🐟 What fish can you catch in Lake Elsinore?

Most commonly caught species around Lake Elsinore , CA : Largemouth bass - 30,599 reported catches Channel catfish - 5,297 reported catches Bluegill - 4,225 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,581 reported catches Common carp - 2,397 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lake Elsinore fishing reports?

The latest Lake Elsinore , CA fishing reports are: @tammydesilva-parker reported a nice Surf smelt at San Clemente Pier . @tammydesilva-parker reported a nice Barred surfperch at San Clemente Pier . @Hudsonramseydh reported a nice Rainbow trout . @Hudsonramseydh reported a nice Golden rainbow trout . @Hudsonramseydh reported a nice Golden rainbow trout . .

Fishing in Lake Elsinore, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Lake Elsinore, California?

Anglers in Lake Elsinore , CA recommend these top fishing spots: Perris Reservoir , Canyon Lake , Harveston Lake Park , Lake Elsinore , East Bay .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Lake Elsinore?

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Lake Elsinore , CA . We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro , you will get the following capabilities: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

California, United States

Want trophy-size catches? These Lake Elsinore spots deliver

Scan the QR code to download the app!

Top fish species in Lake Elsinore

Latest Lake Elsinore fishing reports

Surf smelt

San Clemente Pier

length · weight

Barred surfperch

San Clemente Pier

length · weight

Rainbow trout

20 in · 3 lb

Golden rainbow trout

20 in · 3 lb

Golden rainbow trout

14 in · 1 lb

Rainbow trout

17 in · 2 lb

Starry ray

San Clemente Pier

length · weight

California halibut

Dana Point Harbor

8 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Barred sand bass

San Clemente Pier

10 in · 1 lb

More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Scan the QR code to download the app!

Fishing regulations in Lake Elsinore

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching as of . To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Select species

Select...

Loading boundaries...

Download Fishbrain and fish smarter

Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

FAQ about Lake Elsinore fishing

Anglers in Lake Elsinore, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Perris Reservoir, Canyon Lake, Harveston Lake Park, Lake Elsinore, and East Bay.

Most commonly caught species around Lake Elsinore, CA:

Largemouth bass - 30,599 reported catches
Channel catfish - 5,297 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,225 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,581 reported catches
Common carp - 2,397 reported catches

The latest Lake Elsinore, CA fishing reports are:

@tammydesilva-parker reported a nice Surf smelt at San Clemente Pier.
@tammydesilva-parker reported a nice Barred surfperch at San Clemente Pier.
@Hudsonramseydh reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@Hudsonramseydh reported a nice Golden rainbow trout.
@Hudsonramseydh reported a nice Golden rainbow trout.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Lake Elsinore, CA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: