Big Bear

jwilson · Post by **jwilson** » Tue May 31, 2005 7:54 pm

Was going to take my son up for a couple of days on the water does anyone have any ideas. ie worms, crankbaits anything at all will help.Thanks

Pete Marino · Post by **Pete Marino** » Tue May 31, 2005 8:30 pm

there this time of year. Try trolling cd5 or cd7 Rapalas on eight lb mono. Fire tiger or the silver side with black back. I'd opt for the fire tiger myself. Also you might want to try a yellow crick hopper. They only dive about 18-24 inches but they are DEADLY for Big Bear Trout. It has to be glassy to use them though because they will skip in wind. If the wind is blowing just throw the CD and let it down 10-12ft. Troll the North end of the lake from the observatory to the dam, along the outside of the weedline. It will be killer...Good luck.
As for Bass, they should be starting their spawn I believe. I dont fish for them when I fish Big Bear because the trout bite usually keeps us busy.
Pete Marino

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 4:15 am

I saw them on "sale" at Cabela's.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 5:03 pm

Will there be sight fish up there?

Pete Marino · Post by **Pete Marino** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 5:25 pm

about the water clarity at Big Bear right now. But generally Big Bear is a little off color in my opinion. I dont ever really Bass fish when I'm there. Like I said, I mostly always only fish for trout when I'm up there. I'd guess the water temp is in the low to mid 50s right now, maybe up to 57-58 possibly. The best guy to talk to about Big Bear Bass fishing is Manny F. He is the man with all the answers for bass in that lake.Pete

smpboy · Post by **smpboy** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 5:43 pm

this is the best time for big bear bass they should be on beds try spinnerbaits and senkos u should see lots of fish in coves and their not really smart their so if u see them u should be able to catch them.

Scott Robertson · Post by **Scott Robertson** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 11:52 pm

bassin is great at big bear one my favorite local lakes, not sure of the water level but I can help you with some spots if this post is not too late. Scott R