Lake Skinner
Riverside County, CA Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Trout
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Fishing at Lake Skinner

Set in Riverside County's foothill country, Lake Skinner is quite the anglers haven. No physical water contact and max boat speeds of 10mph limit the amount of recreational activity. The result is a tranquil and quiet environment perfectly suited for pursuing Lake Skinner's many fish species. Skinner is known for its very good bass fishing, particularly striped and largemouth bass. From late...

Set in Riverside County's foothill country, Lake Skinner is quite the anglers haven. No physical water contact and max boat speeds of 10mph limit the amount of recreational activity. The result is a tranquil and quiet environment perfectly suited for pursuing Lake Skinner's many fish species.

Skinner is known for its very good bass fishing, particularly striped and largemouth bass. From late spring to early fall, when the temperatures rise, the lake produces both fish bass size and catch quantity. The biggest striped bass pulled out of the lake was over 39 lb, and for largemouth, over 14 lb. So needless to say, trophy size giants lurk in these waters.

Rainbow trout are plentifully stocked in late fall and winter. So if trout is more your style, don't hesitate to throw spinners and powerbait for these stockers.

The lake is kept pristine due to its tight rules and regulations, so make sure to review them before hitting the water.

Species:
Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Black Crappie, White Crappie
Fish Stocking:
Trout stocked 2 months ago - View Schedule
Trophy Fish
  • Largemouth Bass: 14 lb 8 oz
  • Striped Bass: 39 lb 8 oz
  • Catfish: 33 lb
Boating / Access:
Max 10mph. No water contact.
Geography:
Max Depth: 65 ft
Surface Area: 1,200 acres
Surface Elevation: 1,470 ft

Latest Fishing Reports

The striper bite got hot for a couple of weeks in late May/early June, highlighted by an 18+ pounder. But recently, stripers have been much harder to come by. Keep an eye out for bait boils... throw A-rigs, jerkbaits, or any shad imitation lures. Largemouth action is still good, although once again...

The striper bite got hot for a couple of weeks in late May/early June, highlighted by an 18+ pounder. But recently, stripers have been much harder to come by. Keep an eye out for bait boils... throw A-rigs, jerkbaits, or any shad imitation lures.

Largemouth action is still good, although once again, nothing sizable. A lot of smaller fish are being caught on soft plastics and finesse techniques around the shoreline weeds. Big bluegill are showing up... try small worms or crappie jigs.

Bass, Striped Bass, Bluegill

The bite is on fire at Skinner for largemouth, just don't expect to catch anything giant. Anglers are hooking plenty of fish, but anything over 2 pounds has been notable. Finesse has been the ticket. Subtle drop-shot or t-rigged plastics are getting crushed, although the reaction bite has been close...

The bite is on fire at Skinner for largemouth, just don't expect to catch anything giant. Anglers are hooking plenty of fish, but anything over 2 pounds has been notable. Finesse has been the ticket. Subtle drop-shot or t-rigged plastics are getting crushed, although the reaction bite has been close to non-existent. Striper action is slow.

Bass, Striped Bass

Latest Stockings

Trout CDFW
Trout CDFW

Other Nearby Reports

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