Kayaking lake Elsinore

Lake Elsinore is located in the foothills of the Ortega Mountain Range. It is the largest fresh-water lake in Southern California and an extremely popular lake for all types of aquatic recreational activities, especially on the weekends during the summer. If you plan a trip here during the summer, I would recommend paddling this lake at sunrise on a weekday to avoid all the watercraft congestion and the scorching heat.

There is a 5mph buoy zone around the lake’s perimeter which keeps the fast-moving watercraft toward the center of the lake, though I have hesitated a number of times wondering if a few speedboats were going to be able to slow down in time before entering the 5 mph zone.

There is a public beach located next to the public boat launch along Grand Avenue with a limited number of trees for shade.

Popular activities include jet and waterskiing and fishing. Lake Elsinore provides an unforgettable fishing experience for largemouth bass, catfish, white and black crappie, bluegill and a variety of panfish, but there isn’t any trout. Fishing is only allowed in three designated areas along Lakeshore Drive.

The next time you are in the area, take advantage of all the lake has to offer.

Map of Lake Elsinore

  
 
 
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