For the current status of Lake Elsinore please visit: City of Lake Elsinore: Lake Watch. 

At 3,000 acres in size, Lake Elsinore is the largest natural, freshwater Lake in southern California.

All natural lakes play host to a wide variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, algae and protozoa. Most of these microorganisms are essential to a healthy aquatic ecosystem, but some are potentially harmful to human health.

Waterborne illnesses caused by certain microorganisms, or germs, can result from body contact with water found in lakes, rivers and streams. Common symptoms of waterborne illnesses include diarrhea, nausea, skin rash, and nose and throat infections.  Find out more about any known risks related to lake. 

Your Role in Water Wellness:

To help reduce contamination in the lake and the risk of infection, here are some things you can do before entering the water.

Lake Map

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Lake Level

Lake elevations are expressed in feet above mean sea level. Visit our Guide to How Various Lake Elevations Affect the Lake and Recreation, to learn more.

Click here to view the current lake level