Diamond Valley Lake and Skinner Reservoir. The reserve is home to at least 16 sensitive, endangered or threatened native California bird, animal and plant species. Stocking of the lake with fish began before the reservoir was filled, with a small rearing pond being placed on the bottom of the valley. The lake has several species of freshwater fish; largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie, rainbow trout, striped bass, channel catfish, and shad. It was also discovered that a small population of flathead catfish were accidentally introduced. It is considered one of the best fisheries in California. Much of the area around the lake remains undeveloped and empty. Original plans included large recreation areas on both the eastern and western end of the lake complete with golf courses, campgrounds, swimming lakes, water parks and other amenities. The MWD still plans on building the additional recreation facilities, but lack of funding and lack of support from developers has prevented them from doing so. Gallery See also List of dams and reservoirs in California List of lakes in California List of largest reservoirs of California References External links Historic American Engineering Record in California Reservoirs in Riverside County, California Reservoirs in California Reservoirs in Southern California