Perris Lake Fishing
Riverside County, CDFW Inland Deserts Region, 1,800 acres.
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- 1,800acres
- 1,563 ftelevation
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Perris Lake from an angler’s seat
The lake called Perris Lake lies in Riverside County and falls in the CDFW Inland Deserts Region. At 1,800 acres, that is the size CDFW publishes. Expect thin air at 1,563 feet if you drive up. About 5 miles separate it from Moreno Valley, the nearest town. Storage capacity behind Perris Dam (none) is 131,452 acre-feet.
CDFW notes black bass, catfish, sunfish and crappie and hatchery trout here. Launch records list 6 mapped launches for the lake, 6 of them named. Stocking stopped showing after 2019 on the CDFW entry. You will find fuel, per the Fishing Guide.
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“This lake is located in the Lake Perris State Recreation Area, which features an open, desert-like parkland.”
“Marina, bait & tackle, store, propane, resort and RV sites with hookups.”
Quoted from the CDFW Fishing Guide entry for Perris Lake (source). Checked October 2026.
Where boats go in on Perris Lake
- Lake Perris (Sail Cove)boat launch
- Lake Perris – Ramp 5boat launch, California Department of Parks and Recreation
- Lake Perris – Ramp 6boat launch, California Department of Parks and Recreation
- Lake Perris – Ramp 7boat launch, California Department of Parks and Recreation
- Lake Perris Power Cove Rampboat launch, restrooms, California Department of Parks and Recreation
- Lake Perris State Recreation Area20 lanes, 8 trailer spaces, restrooms
Where to put in near Perris Lake
- Diamond Valley Lake BLFDiamond Valley Lake, 14 miles southeast
Who runs the ramps at Perris Lake: California Department of Parks and Recreation (4).
DBW Boating Facilities, USFS recreation sites and OpenStreetMap slipways, checked October 2026.
Storage and elevation at Perris Lake
CDEC station PRR, reading for Oct 11, 2026 1:00 am Pacific. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026 6:32 pm ET. Station page with the chart.
Perris Lake species list
CDFW Fishing Guide species flags; CDFW publishes no fuller species list for most waters.
What you may keep at Perris Lake
Perris Lake follows the default lake rules shown here.
| Species | Daily bag | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black bass | 5 a day | 12 in minimum | All year |
| Trout | 5 a day | none | All year |
| Striped bass | 2 a day | 18 in minimum | All year except closures in special regulations |
| Sunfish and crappie | 25 a day | none | All year, except closures under district or special regulations |
| Catfish | no limit | none | All year, except closures under special regulations |
| Kokanee and inland salmon | 5 a day | none | All year |
CDFW places Perris Lake in the Southern or Colorado River District.
CDFW 2026 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026. All California limits.
Neighbor lakes compared with Perris Lake
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation (ft) | Launches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perris Lake | 1,800 | 1,563 | 6 | |
| Ford Park Ponds | 13 miles north | 0 | ||
| Diamond Valley Lake | 15 miles southeast | 4,822 | 1,543 | 1 |
| Lake Evans | 15 miles northwest | 20 | 852 | 0 |
| Bogart Park Pond | 15 miles northeast | 0 | ||
| Yucaipa Lake | 16 miles northeast | 2,200 | 0 |
The ground around Perris Lake
More still water near Perris Lake
- Ford Park Ponds13 miles north
- Diamond Valley Lake15 miles southeast
- Lake Evans15 miles northwest
- Bogart Park Pond15 miles northeast
- Yucaipa Lake16 miles northeast
Where to stock up near Perris Lake
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #400sporting goods store, Perris, 5 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse #276sporting goods store, Moreno Valley, 6 miles
- Berinson Fishing Tackle Cobait and tackle shop, Moreno Valley, 7 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #145sporting goods store, Moreno Valley, 7 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #209sporting goods store, Hemet, 12 miles
- Last Chance Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Hemet, 13 miles
License counters by Perris Lake
- Lakeside Marketlicense agent, 3 miles
- Walmart Store #1747department store, 5 miles
- Walmart Store #5193department store, 5 miles
Towns ringing Perris Lake
- Moreno Valley5 miles
- Perris5 miles
- San Jacinto11 miles
Counties holding Perris Lake
- Riverside Countyseat: Riverside
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The fish of Perris Lake
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Things to know before Perris Lake
Where does Perris Lake lie in California?
In Riverside County, about 5 miles from Moreno Valley.
How large is Perris Lake on the CDFW entry?
The published figure is 1,800 acres.
Is Perris Lake open to trailered boats?
6 launches are mapped, starting with Lake Perris State Recreation Area.
What can I catch at Perris Lake?
Expect black bass, catfish, sunfish and crappie and hatchery trout.
Are fish planted in Perris Lake?
No current plants are on record.
Do statewide limits apply at Perris Lake?
The default lake limits cover it.
Is Perris Lake open to anglers with no California license?
A California sport fishing license from age 16; resident annual is $64.54.
What is the water level at Perris Lake?
Check the CDEC reading on this page.
Is bait sold near Perris Lake?
Big 5 Sporting Goods #400 is closest, about 5 miles away.
Head up to Perris Lake
The license page lists every California limit.