Skinner Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Skinner Lake?

Fishing Skinner Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 3 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked March 8, 2026. Rainbow Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Skinner Lake stocked?

Last stocked March 8, 2026. It is stocked 3 times in 2026, most often in January and February.

How do you get on Skinner Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and cleaning station. Lake Skinner Recreation Area is a Riverside County park. Day use and fishing hours are 6am to sunset, shore fishing is allowed in designated areas only, and boats, kayaks and canoes must pass an inspection and carry a Metropolitan Water District registration sticker.

Which lakes near Skinner Lake were stocked more recently?

Doane Pond (19.3 mi), Lake Hemet (21.6 mi), and Lake Fulmor (21.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Doane Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Lake Hemet is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Lake Fulmor is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Skinner Lake is stocked

Doane Pond (19.3 mi), Lake Hemet (21.6 mi), and Lake Fulmor (21.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Doane Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Lake Hemet is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Lake Fulmor is also stocked with Mixed Trout.