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Important Lake Updates
Lake Elsinore is OPEN and ready for adventure! Whether you're swimming, boating, fishing, or just enjoying the scenery, the lake is welcoming visitors for a fun and safe experience. Come make a splash this season!
Lake Attractions
With 3,000 surface acres and over 14 miles of shoreline, Lake Elsinore is ideal for fishing, boating, jet skiing, water skiing, wake boarding, kayaking, paddle boarding, windsurfing, and swimming. It boasts public beaches with picnic and shade features, plenty of safe easy-access parking, a four-mile levee for hiking, nature watching and fishing.
Lake Facts
- Surface elevation ranges between 1240 ft (380 m) and 1255 ft (388 m)
- Surface area ranges between 2993 acres (1211 ha) and 3452 acres (1397 ha)
- Average depth of the lake is 27 ft (8.2 m) with a max depth of 42 ft (13 m)
- Shore length is 14 mi (23 km)
Lake Safety
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.
Before Entering the Water:
- Read safety signs before entering the water.
- Non-swimmers should wear life jackets.
- Keep children close to an adult.
- Shower before and after swimming.
Avoid Risky Situations:
- Don’t swallow water.
- Stay out of the water for 72 hours after heavy rain.
- Avoid areas near storm drains and green algae.
Prevent Contamination:
- Take kids to the restroom frequently.
- Keep infants out of the water or use swim diapers. Dispose of diapers properly.
- Wash hands after using the toilet or changing diapers.
- Swim only in designated areas.
- Keep pets and their waste out of the water.
- Use nose plugs, ear plugs, and goggles.
- Exit the lake if injured and wash the wound.