Diamond Valley Lake
Riverside County, California · about 1,320 acres (2.1 sq mi)
73°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SW).
About Diamond Valley Lake
Diamond Valley Lake is a lake in Riverside County, California, covering about 1,320 acres.
It stretches about 3.1 miles end to end with roughly 9.6 miles of shoreline. Winchester is about 2.1 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,320 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- County
- Riverside County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 5:45 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Diamond Valley Lake in California usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 73°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:18 am · sunset 4:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Diamond Valley Lake
- Winchesterabout 2.1 mi northwest
- Green Acresabout 3.8 mi north
- Hemetabout 4.6 mi northeast
- Homelandabout 4.9 mi northwest
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Questions about Diamond Valley Lake
What fish are in Diamond Valley Lake?
Lakes like Diamond Valley Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How big is Diamond Valley Lake?
About 1,320 acres, with about 9.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Diamond Valley Lake?
Winchester is about 2.1 miles northwest; Green Acres is about 3.8 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Diamond Valley Lake today?
The surface was about 73°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Diamond Valley Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
