Fishing Lake Perris In Southern CA

AKA: Perris Lake

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Lake Perris, CA

Popular Fish Species Lake Perris, CA

Spotted Bass Fishing

Spotted bass are often found in small schools on steep banks, around rocky or sandy shorelines, points and ledges. They often prefer hanging out in slightly deeper water than largemouths. Here at Lake Perris, they are a favorite of many local anglers, as they are plentiful and put up a good tussle when hooked. Fishing for spotted bass can be good anytime you can locate them. Their diet consists mainly of crayfish and insects, but they also eat small baitfish, small sunfish and small bluegill. Most of the time, spots prefer to stage on steep rocky or gravel banks, and may move up and down the water column throughout the day. When shallow, use topwater or shallow crankbaits around rip rap. When they are deep, use drop-shot worms and jigs. Throughout winter, spend your time on deeper structure with small worms, jigs and spoons. Largemouth bass also reside here in decent numbers.

Lake Perris Popular Fish - Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout Fishing

Fishing for rainbow trout at Lake Perris 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. Annual stocking by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife 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.

Lake Perris Popular Fish - Black Crappie

Black Crappie Fishing

A nice population of black crappie resides in Lake Perris. 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.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, white catfish, black crappie, rainbow trout, bluegill, redear sunfish and striped bass at Lake Perris in California.

The convenience of this great outdoors experience, wrapped by the conveniences of town, makes Lake Perris a favorite of anglers. Whether you have a fancy fishing boat, fish from a kayak, or like to walk the shoreline and fish - it's here with easy access. This is one of the first lakes in California to receive spotted bass from Alabama, and has proven a good fishery for them. Trout, catfish, crappie and sunfish are also popular targets for local anglers.

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Lake Perris Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
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Restaurant: NEARBY

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Lake Perris Launch Area
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Via Del Lago, this is a three, three-lane, concrete ramps with docks and plenty of paved parking.