Diamond Valley Lake Boating

Riverside County

Diamond Valley Lake, CA
Diamond Valley Lake, CA

Diamond Valley Lake Boating

Riverside County


Diamond Valley Lake Boating in a Nutshell

  • Pleasure Cruising, Patio Boats, Fishing Boats
  • Kayaking, Canoeing, Sailing

Boating Regulations

Because Diamond Valley Lake is a drinking water supply, no body contact with the water is allowed and special regulations govern the types of boats, engines, and fuels that may be used in the lake. Play it safe. Call and make a reservation even if you are bringing your own boat. Parking is limited.

A summary of the Boating Regulations and the Inspection Procedures are provided below. More complete information can be found at the following websites:
Boat Requirements
Diamond Valley Lake Boating Guide

Lake Hours: Change regularly with season, generally about 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Fees

Daily: Entrance/Parking $11, Boat Launching $13, Fishing $9 ($6 for under 12), Shoreline Access $4
Annual Passes:   Vehicle $165, Launch & Parking $399

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Diamond Valley Marina

2615 Angler Ave., Hemet, CA (on the east side of the lake)
(951) 926-7201,   Diamond Valley Marina

Marina:

  • 11 Launch Ramps
  • Facilities:   4 Docks, limited fishing tackle, bait, and snacks for sale, portable toilets
  • Dry Storage for Boats

Diamond Valley Marina Boat Rentals
Boat Seats Notes
Reservations recommended. Senior discounts midweek.
Basic Fishing Boat 5 aluminum, outboard
Premium Bass Boat 4 fish finder, trolling motor
Pontoon Boat 8 bimini
Deluxe Pontoon Boat 8 bimini
Deluxe Pontoon Boat 10 bimini


Diamond Valley Lake Boat Inspections

An inspection of all vessels is required before they enter the lake. Inspections are from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily at the Searl Parkway entrance to the east marina. This is the first gate once you turn off of Domenigoni Parkway. Boats that pass inspection receive a sticker, which means you won't have to be inspected again. The following items are the key things they will be checking:

  • Boats must be at least 12 feet long, 42 inches wide and have 12 inches of freeboard at idle speeds.
  • Kayaks and Canoes must be at least 10 feet long, be none-bailing, and have seating for all passengers. No sit-on-top kayaks.
  • Boats with four-stroke or direct-fuel-injection, two-stroke engines are allowed. Traditional carbureted or electronic fuel injection (EFI) two-stroke engines are prohibited.
  • Metropolitan Water District has banned fuels containing MTBE from the lake.
  • Engines must be cleaner burning models that comply with California Air Resources Board emission standards for model year 2001 or later (or the equivalent 2006 standard set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency).
  • Boats equipped with sink drains or flush toilets are barred unless the drains and toilets are sealed, inoperable, or are designed so that no waste can be discharged into the lake.
  • Engine noise must not exceed 75 decibels at a distance of 50 feet with the engine running at 80 percent of redline RPM. All engines must be unmodified, standard equipment.
  • Multi-hulled boats must have solid and fixed decking.

Quagga and Zebra Mussels Boat Inspections

All boats must undergo a mandatory inspection. This inspection is to prevent the spread of Quagga and Zebra Mussels. All vessels must be clean, drained, and dry prior to entering Diamond Valley Lake.

Diamond Valley Lake, CA

Key Diamond Valley Lake
Boating Regulations

  • No body to water contact, No smoking, No alcohol, No Pets.
  • Boat launching and landing only allowed at designated docks and ramps.
  • Generally, the lakes open at sunrise and close at sunset. The hours of operation vary seasonally and are posted at the site. All boats shall be removed from the lake one hour before the posted closing time. There is no boat storage.
  • The speed limit for all watercraft on Diamond Valley Lake is 25 MPH. The maximum speed for boats within 200 feet of the shore, dams, other operational structures and in marina areas is 5 MPH.

Read full details of Diamond Valley Lake boating regulations: Boating Rules and Regulations for Diamond Valley Lake


Marine Services

Ken's Boat Repair and Parts
32501 Highway 74, Hemet, CA
(951) 926-4637


Big Jim's Custom Marine
Hemet, CA
(951) 766-8366


M K Hammer Speed and Marine
3878 S. Pershing Ave., San Bernardino, CA
(909) 888-0055

M K Hammer Speed and Marine

West Marine
2040 N. Tustin St., Orange, CA
(714) 279-9700

West Marine

Elite Marine
781 La Cadena Dr.
Riverside, CA
(951) 784-6562

Elite Marine

Fiber Pro Marine Center
316 Lankershim Ave.,
Highland, CA
(909) 888-6331


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