Lake Hemet Day Use Area, Mountain Center
Lake Hemet Day Use Area in Mountain Center, California charges $5 a day and has trout. State rule: You do not need a California sport fishing license to fish (not for profit) at a CDFW-registered aquaculture facility; unregistered pay ponds are not covered by this exemption.
Independent listing, not the official site. For the lake's own information, visit fs.usda.gov.
Day ticket: key facts
Day ticketChecked November 9, 2026
| Price |
|
|---|---|
| How you pay | Day pass |
| Fish |
|
| Stocking | Not listed |
| Fishing license | Not listed by the lake California pay lake license rule |
| Season | Not listed |
| Phone | (909) 382-2921 |
| Address | 56570 CA-74 Mountain Center, CA 92561 |
| Type | Pay lake |
Map
Hours and season at Lake Hemet Day Use Area
| Monday | 6 am to 10 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6 am to 10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am to 10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am to 10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am to 10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am to 10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am to 10 pm |
Season dates are not listed.
Rules
| Keep your catch | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Bait | Not listed |
| Gear | Not listed |
| Night fishing | Not listed |
| Kids | Not listed |
Amenities
- Restrooms
- Camping
Pay lakes near Lake Hemet Day Use Area
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Last checked
- Listing details
- November 9, 2026 (Google Maps)
- Open or closed status
- November 9, 2026
- Hours
- November 9, 2026
- Prices and fish
- November 8, 2026 (the lake's website)
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