Big Bear Lake Fishing Report

Big Bear fishing is picking up for both trout and bass as the weather and water warms. Trout action has been very good from both shore and boat, with anglers pulling limits and hooking into some thick holdovers. Shore casters are soaking mice tails and PowerBait on long leaders, launching casts as far as they can. Boats are getting it done with 1/4 oz jigs and spinners, finding fish 20–30 feet down in open water.

The bass bite is starting to wake up with water temps creeping into the low 50s. Both largemouth and smallmouth are starting to push shallow in prep for the spawn. Hair jigs, spinnerbaits, and jerkbaits are all getting fish. Crappie action has also been surprisingly good... unexpected for this time of year.

The trout bite at Big Bear Lake has slowed a bit, but anglers are still landing quality fish and a few limits. Mornings have been best, with trout hitting on Powerbait in yellow and purple, and Pinched Crawlers. Lure casters are still catching fish on spoons and spinners as well. Some areas along the shore are iced over early in the day, but access improves by mid to late morning.