San Bernardino County Fishing Reports

The last trout stock was in late March, but they are still biting, and the pattern remains similar to our last report. Bright-colored jigs or microgrubs bounced along any rock or hard bottom are still getting their share of fish. Otherwise, it's all about soaking bait... Powerbait and floating nightcrawlers. Water temps are still in the high 60s low 70s... but once they hit mid 70s, look for trout bite to turn off completely.

The bass action has been good, but mostly for fish in the 1–2 pound range. The spawn is mostly over, although there are a few fish still in the shallows protecting their fry. These fish will crush a weightless Senko. Otherwise, dropshotting has been the best... just make sure your soft plastic is riding high enough to stay above the grass line.

The striper action has been quite good as well. A giant 14-pounder was reportedly caught in Cleghorn Canyon last week. Guys are landing fish either soaking sardines or trolling big jerkbaits.

It's Big Bear fishing season right now! Water temps have jumped into the mid-60s, CDFW trout stockings continue every couple of weeks, and the bass action really is picking up.

Trout guys are getting fish all around the lake... whether bait fishing from shore (Powerbait, micetails, night crawlers) or trolling (bright colored spoons and wedding rings). The north end from Wind Point all the way to the observatory has been best. The 10–20 foot range is where fish seem to be holding... some guys are getting fish casting Rapalas or smaller crankbaits as long as they can get down that deep.

The bass action has been very good as well... solid smallmouth bite around points and hard structure on soft plastic crawdad imitations, jigs, and grubs. Largemouth guys are getting fish flipping soft plastics under docks or in the tules. Bullhead and carp are biting too. The crowds are picking up at Big Bear, but the fishing remains excellent.