Big Bear Lake - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fishingfiend · 04-18-2012, 09:40 AM

I got an opportunity to chill/fish Big Bear Lake Friday - Monday. Of course I'll be bringing my yak with me. However, I've never fished Big Bear lake and I'm in need of tips/pointers/advice on how to catch some of them trout up there!

Any advice from the crew at BWE will be greatly appreciated!

If anyone is planning to yak Big Bear this weekend, hit me up for some budding boating. We have a lakefront house rented in the Boulder Creek area with private dock access. Reports are indicating that the trout are up in the shallows to spawn. Is this like the SandBass spawn in the flats? Does it imply WFO bite if I can find them?

Thanks in advance!

mtnbykr2 · 04-18-2012, 11:00 AM

heard it was a little tough getting the yak in there, maybe check with the
cabin owner so you don't have any surprises when you get there...good luck up there

Yakin · 04-18-2012, 01:33 PM

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 · 04-18-2012, 04:37 PM

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 · 04-18-2012, 06:25 PM

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 · 04-19-2012, 10:14 AM

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 · 04-19-2012, 10:16 AM

Quote:

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 · 04-19-2012, 11:07 AM

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 · 04-19-2012, 11:08 AM

Quote:

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 · 04-19-2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

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

http://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/fre...bear-lake.html

fishingfiend · 04-19-2012, 07:31 PM

Thanks for all the good info! I was told WFO conditions but I don't want to jinx myself. If it's like a WSB bite, my mere presence will shut the bite down.

tunaseeker · 04-20-2012, 06:21 AM

Normally good trout fishing from the observatory on the north shore to Grays Landing. Troll back and forth here and you should pick up some trout. BBL does not have big trout, but they do have monster carp! Good luck!

Yakin · 04-20-2012, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tunaseeker

Normally good trout fishing from the observatory on the north shore to Grays Landing. Troll back and forth here and you should pick up some trout. BBL does not have big trout, but they do have monster carp! Good luck!

yeah make sure to bring a huge trouble hook yeah its foul hooking but I use to do that when I was younger and snag them in the tail and hold on your in for a crazy battle

04-18-2012, 09:40 AM	#1
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	Big Bear Lake I got an opportunity to chill/fish Big Bear Lake Friday - Monday. Of course I'll be bringing my yak with me. However, I've never fished Big Bear lake and I'm in need of tips/pointers/advice on how to catch some of them trout up there! Any advice from the crew at BWE will be greatly appreciated! If anyone is planning to yak Big Bear this weekend, hit me up for some budding boating. We have a lakefront house rented in the Boulder Creek area with private dock access. Reports are indicating that the trout are up in the shallows to spawn. Is this like the SandBass spawn in the flats? Does it imply WFO bite if I can find them? Thanks in advance!

04-18-2012, 11:00 AM	#2
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	heard it was a little tough getting the yak in there, maybe check with the cabin owner so you don't have any surprises when you get there...good luck up there __________________

04-18-2012, 01:33 PM	#3
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	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 __________________ Remember There are Many Fish in the Sea MEANS MORE TO EAT!!!

04-18-2012, 04:37 PM	#4
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	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

04-18-2012, 06:25 PM	#5
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	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!

04-19-2012, 10:14 AM	#6
lgdpt Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CA Posts: 43	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

04-19-2012, 11:07 AM	#8
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	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!

04-19-2012, 07:31 PM	#11
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	Thanks for all the good info! I was told WFO conditions but I don't want to jinx myself. If it's like a WSB bite, my mere presence will shut the bite down.

04-20-2012, 06:21 AM	#12
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 653	Normally good trout fishing from the observatory on the north shore to Grays Landing. Troll back and forth here and you should pick up some trout. BBL does not have big trout, but they do have monster carp! Good luck!