Fishing Canyon Lake In Southern CA

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Canyon Lake, CA

Popular Fish Species Canyon Lake, CA

Canyon Lake Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Canyon Lake is home to multiple bass fishing tournaments. Weekend and tournament anglers find the fishing to be slow at times, yet pretty good at other times. Fishing for bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 4 pounds being caught. Anglers can also catch smallmouth bass, which reside here in decent numbers. Bass often move shallow and become aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.

Canyon Lake Popular Fish - Black Crappie

Black Crappie Fishing

A nice population of black crappie resides in Canyon Lake. Crappie tend to run in schools, and once a school is located, there is a good chance for catching significant numbers. Crappie fishing is easy and requires simple, basic gear. Virtually any fishing pole, reasonably small line and crappie jigs or small hooks baited with live bait, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to maintain. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. Because crappie prefer cover and structure, locate brush and vegetation in appropriate water depths. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.

Canyon Lake Popular Fish - Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout Fishing

Fishing for rainbow trout at Canyon Lake can be effective using worms, salmon eggs, prepared baits, small spinners, spoons, jerkbaits and small crankbaits in vibrant colors to mimic prey. Use the lightest fishing line for the best possible results, based on conditions. An annual stocking program has helped to maintain a good population of rainbow trout. While fishing from a boat is often the preferred method, plenty of trout are caught here by anglers fishing from the bank. Additionally, floating or sinking flies, such as nymphs, streamers, or dry flies, are popular choices for fly anglers targeting rainbow trout. Trolling with lures or flies behind a boat, casting near shoreline structures, or still fishing with bait can all yield success. Adjusting lure size, color, and retrieve speed can enhance chances of enticing these colorful and spirited fish.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, white bass and striped bass at Canyon Lake in California.

Nestled within a gated community, Canyon Lake is a 525 acre waterway, in Riverside County. The lake is home to bass, catfish, crappie, walleye, trout and striped bass. The lake is for use by property owners, and their guests with proper permits. A CA fishing license is required, and all CA fishing regulations apply.

Primary fish species residing in Canyon Lake.

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Canyon Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NEARBY
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

East Port Park Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the far east tip of the lake, off Goetz Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and plenty of paved parking.

Holiday Harbor Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Village Way Drive, this is a multi-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and plenty of paved parking.