Fishing near Murrieta, California
Riverside County, population 110,949.
- 8 milesto nearest lake
- 5launches nearby
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Where to fish near Murrieta
Census 2020 put Murrieta (Riverside County) at 110,949 residents. Drive 8 miles east to reach Skinner Reservoir, the closest lake on the CDFW list. Lake Skinner Boat Ramp #2 sits 9 miles away, the nearest named launch.
Nearby lakes for Murrieta
- Skinner Reservoir8 miles east, 791 acres
- Lake Elsinore11 miles northwest, 3,278 acres
- Diamond Valley Lake12 miles northeast, 4,822 acres
- Vail Lake14 miles southeast, 256 acres
- Little Lake, Riverside County19 miles northeast
- Perris Lake20 miles north, 1,800 acres
Fish on the CDFW list near Murrieta
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Black bass | 5 |
| Sunfish and crappie | 5 |
| Catfish | 4 |
| Hatchery trout | 2 |
| Striped bass | 2 |
Creeks in reach of Murrieta
- Trabuco Creek21 miles
- North Fork San Jacinto River28 miles
- Strawberry Creek30 miles
Murrieta fishing map
- Lake Skinner Boat Ramp #2Lake Skinner, 9 miles
- Lake Skinner Marina Boat Ramp #1Lake Skinner, 9 miles
- Lake Elsinore Recreation AreaLake Elsinore, 13 miles
- Lake Elsinore West Marina & RV ParkLake Elsinore, 13 miles
- Diamond Valley Lake BLFDiamond Valley Lake, 14 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Murrieta.
How streams near Murrieta are running
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs C Nr Murrieta Ca | 26 cfs, 4.24 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:45 pm |
| Santa Gertrudis C Nr Temecula Ca | 4 cfs, 2.00 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
| Santa Margarita R Nr Temecula Ca | 132 cfs, 2.84 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Local help for Murrieta
Gear and bait by Murrieta
- Brass & Bassbait and tackle shop, Murrieta, 1 mile
- Sportsman's Warehouse #217sporting goods store, Murrieta, 1 mile
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #185sporting goods store, Murrieta, 1 mile
- Turner's Outdoorsman #21sporting goods store, Temecula, 3 miles
- Blue Water Tackle, 26485 Ynez Rdbait and tackle shop, Temecula, 4 miles
- Phenix Lure and Bait Company Productsbait and tackle shop, Temecula, 4 miles
- Fishermans Marketbait and tackle shop, Temecula, 7 miles
- Canyon Lake Marketmarina, Canyon Lake, 8 miles
CDFW agents close to Murrieta
- Walmart Store #2952department store, 1 mile
- Walmart Store #2708department store, 8 miles
- Walmart Store #2077department store, 9 miles
Recently planted lakes by Murrieta
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skinner Reservoir | 8 miles | 3 | 2026-03-08 |
| Little Lake, Riverside County | 19 miles | 8 | 2026-03-01 |
| Doane Pond | 23 miles | 7 | 2026-10-04 |
| Lake Fulmor | 29 miles | 8 | 2026-10-04 |
| Lake Hemet | 29 miles | 10 | 2026-10-04 |
| Lake Wohlford | 30 miles | 6 | 2026-03-01 |
| West Rancho Jurupa Park Pond | 31 miles | 8 | 2026-03-01 |
| Bogart Park Pond | 31 miles | 4 | 2026-01-18 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Lake limits near Murrieta
Lakes around Murrieta follow the Southern or Colorado River District and the statewide lake limits below.
| 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.
Murrieta area waters in photos
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Photo: Seauton, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photo: Takwish, CC BY-SA 3.0
Fishing from Murrieta: short answers
Which lake sits nearest Murrieta?
Skinner Reservoir, 8 miles east.
Which launch sits nearest Murrieta?
Lake Skinner Boat Ramp #2, 9 miles away.
Which public pier lies closest to Murrieta?
No CDFW pier is close.
Where can I get supplies in Murrieta?
Brass & Bass is the closest listing.
Is a paid guide available in Murrieta?
Try the county page; none list Murrieta.
Which county page covers Murrieta?
Riverside County.
Is fishing restricted off Murrieta?
No protected area nearby.
How far is Murrieta from a river?
Trabuco Creek, 21 miles away.
Can a visitor to Murrieta buy a one or two day license?
Short licenses run $21.09 (1 day) and $32.4 (2 days).
Choose a spot near Murrieta
Every lake, launch and pier above has its own page.