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Hit Perris on Saturday and wow the water was way down?? What's up with the water levels? I thought they were done working on the lake and were filling it?
Anyone know? Bite was tough.
Thanks,
Flying
10-07-2019, 09:46 AM
Everyone is drinking it. Right now it has some of the best water quality around. It reached full in June and has been on a steady drop since with the past month being the biggest drop. It's still 29 feet above what it was 3 years ago.
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Park Alerts and News
Boating Caution / Launch Ramps docks Inoperable
Due to summer demand and recent maintenance projects throughout the State pipeline, Lake Perris has been heavily used for water distribution / consumption. The water is expected to drop another 2 feet within the next week and the launch ramp courtesy docks will not be afloat. If you are going to launch a vessel please know you will not have a courtesy dock. We are working to move the docks but a crane is required and it may take some time.
As a reminder the park will be closed Thursday October 10th- Monday October 14th for a concert. Bernasconi will still be open during that time (See below)
Notice of Park Closures / Special Event Thursday October 10th- Monday October 14th
Desert Daze is a special event concert, art, and yoga festival that will be held Thursday, October 10th to Monday October 14th. The entire park except for Bernasconi Beach entrance will be closed. This includes camping, vessel launch, marina, bike path, day use, swim beaches, dam access, horse trails, and museum. No access will be given through the Lake Perris Drive and Moreno Beach entrances except for those with festival credentials. Bernasconi Beach will be open to the public during the hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM where visitors can picnic and fish. Alternative reservoirs in the area include Silverwood Lake, Diamond Valley, Skinner, and Lake Elsinore. We apologize for this temporary inconvenience. For more information about desert daze please visit: Desert Daze 2019 (https://desertdaze.org/)
MillsapBoyz
10-07-2019, 08:47 PM
Hit Perris on Saturday and wow the water was way down?? What's up with the water levels? I thought they were done working on the lake and were filling it?
Anyone know? Bite was tough.
Thanks,
To say the water is low is an understatement. The rock piles in the east end of the lake that were 15-20 under water are now 6" below the surface. Didn't seen them and took out my prop and skeg, and more than likely my lower unit. Fishing sucked too! Filing a claim with the state. There should be a red warning buoy there.
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CL SmooV
10-08-2019, 10:01 AM
Awwww man....sorry to read and see this. Hope you make it out even.
I would go and see if the lake had the "Boat at your own risk" sign due to lower water volume before you lawyer up and read up on CA boating regs on the website. Could save you some retainer fees. Lastly, the sign up above on "Flyings" post does indicate a "Boater Caution" so litigating may be a elongated pain.
Good Luck!
To say the water is low is an understatement. The rock piles in the east end of the lake that were 15-20 under water are now 6" below the surface. Didn't seen them and took out my prop and skeg, and more than likely my lower unit. Fishing sucked too! Filing a claim with the state. There should be a red warning buoy there.
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bassnet
10-08-2019, 06:34 PM
To say the water is low is an understatement. The rock piles in the east end of the lake that were 15-20 under water are now 6" below the surface. Didn't seen them and took out my prop and skeg, and more than likely my lower unit. Fishing sucked too! Filing a claim with the state. There should be a red warning buoy there.
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My sarcasm radar is jacked, you're kidding right?
MillsapBoyz
10-08-2019, 06:54 PM
My sarcasm radar is jacked, you're kidding right?
I wish I was kidding. Honestly I should have known better. The amount of water that dropped in 2 weeks is incredible.. Probably down close to 10 vertical feet.
bassnet
10-08-2019, 07:09 PM
Yeah, I saw pics today- but that's fishing- why would you file a claim with the state? You were driving the boat, right?
bassnet
10-08-2019, 07:15 PM
You think? Were you kidding about filing a claim with the state? I sure hope so- Does Irvine Lake ring a bell?
MillsapBoyz
10-08-2019, 08:21 PM
Yes I was but the rocks weren't visible from a distance. They put a red marker buoys if there is a submerged hazard close enough to hit the boat. I will almost guarantee there is one there now. Irvine Lake is not owned by the state. If you fish Lake Perris enough, you know they don't give a damn about us boaters. There is rarely if ever a police presence there. The lake lice run the show. I don't feel the least bit bad about holding them accountable. I hadn't planned on it, the police officer told me to.
bassnet
10-08-2019, 08:54 PM
So what if the rocks weren't visible from a distance? I've fished Perris plenty of times. Do you just run around the lake and slow down if you see a red buoy? They aren't even red. I think you are blaming others for not keeping your eyes open on the water and knowing what's under or around your boat, and that's assuming you don't have electronics. Regardless of conditions, it's your fault. Blaming it on somebody else is weak. Sorry you had a rough day on the water, but come on now. Lucky for you the officer didn't tell you to jump off a bridge.
bassnet
10-08-2019, 09:05 PM
There is rarely if ever a police presence there. The lake lice run the show. I don't feel the least bit bad about holding them accountable. I hadn't planned on it, the police officer told me to.
I hear you- there's not enough cops to keep you safe from the summer clowns, but one of them popped up and told you to hold somebody else responsible for your actions. Where is that face slap emojy thing when I need it? Sorry to everybody for ranting, but if my state park pass goes up one dollar next year I'm holding this cupcake responsible
MillsapBoyz
10-08-2019, 09:50 PM
I hear you- there's not enough cops to keep you safe from the summer clowns, but one of them popped up and told you to hold somebody else responsible for your actions. Where is that face slap emojy thing when I need it? Sorry to everybody for ranting, but if my state park pass goes up one dollar next year I'm holding this cupcake responsible
I really don't care much what you think, and yes the buoys for submerged hazards are solid red. I was going no more than 5 mph , so the bow was up. I didn't ask the officer to file a claim. He told me to. I called him to make the lake aware of the hazard, so this didn't happen to anyone else.
bassnet
10-09-2019, 10:01 PM
I really don't care much what you think, and yes the buoys for submerged hazards are solid red. I was going no more than 5 mph , so the bow was up. I didn't ask the officer to file a claim. He told me to. I called him to make the lake aware of the hazard, so this didn't happen to anyone else.
Hey man, my bad for being so harsh on you- I apologize, sucks your motor got torched. I don't agree with going after others for the damage, but I can see your point. I hope it works out okay for you and you're back on the water soon. It's not my business and I shouldn't have commented. Sorry for being a dick
MillsapBoyz
10-09-2019, 10:37 PM
No problem. Apology accepted. Like I said I had no plans on filing a claim (I still haven't). The officer encouraged it. I know there are rocks in the east end, but I underestimated the drop in water depth. If you haven't been out in a while it's incredible. A lot of the rocks, bushes, trees, tubes are out of the water. I have insurance, so I'll only be out my deductible of $1,000, but that still sucks.
fishmounter
10-11-2019, 02:55 PM
We've been out on the lake several times recently slow trolling the underwater tree lines in the NE end for big Bluegill, and have seen people just speed by on jet skis and ski boats the barely exposed submerged tree tops and rocks. Someone is going to get killed! You really cannot see the tree tops until you are almost on them. They need to be marked with buoys.
MillsapBoyz
10-11-2019, 08:50 PM
We've been out on the lake several times recently slow trolling the underwater tree lines in the NE end for big Bluegill, and have seen people just speed by on jet skis and ski boats the barely exposed submerged tree tops and rocks. Someone is going to get killed! You really cannot see the tree tops until you are almost on them. They need to be marked with buoys.
I agree 100%. I saw the same thing. I was going 5 mph or less. Anything faster and it could've been bad. It's only a matter of time.
BassinPLS
10-13-2019, 09:04 AM
To say the water is low is an understatement. The rock piles in the east end of the lake that were 15-20 under water are now 6" below the surface. Didn't seen them and took out my prop and skeg, and more than likely my lower unit. Fishing sucked too! Filing a claim with the state. There should be a red warning buoy there.
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MillsapBoyz,
Don't feel like the Lone Ranger. I did the very same thing; but just not as bad. I was going 2-3 mph according to my GPS and then suddenly I hear scrapping on the bottom of my boat. I raised the motor real quick and slowly worked off of the pile of rocks, (with a big scratch on the bottom). At the time I wondered way SRA Perris doesn't have to mark the rock piles like DVL. I have been asked to move off of a Point while the maintenance boat at DVL placed a marker buoy. I guess you can't sue the government; but what if they demonstrate their total negligence?
BassinPLS
10-13-2019, 09:06 AM
To say the water is low is an understatement. The rock piles in the east end of the lake that were 15-20 under water are now 6" below the surface. Didn't seen them and took out my prop and skeg, and more than likely my lower unit. Fishing sucked too! Filing a claim with the state. There should be a red warning buoy there.
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MillsapBoyz,
Don't feel like the Lone Ranger. I did the very same thing; but just not as bad. I was going 2-3 mph according to my GPS and then suddenly I hear scraping noise on the bottom of my boat. I raised the motor real quick and slowly worked off of the pile of rocks, (with a big scratch on the bottom). At the time I wondered way SRA Perris doesn't have to mark the rock piles like DVL. I have been asked to move off of a Point, while the maintenance boat at DVL, placed a marker buoy on some shallow rocks. I guess you can't sue the government; but what if they demonstrate their total negligence?
MillsapBoyz
10-14-2019, 07:52 PM
MillsapBoyz,
Don't feel like the Lone Ranger. I did the very same thing; but just not as bad. I was going 2-3 mph according to my GPS and then suddenly I hear scrapping on the bottom of my boat. I raised the motor real quick and slowly worked off of the pile of rocks, (with a big scratch on the bottom). At the time I wondered way SRA Perris doesn't have to mark the rock piles like DVL. I have been asked to move off of a Point while the maintenance boat at DVL placed a marker buoy. I guess you can't sue the government; but what if they demonstrate their total negligence?
You can make a claim, but there's a good chance they'll reject it. You would then have to sue. My estimate came in today. $4452. I'm sure insurance will pay, but I'm going after my $1,000 deductible.