Lake Skinner Recreational Area offers
visitors an abundance of outdoor
recreational opportunities, including
kayaking, canoeing, camping, picnicking,
hiking, horseback riding, sailing, and
fishing. Lake Skinner is located in
Riverside County, near the city of Temecula.
Vineyards line the roads on the way to Lake
Skinner. The scenic splendor of the lake
will captivate all who take the time to
paddle around its twelve miles of
shoreline.
Nature lovers will enjoy many miles of
well-maintained hiking trails, picturesque
picnic sites, and everything from primitive
campgrounds to trailer friendly campsites.
The incredible views are well worth the
drive. There is a lot of watercraft on the
water during the summer months.
Lake Skinner is a superb fishing honey hole.
It has been renowned for both largemouth
bass and catfish action. Smallmouth and
largemouth bass, channel cats, sunfish and
crappie are is enjoyed year round except for
posted areas. A visit here to check out the
fishing is time well-spent.
There are specification for kayaks allowed
at Lake Skinner. Kayaks must be at least 10
feet in length, non-bailing and with seating
for all passengers inside the boat.
Sit-on-top kayaks are not allowed. Canoes
must be 10 feet in length, 36 inches in
width, and 15 inches in depth. All boats of
standard class design, meeting
or exceeding minimum specifications shall be
allowed on the lake.
SUP boarding is not
allowed at Lake Skinner. If you love
paddling, and you are in the area, Lake
Skinner needs to be on your paddle bucket
list.
Map of Lake Skinner
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