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

IntrntFshrman · 05-20-2014, 12:31 PM

Any chance you have pics of the set-up you're talking about? Googled but seems could be several things.

Thanks for info!

fishingfiend · 05-20-2014, 06:53 PM

I spent 4 days up there last month for some great Big Bear trout action. That salmon like meat is delicious!

In order to put your kayak on the water, you'll need to get a muscle inspection and then choose which permit works for you. A single day use permit is $20 and annual is $50. If you plan to be on the water more than 3 days, you'll want to just get the annual pass. Why does this matter, the lake patrol will roll up on you and make sure you have your permit affixed to your rear starboard corner. If you have a boat, they will make sure you have enough life jackets. They are pretty tough up there for some reason.

http://www.bbmwd.com/Fees.html

As for fishing, I metered fish all over the lake but had our best trout bite by the observatory. If trout is not your thing, there were bass by the docks and I saw several large carp cruising open water.

It's a very relaxing place, so enjoy the fresh air and cool water.

alanw · 05-20-2014, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fishingfiend

It's a very relaxing place, so enjoy the fresh air and cool water.

+1 It's beautiful up there, enjoy your stay

octico · 05-20-2014, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fishingfiend

I spent 4 days up there last month for some great Big Bear trout action. That salmon like meat is delicious!

In order to put your kayak on the water, you'll need to get a muscle inspection and then choose which permit works for you. A single day use permit is $20 and annual is $50. If you plan to be on the water more than 3 days, you'll want to just get the annual pass. Why does this matter, the lake patrol will roll up on you and make sure you have your permit affixed to your rear starboard corner. If you have a boat, they will make sure you have enough life jackets. They are pretty tough up there for some reason.

http://www.bbmwd.com/Fees.html

As for fishing, I metered fish all over the lake but had our best trout bite by the observatory. If trout is not your thing, there were bass by the docks and I saw several large carp cruising open water.

It's a very relaxing place, so enjoy the fresh air and cool water.

I have had really good luck near observatory the observatory trolling a Rapala and Kastmaster.

William Novotny · 05-21-2014, 02:42 PM

Another area to try is by the dam fishing deep. Early morning best time. Once the boat yahoos come out chopping the place up I like to go back in the coves and fish bass. A lot of bluegill and crappie to be had too. I had fun taking them on 2# tackle using dry flies

octico · 05-22-2014, 10:04 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-DuqY5EDi0

05-21-2014, 02:42 PM	#5
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Another area to try is by the dam fishing deep. Early morning best time. Once the boat yahoos come out chopping the place up I like to go back in the coves and fish bass. A lot of bluegill and crappie to be had too. I had fun taking them on 2# tackle using dry flies __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

05-22-2014, 10:04 PM	#6
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Came across this ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-DuqY5EDi0

05-20-2014, 12:31 PM	#1
IntrntFshrman Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 82	Any chance you have pics of the set-up you're talking about? Googled but seems could be several things. Thanks for info!

05-20-2014, 06:53 PM	#2
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	I spent 4 days up there last month for some great Big Bear trout action. That salmon like meat is delicious! In order to put your kayak on the water, you'll need to get a muscle inspection and then choose which permit works for you. A single day use permit is $20 and annual is $50. If you plan to be on the water more than 3 days, you'll want to just get the annual pass. Why does this matter, the lake patrol will roll up on you and make sure you have your permit affixed to your rear starboard corner. If you have a boat, they will make sure you have enough life jackets. They are pretty tough up there for some reason. http://www.bbmwd.com/Fees.html As for fishing, I metered fish all over the lake but had our best trout bite by the observatory. If trout is not your thing, there were bass by the docks and I saw several large carp cruising open water. It's a very relaxing place, so enjoy the fresh air and cool water.