With the weather and wind finally setting up in a "normal" pattern, the fish are responding to the favorable conditions. All species from trout, to bass and panfish are being landed along the lake. The trout are scattered from the dam to the observatory. Anglers trolling from the surface to 3.5 colors down on leadcore are catching nice trout from one and half to three pounds. Trollers are seeing surface action on flies and crawlers early in the day, then down to 3.5 later in the day on Rapalas and Tasmanian Devils. Bait anglers working the west end along the north shore are also in on the action as long as a long leader of 3 to 5 feet is used.


Bass are continuing to hit crayfish type jigs along the docks around the lake. The bass are ranging in size from two to four pounds. Crappie and bluegill are putting a smile on the faces of young and old anglers when they present a mealworm or mini jig in 5 to 10 feet of water in Boulder Bay and Papoose Bay near rocks and docks.


FISHIN' FOR $50K is this weekend June 7 and June 8. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Big Bear Municipal Water District will be stocking trout for the event. One tagged fish could bring a hefty $50,000 prize to a lucky angler. The event offers lots of cash, tackle and fishing gear prizes to anglers. To learn more about this great family event call 1-800-424-4232 or bigbear.com.


Upcoming Fishing Events in Big Bear Lake

June 7 & 8: Fishin' for $50K                         --------- Info: 800-424-4232
June 21: Aaron's Bass Tournament Championship Series --------- Info: 800-475-3166

Big Bear Lake Marinas
Big Bear Marina, 500 Paine Ct.: 909-866-3218
Captain John's Marina, 39369 North Shore Dr. (Hwy. 38)
Holloway's Marina & RV Park, 398 Edgemoor Road: 909-866-5706
Pine Knot Marina, 439 Pine Knot Ave.: 909-866-7766
Pleasure Point Marina, 603 Landlock Landing Road: 909-866-8455
North Shore Landing, 38573 Northshore Drive: 909-878-4386