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Lake Hemet
Lake Hemet is owned and operated by the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District and is the largest lake in the area. It is stocked with rainbow trout by the State Department of Fish and Game and is the home to natural channel catfish, big-mouth bass, and bluegill.
Located at an elevation of 4,340 feet, Lake Hemet is 1-1/2 miles long and 1/2 mile wide and is 135 feet deep when full. The lake is about four miles east of Mountain Center on Highway 74 in Garner Valley. Two public recreation areas are on the lake's shores.
* Free Fishing and Picnic Area
The U.S. Forest Service maintains a free fishing and picnic area for day use only along the north shore. The entrance is west of Lake Hemet Market, on Highway 74. An Adventure or Recreation Pass is required to park in the Forest Service area.
* Lake Hemet Campground
The Lake Hemet Municipal Water District owns and operates the Lake Hemet Campground. It is open to the public on a fee basis and is located along the northern shore, toward the eastern end of the lake. The campground includes a water playground and picnic areas and offers boating and kayaking along with fishing. No swimming or water skiing is allowed because they conflict with fishing. For more information, call 951-659-2680.
Lake Fulmor
Lake Fulmor is a 2-acre lake on Forest service property and offers good trout fishing during the spring, summer, and fall. This serene spot is located adjacent to Highway 243 about 10 miles north of Idyllwild. The lake provides day use activities for the public. Fishing and picnic areas with grills, an encompassing ttrail which crosses a bridge, and beautiful surroundings make this an enjoyable spot for locals and tourists.
A parking area is across the highway for the lake so use caution when crossing to and from the lake. You do need and Adventure or Recreation Pass to park.
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