Diamond Valley Lake Fishing

Riverside County

Diamond Valley Lake, CA
Diamond Valley Lake, CA

Diamond Valley Lake Fishing

Riverside County


Fishing at Diamond Valley Lake

Diamond Valley Lake is famous for its bass fishing. The lake is home to both largemouth and smallmouth bass, stripers, rainbow trout, bluegill, sunfish, catfish, and carp. All anglers must purchase a $3 Fishing Access Permit. Smallmouth bass are catch and release.

Where to Fish on Diamond Valley Lake

For shore fishing, the area is limited to a 1.5-mile section west of the marina. It is marked by signs. A special parking area is set aside for those fishing from the shore. It is recommended that you make a reservation.

Summer temperatures drive fish deep except in the morning and evening. Bass are often 20 to 30 feet below the surface while trout may be as deep as 80 feet. Fish the coves and near the east dam. For trout, fishing the deep water by the west dam is usually the best bet.

Catfish are known to hang out near floating restroom Number 2. Also try your luck near the dams, the wave attenuator, and in Rawson Cove. The dams are also a good place to fish for bluegills.



Diamond Valley Lake fishing map, CA

Diamond Valley Lake Record Fish

  • Largemouth Bass - 16.43 pounds, caught by Mike Long of Poway, March 16, 2007
  • Striped Bass - 33.27 pounds, caught by Jesse Mena of Hemet, April 17, 2010
  • Rainbow Trout 15.45 pounds, caught by Andrew Aralos of Hemet, March 14, 2009
  • Catfish - 52.81 pounds, caught by Bob Baker of La Mesa, October 29, 2008
  • Crappie - 3.47 pounds, caught by Jesse Mena of Hemet, March 14, 2010

Which Baits and Lures Are Catching Fish at Diamond Valley Lake?

Bass: Straight Tail, Brush Hog, Big Worm, 5" - 7" Senkos, Mackerel, Anchovies, Watermelon Lizard, Shad Spoons, Spinnerbaits, Swimbaits, Plastic Worms


Trout: Nightcrawlers, PowerBait, Mini Jigs, Spoons, Kastmasters, Rapalas, Needlefish

Catfish: Cut Bait such as Anchovies, Shrimp, or Mackerel

Bluegill: Worms, Crickets, Lip Ripperz


Diamond Valley Lake Guide Service

Pete Marino Guide Services
(909) 510-5679
Website: Pete Marino Guide Service
Pete Marino is a tournament angler and Southern California bass fishing guide with years of experience on local lakes. He competes and guides on Diamond Valley Lake along with other nearby lakes such as Diamond Valley and Castaic.

Diamond Valley Guide Service
(951) 303-1678 or (951) 265-9551
Website: Diamond Valley Guide Service
Art Hill is a local expert fishing Diamond Valley Lake and Vail Lake. He uses a fully rigged tournament-style bass boat. All tackle is provided.

Inland Guide Service
(951) 453-6461
Professional angler and licensed guide Greg Silks has over 30 years of experience fishing in local lakes. The Inland Guide Service covers San Antonia Lake, Diamond Valley Lake, and Castaic Lake, Silverwood Lake, and others.



Fishing Tackle and Bait Shops


Last Chance Bait & Tackle
3356 Wentworth Dr.
Hemet, CA
(951) 658-7410

Website: Last Chance Bait & Tackle

BJ Sporting Goods
324 E. Florida Ave.,
Hemet, CA
(951) 658-7203


Bass Pro Shops
7777 Victoria Gardens Lane
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
(909) 922-5500

Website: Bass Pro Shops

Berinson Fishing Tackle Co
24578 Sunnymead Blvd. #C,
Moreno Valley, CA
(951) 699-9959


Cedar Glen Trading Post & Hardware
28946 Hook Creek Road,
Cedar Glen, CA
(909) 337-3310


Turner's Outdoorsman
11738 San Marino St. #A,
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
(909) 581-8609

Turner's Outdoorsman

Kenny's Rod & Reel
249 N. Mountain Ave, Upland, CA
(909) 931-9848


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