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Fishing near Moreno Valley, California
Riverside County, population 208,634.
- 5 milesto nearest lake
- 5launches nearby
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Moreno Valley, California
Fishable water a drive from Moreno Valley
The 2020 census counted 208,634 residents in Moreno Valley, Riverside County. The nearest lake entry is Perris Lake, about 5 miles to the south. Lake Perris – Ramp 6 is the closest named ramp, about 4 miles off.
5 milesto Perris Lake
5launches within 15 mi
0piers within 25 mi
8shops within 15 mi
Lakes
Still water near Moreno Valley
- Perris Lake5 miles south, 1,800 acres
- Ford Park Ponds9 miles north
- Lake Evans11 miles northwest, 20 acres
- West Rancho Jurupa Park Pond13 miles west, 3.2 acres
- Yucaipa Lake13 miles northeast
- Seccombe Park Lake14 miles north, 11.5 acres
Catch options on lakes by Moreno Valley
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 5 |
| Black bass | 3 |
| Catfish | 3 |
| Sunfish and crappie | 2 |
Nearby rivers for Moreno Valley
- Santa Ana River12 miles
- Mill Creek, San Bernardino County13 miles
- Bear Creek, San Bernardino County23 miles
- Miller Canyon Creek25 miles
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Where to fish near Moreno Valley, mapped
- Lake Perris – Ramp 6Lake Perris, 4 miles
- Lake Perris – Ramp 5Lake Perris, 4 miles
- Lake Perris – Ramp 7Lake Perris, 4 miles
- Lake Perris Power Cove RampLake Perris, 4 miles
- Lake Perris State Recreation AreaLake Perris, 4 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Moreno Valley.
Flow
River levels near Moreno Valley
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto R A Ramona Expressway Nr Lakeview Ca | 0 cfs, 6.39 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
| Perris Valley Storm Dr A Nuevo Rd Nr Perris Ca | 18 cfs, 10.13 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
| San Timoteo C Nr Loma Linda Ca | 20 cfs, 1.21 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 Moreno Valley anglers
Tackle stores around Moreno Valley
- Sportsman's Warehouse #276sporting goods store, Moreno Valley, 2 miles
- Berinson Fishing Tackle Cobait and tackle shop, Moreno Valley, 2 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #145sporting goods store, Moreno Valley, 3 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #400sporting goods store, Perris, 9 miles
- Whopper Stoppers Custom Fishingbait and tackle shop, Riverside, 9 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #173sporting goods store, Redlands, 10 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #043sporting goods store, Riverside, 11 miles
- Turner's Outdoorsman – Riversidesporting goods store, Riverside, 11 miles
Where to buy a license near Moreno Valley
- Walmart Store #5193department store, 2 miles
- Walmart Store #1899department store, 5 miles
- Lakeside Marketlicense agent, 5 miles
- Walmart Store #1747department store, 8 miles
Stocking
Where CDFW plants trout near Moreno Valley
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Park Ponds | 9 miles | 4 | 2026-01-18 |
| West Rancho Jurupa Park Pond | 13 miles | 8 | 2026-03-01 |
| Yucaipa Lake | 13 miles | 8 | 2026-03-01 |
| Bogart Park Pond | 15 miles | 4 | 2026-01-18 |
| Little Lake, Riverside County | 21 miles | 8 | 2026-03-01 |
| Gregory Lake | 22 miles | 10 | 2026-10-04 |
| Glen Helen Park Lake | 23 miles | 8 | 2026-03-01 |
| Green Valley Lake | 23 miles | 5 | 2026-09-20 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Limits
Bag rules around Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley 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 Moreno Valley
Overnight options near Moreno Valley
- Redlands9 miles
- Perris9 miles
- Riverside11 miles
- Colton11 miles
Moreno Valley on the county pages
- Riverside Countyseat: Riverside
In pictures
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Answers
Near Moreno Valley, answered
Which lake can I fish from Moreno Valley?
Perris Lake, 5 miles south.
Where does a boat go in near Moreno Valley?
Lake Perris – Ramp 6 is closest at 4 miles.
Which public piers stand near Moreno Valley?
Piers are over 25 miles off.
Where does Moreno Valley buy its bait?
The nearest is Sportsman's Warehouse #276.
Do charter boats sail from Moreno Valley?
No listing for Moreno Valley.
Which California county is Moreno Valley part of?
Riverside County, California.
Are there no-take zones near Moreno Valley?
Not within 15 miles.
Which stream lies closest to Moreno Valley?
Santa Ana River, about 12 miles.
Can tourists fish Moreno Valley without a license?
One day $21.09, two days $32.4, for anyone 16 or older.
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