SUMMARY
Lake Evans is a popular fishing spot located in Riverside, California. It is home to a variety of fish species, including catfish, bluegill, crappie, and bass. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and picnicking. Anglers are advised to use live bait, lures, or worms as bait to catch fish. The best time to visit is during spring and fall when the weather is mild, with average temperatures ranging from 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. It is recommended to fish early in the morning or late in the afternoon for optimal catches.
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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Sturgeon
NEARBY FISHING
Local Campgrounds
| Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside Harbor | 40 | |||
| Del Mar Beach Military | ||||
| Dixon Lake | 45 | |||
| Guajome Park | 35 | |||
| William Heise | 102 | |||
| South Carlsbad State Beach | 220 | |||
| San Elijo State Beach | 151 | |||
| Observatory | 37 | |||
| Dos Picos | 68 | |||
| Fry Creek | 20 |
