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
Skinner Reservoir
Riverside County, California · about 890 acres (1.4 sq mi)
72°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Skinner Reservoir
Skinner Reservoir is a lake in Riverside County, California, covering about 890 acres.
It stretches about 2.4 miles end to end with roughly 8.3 miles of shoreline. At about 1,470 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Murrieta Hot Springs is about 5.2 miles west.
- Size
- About 890 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,470 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
Expect the usual California mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 72°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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 6:18 am · sunset 4:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Skinner Reservoir
- Murrieta Hot Springsabout 5.2 mi west
- Temeculaabout 7.6 mi southwest
- Winchesterabout 7.8 mi north
- Murrietaabout 8.4 mi west
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Questions about Skinner Reservoir
What fish are in Skinner Reservoir?
Lakes like Skinner Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Skinner Reservoir?
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 Skinner Reservoir?
About 890 acres, with about 8.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Skinner Reservoir?
Murrieta Hot Springs is about 5.2 miles west; Temecula is about 7.6 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Skinner Reservoir today?
The surface was about 72°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Skinner Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
