Big Bear water temps are now in the mid-50s, which has sparked excellent fishing for trout, bass, and crappie. Speaking of crappie... a 1.77-pound lake record was landed a couple weeks back, and it hasn't been a one-off. Quite a few hand-sized fish are being pulled out on mini jigs and worms around docks and submerged wood in 10-15 feet of water.

Trout action has been consistent following two CDFW plants in April. Thomas Buoyant spoons and Kastmasters are working well for trollers. Powerbait and floated nightcrawlers are getting a few for shore anglers.

The smallmouth bite has been excellent as well with the warming water temps. Rooster tails, small swimbaits, and mini jigs are landing bass that seem to be pushing shallow to spawn.