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Lake Elsinore is a popular fishing destination in California, known for its abundant populations of largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, and crappie. The lake is surrounded by parks, hiking trails, and campgrounds, making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Fishing tips include using plastic worms for bass and nightcrawlers for catfish. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall, where average temperatures range from 60-80°F. Visitors can also enjoy water sports, such as kayaking and paddleboarding, or visit nearby wineries and casinos.
FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE
It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.
FISH SPECIES
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Largemouth Bass
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Smallmouth Bass
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Striped Bass
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Bluegill
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Black Bullhead
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Brown Bullhead
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Channel Catfish
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Black Crappie
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American Shad
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Green Sunfish
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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MOJAVE R A LO NARROWS NR VICTORVILLE CA
2024-12-25T01:45:00.000-08:00 |
11cfs | 7.71ft | 2654ft |
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DEEP C NR HESPERIA CA
2024-12-25T00:00:00.000-08:00 |
7cfs | 1.84ft | 3021ft |
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BLACK WHEEL C DIV NR BANNING CA
2017-10-25T13:00:00.000-07:00 |
0cfs | 0.48ft | 7149ft |
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BIG ROCK C NR VALYERMO CA
2024-12-25T00:15:00.000-08:00 |
6cfs | 2.34ft | 4069ft |
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SAN ANTONIO C A RIVERSIDE DR NR CHINO CA
2024-12-25T00:00:00.000-08:00 |
0cfs | 1.07ft | 722ft |
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SAN TIMOTEO C NR LOMA LINDA CA
2024-12-25T00:00:00.000-08:00 |
154cfs | 1.6ft | 1034ft |
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WF MOJAVE R AB MOJAVE R FORKS RES NR HESPERIA CA
2024-12-25T01:30:00.000-08:00 |
10cfs | 0.53ft | 3031ft |
Nearby Camping
| Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| Kumeyaay Lake Campground - Mission Trails Park | |||
| Green Valley - Cuyamaca Rancho State Park | |||
| Silver Strand State Beach Dispersed | |||
| Lake Jennings | |||
| Fiddlers Cove RV Military - Coronado NB | |||
| Corral Canyon |
