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I put this page together to help keep anglers updated on the current lake conditions here in Southern California. I'll try to keep it updated as more information comes along. I found most of this information from searching the web and making phone calls. If you have any information, photos, or comments to add, please post them here!


Big Bear Lake – 11/19/2015 – Not affected. This lake receives a lot of rain and snow runoff due to it's high elevation.


Cachuma Lake – 9/23/2015 - The boat launch is temporarily closed due to dropping lake levels. Park staff are working on a new location to allow safe boat launch as lake water levels drop to historic lows. Check back for updated boat launch information. Boat rentals are still available in the Lake Cachuma Marina.


Castaic Lake – 12/16/2015 – Boat launch available. Water level is coming up!




Diamond Valley Lake – 4/16/2015 -Attention: Private boats have been temporarily suspended. The boat launch ramp is closed effective April 16th due to lower water levels. However,rental boats, shoreline and trails remain open.


El Capitan - 11/23/2015 - NOTICE: Dueto the effects of dropping water levels water-skiing, wakeboardingand all other towable devices will be limited to 25 vessels per day.Once the 25 vessel capacity is reached, there will be no permits soldfor water contact towing. Towable devices include traditional waterskis, training water skis, air chairs, wakeboards, wakeskates,kneeboards, ski seats, tubes and all other towable devises. Weekendswill often reach capacity by 9:00 or 10:00 a.m. Thursdays and Fridaysare generally slower. Please plan accordingly. Currently there are no restrictions for the launching of personal water craft (PWC) or vessels not engaged in water contact activities that involve towing.


Lower Otay – 11/23/2015 - Currently,three (3) of the launch ramp lanes have been closed. There are still three (3) lanes available for use.


Miramar – 11/23/2015 - Miramar's launch ramp is currently out of service.


Perris Lake – 7/2015 - Because of the severe water shortage, water is not flowing into Lake Perris from the State Water Project. Water for most reservoirs is at record lows. .The good news is that we still have launch ramp #6 open to the public for boat launching. The campground, marina, and swim beaches will remain open at this time.


Pyramid Lake – 11/23/2015 - Not affected. Receives water from Northern California via aquaduct.


San Vicente – 11/23/2015 - San Vicente is currently closed to all public access and recreation for construction on the San Diego County Water Authority's San Vicente Dam Raise Project.
It is closed for an extended period. It is anticipated that San Vicente will be reopening sometime before Spring of 2016; more information will be made available when a date becomes official.


Silverwood Lake – 11/23/2015 – Not affected. Receives water from Northern California via aquaduct.


Skinner Lake – 9/8/2015 - Due to the continued drought in California, Lake Skinner’s water level is very low. Please reduce your speed on the lake and use extreme caution when navigating as there is a significant increase of shallow areas in the lake, and mudflats and aquatic weed patches along the shoreline. Launch ramp 1 can only accommodate one boat at a time oneach of the docks. Launch ramp 2 is unusable to launch kayaks andcanoes, please use launch ramp 1. We apologize for any inconvenience.
You left out Castaic lagoon, no trailers allowed on launch ramp, basically only float tubes, Kayaks, and hand launchable boats allowed. Low water level along with winds have compromised the ramp. Haven't seen it first hand but was told the ramp cracked in half?