The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Mathews
Riverside County, California · about 2,320 acres (3.6 sq mi)
73°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Lake Mathews
Lake Mathews is a lake in Riverside County, California, covering about 2,320 acres.
It stretches about 3.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11 miles. Its surface is about 1,370 ft above sea level. The nearest town, El Cerrito Corona, is about 3.5 miles west. The closest city is Corona, about 6 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,320 acres (3.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,370 ft
- County
- Riverside County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
For a lake of this size in California, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. 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.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:20 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Mathews
- El Cerrito Coronaabout 3.5 mi west
- Woodcrestabout 3.8 mi northeast
- Home Gardensabout 4.1 mi northwest
- Mead Valleyabout 5.7 mi east
- Coronanearest city, about 6 mi west
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Questions about Lake Mathews
What fish are in Lake Mathews?
Lakes like Lake Mathews usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Mathews?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Mathews?
About 2,320 acres, with about 11 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Mathews?
El Cerrito Corona is about 3.5 miles west; Woodcrest is about 3.8 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Mathews today?
The surface was about 73°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Mathews on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
