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Big Bear Lake plans to grow its own rainbow trout in a new $3.5-million hatchery. ... “We’re planning to use it as a model for our effort to set Big Bear Lake up as a premier fishing lake. ...

An annual fishing derby taking place next month at Big Bear Lake could net some lucky fishermen thousands in cash. The annual Fishin’ for $50K Trout Derby will take place on the weekend of June ...

Big Bear Lake now open for fishing, boating and private tours. Story by KABC • 1w. Although the calendar says it's spring, in Big Bear Lake, it's still rather cold.

Big Bear Lake now open for fishing, boating and private tours. By Rob McMillan. Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Despite the cooler temperatures, the lake officially reopened Tuesday, signifying the ...

Big Bear Lake will be stocked with 15 specially tagged trout, and one will be worth $50,000 to the angler who reels it in. Those who land any of the other 14 tagged trout will be eligible for a ...

While hundreds of San Diegan anglers wait for the April 29 trout opener in the mountain lakes of the Eastern Sierra, Big Bear Lake, in the nearby San Bernardino Mountains, is producing some large ...

Big Bear Lake finished in 6th place out of 10 last year for best lake, and 7th for best lake for watersports. The Lake is the grand centerpiece of Southern California’s only four-season mountain ...

It's also recommended to use a big Needlefish, Kastmaster, flatfish, broken-back Rapala or large spinning lure to entice a strike from the fish in Bear Lake. Experiment with different depths until ...

It is a big turn around for Big Bear Lake just two years after dropping to its lowest level due to years of drought. "Currently we are 3 feet 10 inches from full," said Travis Scott, CEO of Visit ...