For more fishing information: Big Bear Lake Marketing Association 909-866-2010 (http://www.bigbearlodging.net/news.cfm), Pleasure Point Marina 909-866-2455 (http://www.pleasurepointbbl.com), Big Bear Sporting Goods 909-866-3222. Golden Bear Cottages-resort cabins close to the lake 800-461-1023.
Big Bear Lake has a popular swim beach, see details hereDon't forget to join our free Fisherman's Club and get these great offers: one free day with each paid day of lodging in any size cabin and 20% off each hour for a pontoon boat or any size fishing boats Monday through Friday at Pleasure Point Marina (just a block from your cabin). Just use this link for your special offersBig Bear Lake Marketing Association Fish Report: May 8, 2012The objective of our fishing reports are to provide our lake users with up-to-date information and to help
Big Bear Lake anglers see what's working; where and when. It is important for everyone to remember that
fish have minds of their own and everyday is not going to be the same as the last, but being flexible is
vital to consistently catching not just consistently fishing.
Weather: We seem to be on a nice weather pattern and fishing has been incredible. Dough bait thrown anywhere in
most any color on a slip sinker rig from shore has been slaying the hold over two plus pound trout.
Trollers: are doing great on needle fish and rapalas as well and fish are all over the Lake still with no
special holding place. I wouldn't bet any money on the fact that we are done with the cold weather for the
season but we look good for the near future.
The Municipal Water District has a goal to reestablish the bluegill population on Big Bear Lake and up until now
we have seen little progress, however the first report of some slabs showing up was quite encouraging. Mini
jigs are always a good bait to see if they are in the neighborhood and the secret worm on a hook trick is a
no brainer.
Crappie: will show in big numbers soon; a couple here and there are reported but it will pop any minute and
go postal. It is a pretty short lived frenzy but it is truly a frenzy.
Catfish: this would be a great time to see if can snatch a catfish on some cut mackerel or shrimp or stink bait or hot dog or cheese bait or
secret dough bait or get it anything that smells a little or a lot! Some cats are showing this spring
already and this is quite early as water temps are up and they seem to be moving and looking to feed.
Bass: fisherman are surprisingly happy with the early start to some pretty darn good bass showing the spring
with spinner baits and jigs being the bait of choice. Always a crawdad looking thing is a good choice because that is prime forage for these big mouths.
Shore fishing: The top areas are still along the north shore from Stanfield to Windy Point, and a lot of fish are still stacked up where water is flowing into the lake.
Trollers: mostly working on three to four colors of leadcore and Needlefish or Buoyants with the best action in the east end. Water temperature has been uniform at 47 degrees. The bass bite has been improving with both smallmouth and largemouth showing in fair numbers around docks, rocky areas, and other shoreline structures.
The May Trout Classic will be held May 19-20, and there will be a $5,000 tagged trout this season. Applications for entry are available now and only the first 500 entries will be accepted. Cost is $65 per person and all money will go toward the cast payout for the top nine biggest trout or into a fund to plant the lake with more rainbow trout, including trophy fish.
Fishermen Lodging: close to the lake is available at Golden Bear Cottages resort. Special rate for fishermen and families. Call 909-866-2010
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