris if anything is unclear.