If you have your reservation confirmation number, as long as you have a photo ID and this number you will be allowed in.
Yes, reservations are not required but recommended at Diamond Valley Lake. Reservations for boat rentals can be made online or on a same day, walk-up basis. A person must be at least 21 yrs of age to rent a boat. Parking, launch and fishing access fees can be paid for at the gate (or marina) on arrival to Diamond Valley Lake. In the event that you do not want to rent or launch a boat, we also offer shoreline fishing.
You need a $11 parking/vehicle entry pass. You will also need a $9 Fishing Access Pass and $4 shoreline fee. No reservation is required; you can pay for these passes at the gate when you arrive. If the gate is closed, you will be directed to check in and pay at the marina store.
Yes, subject to availability. You can extend your reservation to a full day by paying the difference when you arrive. Please inform the Marina staff when you are filling out your boat rental form.
No, reservations are non-transferable.
Yes
Go to the Policies: Quagga Inspections page for more information or call 951-926-7201.
Go to the Policies: Boating Guidelines page for more information or call 951-926-7201.
The sticker is good as long as the boat or motor does not change.
No, there is no charge for boat inspections.
Gas needs to be MTBE-free. As of 3/31/04, all gas stations in California sell MTBE-free gas.
All rental boats are supplied with life jackets for every person on the boat.
Yes
We have 3 courtesy docks with 3 launchable lanes due to current water level. At higher water levels 11 launchable lanes are available.
You can find all boat rental information on the “Boat Rental” tab located on the top right hand side of the home page.
No, we do not have marina slips available to the public.
Largemouth Bass: 5 fish, must be over 12 inches
Smallmouth Bass: 5 fish, must be over 12 inches
Trout: 5 fish
Catfish: 10 fish
Striped Bass: 10 fish
Panfish: 25 fish(bluegill, crappie, redear sunfish)
Largemouth, smallmouth, and black bass; channel and blue catfish; rainbow trout, bluegill, redear sunfish, tule perch, inland silverside, prickly sculpin, green sunfish and threadfin shad.
As long as the fish meet the size and limit requirements you can keep them. We do urge people to catch and release the warm water species.
Florida Largemouth – stocked 1999
Smallmouth Bass – stocked 2000
Rainbow Trout – stocked 2000
Northern Bluegill – stocked 1998
Southern Bluegill – stocked 1998
Redear Sunfish – stocked 1998
Channel catfish – stocked 2001
Blue catfish – stocked 2001
Tule perch – stocked 2000
Inland silverside – introduced with water
Prickly sculpin – introduced with water
Green sunfish – introduced with water
Threadfin Shad – introduced with water
All anglers age 16 and over need to have and display a valid California Department of Fish and Game license.
Children under the age of 16 can fish under their parent’s or guardian’s license. Limits apply to a single license. All anglers over the age of 3 also need to purchase fishing access permits.
The $9 Fishing Access Pass is required for everyone fishing, both adults and children. Fees collected are used to stock trout and maintain the fisheries.
Shore fishing is allowed in designated areas only. There are approximately 2 ½ miles of shoreline accessible. The area is ¼ mile from the parking lot and is a moderate to difficult hike on an unpaved fire road.
Lures, dough baits, cut bait and nightcrawlers/red worms and crickets are all allowed. No live bait is allowed, i.e. fish, frogs, etc.
No. Currently we do not have running water at the marina area, preventing fish cleaning stations from being installed.
The parking fee is the vehicle entry fee. If you are bringing a vehicle into Diamond Valley Lake and need to park, you only need to pay $11.
Yes, you can walk or ride your mountain/gravel bikes at Diamond Valley Lake. (weather permitting).
The shore fishing area is 1/4 mile from the parking lot, and is a moderate to difficult hike on an unpaved fire road.
A 20-minute visitor’s pass can be issued between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
No, we currently do not have camping facilities.
No, float tubes are not allowed.
Approximately 300 boats total can be allowed on the lake. This will also vary on parking, lake conditions, water level and weather conditions.
The Marina store is stocked with prepackaged snack foods, i.e. chips, candy, beef jerky, bottled and canned beverages.
Yes, the Senior discount is 25% off boat rentals Thursdays and Fridays (non-holidays) and $5 parking per vehicle.
For directions, visit the Contact page or call 951-926-7201.
No, pets are not allowed at Diamond Valley Lake.
No BBQ’s, campstoves, or any open flames are permitted.
RV’s are allowed; however, they must leave the parking area at sunset.
Currently the only entrance to the Marina is the east entrance on Searl Parkway off Domenigoni Parkway.
Diamond Valley Lake covers 4,500 acres.