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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

Upland Hunting Map

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Waterfowl Hunting (2024-2025 Season)

Lake Perris State Recreation Area (SRA) will offer waterfowl hunting (boat only) every other Sunday during the 2024-2025 Southern California Zone hunting season (October 27, November 3, November 17, December 1, December 15, December 29, January 12, and January 19). All Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) Hunting Regulations apply and will be enforced. There will (7-8) boat in buoy locations. (5) of the buoys will be awarded via lottery and the rest will be awarded via day of hunt sweatline drawing. All lottery reservation no-shows will also be part of the sweatline drawing the day of the hunt.

License Requirements:
All hunters must possess the following credentials:
• Valid CA Hunting License.
• California Duck Validation (Not required for Junior Hunting License).
• Federal Duck Stamp, unless hunter is under the age of 16.
• Harvest Information Program (HIP) Validation.
• CA Boating Card (vessel operator only) 60 years or younger 15HP+. All Ages 15HP+ effective January 1st, 2025.

Waterfowl Hunting Lottery Results 2024-2025 Season

Applications for the 2024-2025 Waterfowl Hunting Season at Lake Perris are now closed as of September 10, 2024. For hunters who applied prior to the closing date, hunting dates have been assigned through a computer-generated random selection. Click the button below to view the results of the hunting lottery and assigned hunting dates.

For awarded participants, if payment is not received in full by October 8th, 2024 the reservation will be nullified. Please use the payment form provided below. All payments are non-refundable. If you would like to pay with card, credit cards are accepted in person at the Lake Perris Sector Office Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. There are no cancellations and no-shows will forfeit all payments. Awarded applicants must be one of the occupants of the hunting vessel. Awarded applicants may not trade, give, or sell their reservation to another party.

 

 Walk-ups  /  Sweatline

Reservations have already been awarded. There are (2) extra spaces each hunt day that will be awarded with an in person lottery at 4:00 AM.  In addition to these (2) spaces, any reservation no shows will also be available in the lottery.  Please scroll down the page below the photo for important information.  

Location IMPORTANT:

You must enter the park off the Moreno Beach Dr located in Moreno Valley off Iris /  Moreno Beach Drive. The Lake Perris Dr entrance off Ramona Expressway will not be open for waterfowl access.   

Waterfowl Entrance Map

 

Blind Locations 

Reservation Blinds have already occured for the entire season via lottery.  The Sunday sweatline has two spots plus any no-shows.  Water depth determines the buoy locations.  The general area is the east end of the lake.  There will be (8) blinds for 2023-24.

Please download the 2023-24 Waterfowl Program Details -Rules and Regulations 2023-2024 Lake Perris Waterfowl Rules and Regulations  (Please note this attachment says Wednesdays in the first Paragraph but the hunts days are Sunday Only)

Waterfowl Hunting GPS Locations and Map 

Buoy #1 N 33'52.438 W 117'09.385
Buoy #2 N 33'52.258 W 117'09.324
Buoy #3 N 33'52.029 W 117'09.330
Buoy #4 N 33'51.817 W 117'09.311
Buoy #5 N 33'51.644 W 117'09.335
Buoy #6 N 33'51.540 W 117'09.460
Buoy #7 N 33'51.428 W 117'09.612
Buoy #8 N 33'51.289 W 117'09.689

Waterfowl Map


Waterfowl Program Details & Guidelines

Hunting Times:
Hunting (first shot) start of the day times will vary on a weekly basis. Upon check-in, hunters will be notified of the shoot time by Lake Perris SRA staff. Shooting end time will be 12:00 PM. All vessels must de-launch and be back at the check-in station by 1:00 PM

Hunters / Spectators per vessel:
For safety, vessels may only have a designated number of occupants. Adults and youths are each considered as occupants.
• Vessels 11’-13’ in length = No more than 2 occupants
• Vessels 14’-16’ in length = No more than 3 occupants
• Vessels larger than 16’ in length = No more than 4 occupants

Lake Perris Waterfowl Hunting Fees:
Season-long application lottery reservation fee is $7.50. If a reservation is awarded, applicable waterfowl hunting fees will apply:
• 1 hunter = $50
• 2 hunters = $70
• 3 hunters = $90
• 4 hunters = $110
• Hunting dog = No associated fee

Junior hunters less than 16 years old and non-hunter spectators are free. Above fees include park entrance and launch fee. State Park annual passes do not discount any of the waterfowl access fees. All payments are non-refundable. One hunting dog per vessel is allowed.

To read our full list of guidelines and program details, click the button below: