Fishing near Riverside, California
Riverside County, population 314,998.
- 3 milesto nearest lake
- 5launches nearby
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Where to fish near Riverside
Census 2020 put Riverside (Riverside County) at 314,998 residents. Drive 3 miles northwest to reach West Rancho Jurupa Park Pond, the closest lake on the CDFW list. Lake Perris State Recreation Area sits 12 miles away, the nearest named launch.
Nearby lakes for Riverside
- West Rancho Jurupa Park Pond3 miles northwest, 3.2 acres
- Lake Evans4 miles north, 20 acres
- Seccombe Park Lake13 miles northeast, 11.5 acres
- Perris Lake14 miles southeast, 1,800 acres
- Cucamonga Guasti Park Lake15 miles northwest, 10 acres
- Prado Park Lake15 miles west, 59.2 acres
Fish on the CDFW list near Riverside
| Species | Nearby lakes flagged |
|---|---|
| Hatchery trout | 6 |
| Black bass | 4 |
| Catfish | 4 |
| Sunfish and crappie | 1 |
Creeks in reach of Riverside
- Santa Ana River3 miles
- Trabuco Creek20 miles
- Mill Creek, San Bernardino County21 miles
- Middle Fork Lytle Creek23 miles
Riverside fishing map
- Lake Perris State Recreation AreaLake Perris, 12 miles
- Lake Perris – Ramp 5Lake Perris, 13 miles
- Lake Perris – Ramp 6Lake Perris, 13 miles
- Lake Perris – Ramp 7Lake Perris, 13 miles
- Lake Perris Power Cove RampLake Perris, 14 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Riverside.
How streams near Riverside are running
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana R A Mwd Crossing Ca | 313 cfs, 5.13 ft gage height | Oct 12 6:00 pm |
| Santa Ana R A E St Nr San Bernardino Ca | 51 cfs, 3.16 ft gage height | Oct 12 6:00 pm |
| Temescal C Ab Main St A Corona Ca | 5 cfs, 2.19 ft gage height | Oct 12 6:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 6:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Local help for Riverside
Gear and bait by Riverside
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #043sporting goods store, Riverside, 1 mile
- Whopper Stoppers Custom Fishingbait and tackle shop, Riverside, 3 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #111sporting goods store, Riverside, 4 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #493sporting goods store, Jurupa Valley, 5 miles
- Turner's Outdoorsman – Riversidesporting goods store, Riverside, 5 miles
- Turner's Outdoorsman #07sporting goods store, Corona, 8 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #190sporting goods store, Corona, 8 miles
- Big 5 Sporting Goods #145sporting goods store, Moreno Valley, 8 miles
CDFW agents close to Riverside
- Gopher Hole Storelicense agent, 3 miles
- Walmart Store #2028department store, 4 miles
- Walmart Store #1899department store, 6 miles
- Walmart Store #1912department store, 8 miles
Recently planted lakes by Riverside
| Lake | Distance | Plant weeks | Last plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Rancho Jurupa Park Pond | 3 miles | 8 | 2026-03-01 |
| Cucamonga Guasti Park Lake | 15 miles | 8 | 2026-03-01 |
| Prado Park Lake | 15 miles | 6 | 2026-03-01 |
| Ford Park Ponds | 15 miles | 4 | 2026-01-18 |
| Glen Helen Park Lake | 19 miles | 8 | 2026-03-01 |
| Yucaipa Lake | 22 miles | 8 | 2026-03-01 |
| Gregory Lake | 22 miles | 10 | 2026-10-04 |
| Bogart Park Pond | 25 miles | 4 | 2026-01-18 |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule, last 52 weeks.
Lake limits near Riverside
Lakes around Riverside 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.
Past Riverside
Places to base near Riverside
- Jurupa Valley6 miles
- Lake Mathews8 miles
- Colton9 miles
- Moreno Valley11 miles
Riverside county by county
- Riverside Countyseat: Riverside
Riverside area waters in photos
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Fishing from Riverside: short answers
Which lake sits nearest Riverside?
West Rancho Jurupa Park Pond, 3 miles northwest.
Which launch sits nearest Riverside?
Lake Perris State Recreation Area, 12 miles away.
Which public pier lies closest to Riverside?
No CDFW pier is close.
Where can I get supplies in Riverside?
Big 5 Sporting Goods #043 is the closest listing.
Is a paid guide available in Riverside?
Try the county page; none list Riverside.
Which county page covers Riverside?
Riverside County.
Is fishing restricted off Riverside?
No protected area nearby.
How far is Riverside from a river?
Santa Ana River, 3 miles away.
Can a visitor to Riverside buy a one or two day license?
Short licenses run $21.09 (1 day) and $32.4 (2 days).
Choose a spot near Riverside
Every lake, launch and pier above has its own page.