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Lake Perris is a reservoir located in California.
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The last automated check (Oct 11, 8:54 AM PDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
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Overall Fair (65/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (77/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 80/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the southeast. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p |
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| Temp (°F) | 62° | 63° | 63° | 66° | 64° | 64° | 65° | 65° | 64° | 64° | 64° | 63° | 63° | 62° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 60° | 60° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 56° | 57° |
| Wind (kts) | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 24 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Precip % | 90% | 90% | 64% | 64% | 64% | 64% | 64% | 64% | 35% | 35% | 35% | 35% | 35% | 35% | 61% | 61% | 61% | 61% | 61% | 61% | 68% | 68% | 68% | 68% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 9 AM PDT | 62°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 28 mph | 90% | 100% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 AM PDT | 63°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 90% | 100% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 AM PDT | 63°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 33 mph | 64% | 98% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 12 PM PDT | 66°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 31 mph | 64% | 98% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 1 PM PDT | 64°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 27 mph | 64% | 98% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 2 PM PDT | 64°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 25 mph | 64% | 84% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 3 PM PDT | 65°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 24 mph | 64% | 84% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 4 PM PDT | 65°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 64% | 84% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 5 PM PDT | 64°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 35% | 76% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 PM PDT | 64°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 35% | 76% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 PM PDT | 64°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 35% | 76% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 PM PDT | 63°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 35% | 68% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 PM PDT | 63°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 35% | 68% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 PM PDT | 62°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 35% | 68% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 PM PDT | 62°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 18 mph | 61% | 86% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 12 AM PDT | 61°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 61% | 86% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 1 AM PDT | 60°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 61% | 86% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 2 AM PDT | 60°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 61% | 86% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 3 AM PDT | 60°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 61% | 86% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 4 AM PDT | 58°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 61% | 86% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 5 AM PDT | 58°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 68% | 89% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 6 AM PDT | 58°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 68% | 89% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 7 AM PDT | 56°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 68% | 89% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 8 AM PDT | 57°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 68% | 89% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 9 AM PDT | 58°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 68% | 89% | Rain Showers Likely |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Today October 11, 2026 | Tonight October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 68° | 55° | 63° | 50° | 68° | 49° | 78° | 53° | 83° | 57° | 85° | 60° | 85° | 59° |
| Wind | SW 15 to 20 mph | S 5 to 15 mph | S 5 to 15 mph | S 0 to 15 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | N 5 to 15 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | NE 5 to 20 mph | NE 5 to 15 mph | NE 10 to 15 mph | E 10 mph | E 10 mph |
| Gusts | 35 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 12 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph | 22 mph | 14 mph | 32 mph | 24 mph | 28 mph | 18 mph | 15 mph |
| Precip % | 90% | 68% | 68% | 39% | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Perris. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Fair for fishing (65/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Morning hours (09:00 local). Sky is overcast (100% cloud cover). Working against it: 90% chance of precipitation is likely. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for boating (60/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 90% chance of precipitation is likely. Gusts to 28 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for sailing (77/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 15 mph from the S is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 90% chance of precipitation is likely. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (61/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Air temperature 62°F. Working against it: 90% chance of precipitation is likely. Gusts to 28 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of CA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Celebrated for its accessible waters and scenic surroundings, Lake Perris is a standout freshwater reservoir in CA for weekend recreation. Boaters, anglers, and paddlers share its waters while enjoying well-maintained public amenities around the perimeter. Always check local launch ramp conditions and weather windows before arrival.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Common Carp, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Lake Perris is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 11, 9:58 AM PDT