Beautiful little lake. It is March, 2026, and it was silent when we got here, not another person in…read moresight! I loved that! It was so quiet and all i could hear was the birds chirping, frogs, and fish occasionally jumping from the water. You do have to pay for parking unfortunately, but it isn't too bad. There are some trails to walk on. I would love to come back and spend more time here.

A walkway around the lake. It offers fishing and picnic areas. Road is rocky, two ways one dirt the…read moreother asphalt.

One of the best things about Little Lake is Ernie, the guy who greets you at the pay station and…read moreoccasionally drives around the pond to check if you need any assistance. He's the introduction to the wonderful day you will have at this beautiful pond. Ernie is not bossy or intrusive. He only wants you to have a good time, be safe and enjoy your day. If you ASK him, he'll show you where the baby ducks and water fowl babies are. He clearly treasures them and seeing them can only enhance your visit. I loved my fishing visit to Little Lake. It is so peaceful, so beautiful, so relaxing there. I live in the Pasadena area which is a 4-5 hr.drive round trip. But it's definitely worth the effort. I'm an 84 yr.old fisherwomen and I loved every moment of my 8 hr. fishing experience here. I caught bass and bluegill.Can't get better than that. At one point I was fishing in an area that was not safe for me: too slippery a shoreline, high gravel banks.... Ernie came over and said, "Mama, this is not a good place for you. Let me help you out of there and move your stuff to a safer area." He was right and he did that for me. Thanks,Ernie. I love the easy, friendly conversations between fishing "people," in general, they are never are competitive: "What bait are you using? How deep are you fishing?" This camaraderie was alive and well at Little Lake. This pond is not for anglers who only care about the best and the biggest fish. This oasis is for those of us who just want to experience the best of nature and the best of human interactions.

Love this lake always catching bass, if ppl would stop taking them there would be more to catch…read morecaught a 10.2 last weekend largemouth

Beautiful lake. You do have to pay to enter, though. Current fees are listed here:…read morehttps://rivcoparks.org/regional-parks-campgrounds/lake-skinner-recreation-area The main complaint I have is that people leave trash everywhere - please, fellow Californians, pick up your trash so we can keep this lake beautiful.

Lake Skinner - A Perfect Camping & Glamping Escape!…read more Yesterday, I packed up my two boys (ages 8 & 10) and their friend from school (also 8) for our very first camping/glamping adventure at Lake Skinner--and it was absolutely perfect. We booked a site with just the basics--electrical and water hookups--for only $50, which was all we needed for our tiny camper. The campground was clean, well-organized, and had plenty of open sites with different options and amenities, including a camp store for convenience. Some of our favorite spots were the splash pad and the playgrounds--perfect for keeping the kids entertained. Even if you just come for the day, these areas alone make it worth the trip. The kids had a blast, and it was wonderful seeing so many other families enjoying themselves too. Since we had their friend with us, we left around 8 PM to drop him back home--only about a 20-minute drive to Murrieta--then returned to the campsite, played a few games in the camper, and settled in for the night. With a 6 AM wake-up, we still made it home in time to freshen up, eat breakfast, and get the kids ready for school. (We even packed their backpacks just in case we needed to go straight from camp!) My boys haven't stopped talking about the trip--how much fun they had, how exciting it was to sleep overnight, and how much they want to go back. As a retired Navy Chief (41 years old) now balancing a busy real estate career, this is exactly how I want to spend my free time--unplugging, connecting with nature, and making lasting memories with my kids. Affordable, family-friendly, and packed with fun--Lake Skinner has definitely earned a spot on our repeat list. We can't wait to do it again!

Went on 4/19 beautiful nice and peaceful. The catfish were definitely biting. Caught like 3…read moreCatfish. The lady in the office was so sweet. I'll be back this week!

This was my first and last time staying here. It is a small park. The park is next to a cow…read morepasture and the flies that swarm and cover EVERYTHING. My truck and rv were completely covered with flies and gnats. It's impossible to keep them out of your rv because they are literally everywhere. The lake is murky and didn't look like anything I would want to eat a fish out of.

When we first moved to Hemet I was so excited that there was a lake down the way. The largest man…read moremade lake in Cali. We found the blue prints of the original plans at the Hemet Library in the historical section. They lied so many different ways from Sunday to get these plans approved, but... they were. The Cafe that was supposed to be there isn't along with a few more amenities. This was a quarry that turned into a lake that was supposed to attract so many new fishing tourists and utterly failed. To start with it is only open Wednesdays through Sundays. The marina and lake access are typically open from 5:45 am to 4:15 pm, though hours can vary, with last entry at 3:15 pm. The lake is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The boat rentals are outrageous and coming back so early is horrible. The only thing I've ever caught here are dead birds stuck floating due to fishing line never being removed from the trees above water. I have seen fish here. None of them look healthy except the trout they have shipped in trout stocking season that typically runs from November to April. You have to pay to park, you have to pay to fish, you have to pay to walk, you have to pay, pay, pay. This is outrageous. Now you have hired people sitting in lawn chairs with umbrellas making sure you aren't walking the trail for free? #epicfail. I tried to walk down to the boat launch today to see where the water level was because I'd considered trying to come back again... I was stopped. I was told that because I didn't pay that I am not longer able to walk down to the docks for liability reasons. Are you serious? So if I paid $4 to walk the trail, or the $9 to fish then I would no longer be in danger? I am over you. It's only 45 minutes to two separate lakes that are much better. Have a good day. Greed never wins. Ps, the water level is low lol

It must have been a bad day the fishing was not great. But it very well could have been a bad day…read moreon the lake however just being out on the water (lake) was nice! Very nice open space and area just possibly a bad day for fishing.

I'm 78 years old and been fishing and boating most of my life today Sunday my son and I took our…read morefirst trip the last chance bait and tackle and let me tell you if you need fishing gear or service on your boat or wanna buy a boat this is the place I have never received such great service. They were knowledgeable, helpful, and the places absolutely immaculate I'm not saying anything derogatory about Bass Pro shop but this place can hold its own all day long with bass pro anyway I hope you enjoy this review and drop by a visit with these people next time you need some help trust me on this this place is where you wanna go. Good luck.

Great tackle shop! Came in for a rod tip replacement. Left with a bunch of tackle and a few good…read morespot suggestions! Thanks fellas!

I finally decided to check this place out for the first time, this afternoon. I entered from Ramona…read moreExpy and made a left on Davis Rd. You will drive down a paved road and the rest will be a pebble, dirt road! Man, does my car need a car wash after today! I made a right at W Contour Rd. At this parking lot, they have 1 restroom in a building and a picnic table. I had to use the restroom as I was drinking Starbucks on the way over!! The restroom was clean with paper!!! I continued driving on the "auto tour" and I followed the signs. I saw a beautiful lake with no water. (I thought this was a beautiful view). I kept driving until I saw Pond 1 and I parked in the huge gray pebbled parking lot. I walked along the upper path between both ponds on both sides of me. I took many pictures & videos. I walked until I saw Marsh U and that is where I saw a skunk !!! I have never encountered one during the day. The skunk saw me and ran in the other direction. I wish I brought bug repellent. I was covered in bugs I knew something bit me on my arm. The place felt very eerie walking through there with no one around. I suppose the best times to visit are spring & winter! Enjoy my photos :)

Visited here twice in the past week. It's nicely maintained and a great escape from the noise of…read morethe city. Keep in mind this isn't a well groomed and cliche/touristy picnic spot for you city slickers. I love how they have kept the area natural but still accessible. Wednesdays and Saturdays are closed to the general public for the waterfowl/duck hunters. This area is run and managed by the California Fish and Wildlife. If you're interested in wildlife (raptors and other birds in particular), this place is great. It's also quite scenic at sunrise and sunset as well.

An amazing guide. Very knowledgeable. I really enjoyed myself and we caught some very nice Stripersread more

From the owner: Whether you are a novice or experienced angler our guides will allow you to expand your knowledge…read moreand skills. Our professional guides will show you the latest in fish catching technology as well as proper ways to find and locate fish. You can catch Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Panfish, Catfish and other species. Our guides will allow you to learn the keys to successful angling and the proper care of your catch, while enjoying a relaxing day on the water.