Lake Hemet
Riverside County Trout, Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bullhead
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Lake Hemet Fishing Overview

Water Description

Surrounded by the stunningly beautiful San Jacinto Mountains, Lake Hemet holds a varied fishery for both cold and warm water species. The lake is especially known for its rainbow trout, generously stocked by the CDFW during winter and early spring. Largemouth bass, catfish, and bluegill also inhabit the waters of Lake Hemet. Unlike some nearby lakes, Lake Hemet rarely sees overwhelming crowds, making it a peaceful spot for fishing most of the time. Fishing can often be unpredictable; some days fish just won’t bite, but when they do, both the...

Surrounded by the stunningly beautiful San Jacinto Mountains, Lake Hemet holds a varied fishery for both cold and warm water species. The lake is especially known for its rainbow trout, generously stocked by the CDFW during winter and early spring. Largemouth bass, catfish, and bluegill also inhabit the waters of Lake Hemet.

Unlike some nearby lakes, Lake Hemet rarely sees overwhelming crowds, making it a peaceful spot for fishing most of the time. Fishing can often be unpredictable; some days fish just won’t bite, but when they do, both the action and the size are impressive. The optimal times to fish are during the seasonal transitions, whether from warm to cool or vice versa. Both bass and trout are particularly active during these periods.

For those wishing to extend their visit, camping facilities are available. However, direct water contact is restricted, except within the designated swim zones. Inflatable boats are not permitted, but most boats over 10 feet are. Make sure to familiarize yourself with additional rules and regulations before heading out on your fishing trip.

Species:
Rainbow Trout, Lightning Trout, Largemouth Bass, Bullhead, Channel Catfish, Crappie
Stocked Date:
Trout projected this week - View Schedule
Trophy Fish:
  • Largemouth Bass: 11 lb 8 oz
  • Rainbow Trout: 8 lb 8 oz
Boating / Access:
Open to most boats. 10mph speed limit
Geography:
Surface Area: 420 acres
Surface Elevation: 4,340 ft
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Hot Trout bite
Trout, Bass
64°F Clear

Trout fishing is wide open at Hemet. Shore anglers are scoring consistently with PowerBait and nightcrawlers, while those working spoons, minijigs, or pink trout worms on a dropshot offshore are seeing just as much action. The lake got a major boost from a double plant at the end of April, and the bite has been very good since. Bass are also active...

Trout fishing is wide open at Hemet. Shore anglers are scoring consistently with PowerBait and nightcrawlers, while those working spoons, minijigs, or pink trout worms on a dropshot offshore are seeing just as much action. The lake got a major boost from a double plant at the end of April, and the bite has been very good since.

Bass are also active, with most fish cruising the shallows. Senkos and dropshot rigs with Roboworms are producing, especially around shoreline structure. Both bites should stay strong while water temps hold and the weather stays mild.

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Excellent Rainbow Trout bite
Rainbow Trout
Clear

Hemet Lake got a boost this week with 4,000 pounds of Mt. Lassen rainbow and lightning trout, aiming to fire up a slow trout bite. Anglers using Mice Tails, floating nightcrawlers, and PowerBait are hooking fish in most spots around the lake, as the trout seem to have spread out fast. These Lassen fish are bigger and higher quality than the typical...

Hemet Lake got a boost this week with 4,000 pounds of Mt. Lassen rainbow and lightning trout, aiming to fire up a slow trout bite. Anglers using Mice Tails, floating nightcrawlers, and PowerBait are hooking fish in most spots around the lake, as the trout seem to have spread out fast. These Lassen fish are bigger and higher quality than the typical CDFW stockers, with vibrant pink meat. Many limits are reported, so get there soon!

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Latest Stockings

Projected this week
Trout CDFW
4,000 pounds
Trout Local
Trout CDFW

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Bass are still active at Lake Perris, and after hanging offshore during the slight cold spell, they’ve now pushed up shallow into full-blown spawn mode with water temps...

Three of us out for the day all of us limited out by noon. Believe the lake was stocked on the 27th and there are plenty of nice fish the biggest two and a half pounds today

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