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Fishing near Menifee, California
Riverside County, population 102,527.
- 9 milesto nearest lake
- 10launches nearby
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Menifee, California
Fishable water a drive from Menifee
The 2020 census counted 102,527 residents in Menifee, Riverside County. The nearest lake entry is Diamond Valley Lake, about 9 miles to the east. Diamond Valley Lake BLF is the closest named ramp, about 10 miles off.
9 milesto Diamond Valley Lake
10launches within 15 mi
0piers within 25 mi
8shops within 15 mi
Lakes
Still water near Menifee
- Diamond Valley Lake9 miles east, 4,822 acres
- Lake Elsinore10 miles west, 3,278 acres
- Skinner Reservoir10 miles southeast, 791 acres
- Perris Lake12 miles north, 1,800 acres
- Little Lake, Riverside County16 miles east
- Vail Lake19 miles southeast, 256 acres
Catch options on lakes by Menifee
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Black bass | 5 |
| Sunfish and crappie | 5 |
| Catfish | 4 |
| Hatchery trout | 2 |
| Striped bass | 2 |
Nearby rivers for Menifee
- Trabuco Creek21 miles
- Santa Ana River24 miles
- North Fork San Jacinto River25 miles
- Strawberry Creek27 miles
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Where to fish near Menifee, mapped
- Diamond Valley Lake BLFDiamond Valley Lake, 10 miles
- Lake Skinner Marina Boat Ramp #1Lake Skinner, 11 miles
- Lake Elsinore Recreation AreaLake Elsinore, 11 miles
- Lake Skinner Boat Ramp #2Lake Skinner, 11 miles
- Lake Elsinore West Marina & RV ParkLake Elsinore, 11 miles
- Lake Perris State Recreation AreaLake Perris, 12 miles
- Lake Perris – Ramp 5Lake Perris, 12 miles
- Lake Perris – Ramp 6Lake Perris, 12 miles
- Lake Perris – Ramp 7Lake Perris, 12 miles
- Lake Perris Power Cove RampLake Perris, 13 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Menifee.
Flow
River levels near Menifee
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Salt C A Murrieta Rd Nr Sun City Ca | 49 cfs, 7.80 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:15 pm |
| San Jacinto R Nr Sun City Ca | 195 cfs, 10.75 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:45 pm |
| San Jacinto R Nr Elsinore Ca | 2 cfs, 3.04 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Local help
Supplies for Menifee anglers
Tackle stores around Menifee
- Canyon Lake Marketmarina, Canyon Lake, 4 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #400sporting goods store, Perris, 8 miles
- Brass & Bassbait and tackle shop, Murrieta, 9 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #369sporting goods store, Lake Elsinore, 9 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse #217sporting goods store, Murrieta, 9 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #185sporting goods store, Murrieta, 9 miles
- Diamond Valley Marinamarina, Hemet, 10 miles
- Last Chance Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Hemet, 11 miles
Where to buy a license near Menifee
- Walmart Store #2077department store, 7 miles
- Walmart Store #1747department store, 8 miles
- Lakeshore Liquorlicense agent, 9 miles
- Walmart Store #2952department store, 9 miles
Stocking
Where CDFW plants trout near Menifee
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skinner Reservoir | 10 miles | 3 | 2026-03-08 |
| Little Lake, Riverside County | 16 miles | 8 | 2026-03-01 |
| Bogart Park Pond | 24 miles | 4 | 2026-01-18 |
| West Rancho Jurupa Park Pond | 24 miles | 8 | 2026-03-01 |
| Ford Park Ponds | 24 miles | 4 | 2026-01-18 |
| Lake Fulmor | 25 miles | 8 | 2026-10-04 |
| Yucaipa Lake | 27 miles | 8 | 2026-03-01 |
| Lake Hemet | 28 miles | 10 | 2026-10-04 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Limits
Bag rules around Menifee
Menifee anglers fish under the Southern or Colorado River District rules inland.
| 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 2026 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations.
Nearby
Beyond Menifee
Overnight options near Menifee
- Perris7 miles
- Murrieta8 miles
- Lake Elsinore9 miles
- Hemet11 miles
Menifee on the county pages
- Riverside Countyseat: Riverside
In pictures
Pictures taken near Menifee
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Answers
Near Menifee, answered
Which lake can I fish from Menifee?
Diamond Valley Lake, 9 miles east.
Where does a boat go in near Menifee?
Diamond Valley Lake BLF is closest at 10 miles.
Which public piers stand near Menifee?
Piers are over 25 miles off.
Where does Menifee buy its bait?
The nearest is Canyon Lake Market.
Do charter boats sail from Menifee?
No listing for Menifee.
Which California county is Menifee part of?
Riverside County, California.
Are there no-take zones near Menifee?
Not within 15 miles.
Which stream lies closest to Menifee?
Trabuco Creek, about 21 miles.
Can tourists fish Menifee without a license?
One day $21.09, two days $32.4, for anyone 16 or older.