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Lake Perris State Recreation Area offers a diverse and exciting hunting experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The Upland Huntings Area provides a perfect blend of natural beauty and isolation. Hunting at Lake Perris is a unique opportunity to explore the rich ecosystems, from rolling hills to lush wetlands, that support a variety of game species. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or a beginner, Lake Perris SRA promises an engaging adventure, complete with well-maintained facilities and a supportive community of fellow hunters.

Lake Perris upland hunting follows the same season that CA Department of Fish and Wildlife publishes. Upland game birds at Lake Perris include Dove, Pheasants, and Quail. During waterfowl season, the lake’s waterfowl include Goose, Duck, Coots, and Moorhen.

Upland Hunting

Upland Hunting Guidelines:

  • Hunting is only allowed in the designated upland hunt zone.
  • The designated Lake Perris hunting area is Lake Perris Designated Upland Hunting Map
  • Only shotguns may be used in these designated areas; shooting in other areas of the park is prohibited. 
  • All hunters must park in hunter's lot and sign in (Clipboard)
  • Shooting hours are from 6:00 a.m. until sunset.
  • Only three rounds permitted in a shotgun at one time. (Must have plug)
  • Valid California State Hunting License is required at all times. 
  • An Upland game stamp is required for dove, pheasant and quail.
  • Lake Perris upland hunting follows the same season that CA Department of Fish and Wildlife publlishes.
  • DFW Upland Hunting Seasons and Regulations visit DFW Upland Hunting Regulations and Seasons

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2026–2027 Lake Perris Waterfowl Hunting Program

Lake Perris State Recreation Area (SRA) will offer boat-only waterfowl hunting on the following specific Thursdays during the 2026–2027 season. All Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) Waterfowl Regulations apply and will be enforced. Eight buoy blind locations will be available each hunt day. Six blinds will be awarded through the annual lottery; the remaining two blinds and any reservation no-shows will be issued through an on-site sweat line lottery. There will (8) boat buoy locations. Hunters may also use their boat to setup on the shoreline as long as it is proximate (30 yards from designated buoy location.


Hunt Dates (Specific Thursdays):
November 5, November 12, November 19, December 3, December 10, December 17, January 7, January 14, January 21, January 28

2026–2027 Lake Perris Waterfowl Lottery / Reservations (6 spots per day)


Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will accept applications via mail or may be dropped off beginning August 21, 2026, with a deadline of September 15, 2026. Each application will be entered in the lottery for each Thursday. There is no need to specify which dates, as all dates will be considered for each application.
The applicant must include a check or money order payable to the “Department of Parks and Recreation” in the amount of $7.50. Applicants do not need to own a boat but must have access to a boat meeting the vessel requirements. Only one application per person will be considered.

Applicants must list their name as it appears on their CA Fish and Wildlife hunting profile. Applicants must also include their address, phone number, email, and CA Fish and Wildlife GO ID number, which is found on their hunting license / hunting profile on the CA Fish and Wildlife license website.DPR will assign each application a number and apply a computer based randomizer to award the applicants. All applications will be entered for each Thursday lottery. It is possible that an applicant can be awarded multiple hunt dates.


DPR will award the entire season by September 15, 2026. If awarded, payment must be received by October 10, 2026. Results will be posted on the Lake Perris Website and emailed to applicants.

 Program Information and Reservation Application:  Lake Perris Waterfowl 26-27 Season Information and Reservation Application