Big Bear Lake

[Yakin]

So you know you need a stamp yo fish big bear lakr its 45 for the whole year or if the sheriff stop you they will kick you out

[YakMedic]

You do need to get a boat permit for your kayak to be on the lake. Its $15 a day or $45 for the season as yakin already posted. The lake is ran by the Big Bear Municipal Water District and they do enforce it. I've been kicked off the lake twice, they have private patrols that do check your vessel for the pass.

Otherwise the bite from what I've heard has been great, I know the action was hot on the trout before the last storm rolled in but I haven't heard any news since then. As far as tactics go, its standard trout fishing. Anything shiny works, spinners, kastmasters all work. Troll small Rapalas in 12-20ft of water until you start to find them then work your spinners or mini-jigs.

Have fun but be wary of the boaters and the wind

[fishingfiend]

Thanks guys! I didn't know about the permit for yaks. I'll be on the water 4 days, so that's already a year pass. They got me.

I'll throw the standard assortment of light tackle at them. Thanks!

[lgdpt]

The marina will be closed (every time I go in the winter it is). You wouldn't be able to get a sticker anyways. Also this time of year you may have to break through ice around the edges of the lake to get out.... It usually melts by mid day. Just go out and enjoy...

Slipbobber with a nightcrawler.

Troll needlefish with leadcore

Powerbait 3 feet off the bottom

[Yakin]

Originally Posted by lgdpt

The marina will be closed (every time I go in the winter it is). You wouldn't be able to get a sticker anyways. Also this time of year you may have to break through ice around the edges of the lake to get out.... It usually melts by mid day. Just go out and enjoy...

Slipbobber with a nightcrawler.

Troll needlefish with leadcore

Powerbait 3 feet off the bottom

this yeah it hasn't been that frozen
but as for the stamp is anyone wants to buy the stamp off online
PM me and I will send yall the internet sight

[fishingfiend]

Here is a webcam shot from where I'll be staying. Ice fishing is not on my todo list!

If I can buy the permits online, please share the link.

Thanks!

[Yakin]

Originally Posted by fishingfiend

Here is a webcam shot from where I'll be staying. Ice fishing is not on my todo list!

If I can buy the permits online, please share the link.

Thanks!

pm sent

[Anthony179]

Originally Posted by fishingfiend

Here is a webcam shot from where I'll be staying. Ice fishing is not on my todo list!

If I can buy the permits online, please share the link.

Thanks!

I've fished Boulder Bay from shore and float tube. I've caught trout,cat fish and Crappie between the the shore and the boulder. And patrol also kicked me out for not having a permit for float tube. I didn't mind cause that water was freezing. Enjoy

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