Silverwood Lake
San Bernardino County Bass, Trout, Crappie
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6 days ago
Striped Bass
Hot
Largemouth Bass
Excellent
Crappie
Good
Trout
Fair

Silverwood Lake Fishing Overview

Water Description

Silverwood Lake is situated at an elevation of 3,350 feet, covering 1,000 acres with 13 miles of shoreline when full. The lake is set between the San Bernardino National Forest and the high desert. It boasts a diverse population of fish, including a healthy population of trout, largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie and catfish. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife regularly stocks the lake with trout. These trout thrive in the lake's cool water, which is sourced from the California Aqueduct and provides an array of food. Anglers can...

Silverwood Lake is situated at an elevation of 3,350 feet, covering 1,000 acres with 13 miles of shoreline when full. The lake is set between the San Bernardino National Forest and the high desert. It boasts a diverse population of fish, including a healthy population of trout, largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie and catfish.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife regularly stocks the lake with trout. These trout thrive in the lake's cool water, which is sourced from the California Aqueduct and provides an array of food. Anglers can expect quality fishing from late winter through early summer, although the season can delay a month or so with years of heavy snowfall.

Largemouth bass fishing at Silverwood Lake requires a bit of insight into their diet. Predominantly feeding on shad minnows, astute anglers often look for signs of diving birds, signaling potential bass feeding activity below. Additionally, changes in water temperature play a crucial role in determining bass behavior. For instance, as water temperatures climb to the range of 56°F to 63°F around late March, bass tend to venture into shallow zones, particularly the back ends of coves.

When it comes to striped bass and crappie, Silverwood Lake does not disappoint. Anglers have caught stripers in the 30 lb range, and occasionally even larger. Crappie fishing can be so good that sometimes the main dock closes due to crowds trying to catch their limit.

Silverwood Lake has implemented well-designed boating regulations to ensure a pleasant experience for everyone. Key coves enforce a 5 mph speed limit, which helps keep water-skiers and anglers apart. Given the lake's popularity, there's a daily cap on the number of boats allowed, making boat launch reservations highly advised, especially during warmer weekends and holidays.

Species:
Rainbow Trout, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie
Stocked Date:
Trout stocked 1 month ago - View Schedule
Trophy Fish:
  • Largemouth Bass: 17 lb
  • Striped Bass: 55 lb 8 oz - 1996
  • Rainbow Trout: 12 lb 4 oz
  • Channel Catfish: 15 lb
Boating / Access:
Open to all boating - though daily limits are enforced to prevent over-crowding
Geography:
Max Depth: 166 ft
Surface Area: 976 acres
Surface Elevation: 3,355 ft
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Latest Fishing Reports

Hot Striped Bass bite
Trout, Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie
67°F Clear

Silverwood’s striper bite is rolling, especially for night owls working the shore. Jerkbaits and swimbaits, and even cut bait are putting a serious dent in the lineside population, with most fish in the 3–4 pound range. Topwater’s also drawing some violent hits after dark. Boaters are finding similar action during the day, though the fish seem a...

Silverwood’s striper bite is rolling, especially for night owls working the shore. Jerkbaits and swimbaits, and even cut bait are putting a serious dent in the lineside population, with most fish in the 3–4 pound range. Topwater’s also drawing some violent hits after dark. Boaters are finding similar action during the day, though the fish seem a bit smaller on average. Best surface boils are happening near the dam.

Largemouth bass aren’t far behind. Dropshots and Senkos are getting bit, but if you’re hunting for size, stick with jerkbaits... they’re pulling in the better-quality fish. On top of that, the crappie bite is showing some life with solid numbers reported for some.

If you’re after trout, a few stocked rainbows are still showing around Cleghorn on Micetails and PowerBait, but it’s definitely a striper-dominated scene right now.

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Good Trout bite
Trout, Bass, Crappie
56°F Clear

Silverwood has been serving up some decent trout action over the last month. The most recent stock was in early February, so the bite is slowing down a bit, but fish are still there. Campground Cove and Cleghorn Beach have been the most productive spots with spinners, trout magnets, and mini jigs in chartreuse or green. Water temps are hovering...

Silverwood has been serving up some decent trout action over the last month. The most recent stock was in early February, so the bite is slowing down a bit, but fish are still there. Campground Cove and Cleghorn Beach have been the most productive spots with spinners, trout magnets, and mini jigs in chartreuse or green.

Water temps are hovering around 56°F and climbing, bringing a slight uptick in largemouth action, mainly on slowly worked finesse plastics like ned rigs and drop shots. Striper reports have gone quiet. Crappie schools are showing up on sonar, but getting them to commit has been tough.

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Latest Stockings

5,000 pounds - CDWR
Trout Local
5,000 pounds
Trout CA Dept of Water Resources
Trout Local

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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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