Lake Hemet Fishing near Valle Vista, California

Lake Hemet is a reservoir located just 12.3 miles from Valle Vista, in Riverside County, in the state of California, United States, near Mountain Center, CA. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including catfish, largemouth bass, bream/bluegill, rainbow trout, carp and crappie here. Whether you’re spinning, baitcasting or fly fishing your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Lake Hemet. Alternate names for this reservoir include Hemet Reservoir and Hemet Lake.

Join us as we discuss the California Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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