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With various lakes and streams throughout the San Bernardino Mountains, there are many options and styles of fishing available for anyone from novice to pro. The State of California requires all persons 16 and older hold a fishing license, even on the private lake of Lake Arrowhead. You can purchase fishing licenses at various stores and locations both on and off the mountain. Where to buy a fishing license Silverwood Lake State Recreational Area
Lake Gregory Trout, bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill - The trout fishing is usually very good with plenty of five-fish limits caught using Power Bait, Super Dupers, Kastmasters and Rooster Tails. Trolling from rental boats ($20/half-day, $40/all-day) is available and quite productive, especially if you bring or rent an electric motor. Float tubing is also available (rent $5.00/day) and, of course, shore fishing, which is free. Please call (909) 338-2233 for more information on hours and rental information. Lake Gregory also holds and annual Free Youth Fishing Derby every June fir kids under 16 as well as a big tagged fish Fishing Derby four times a year with a $2,000.00 top prize and hundreds of smaller prizes! Visit our Living Lake Arrowhead Blog for weekly events. Lake Arrowhead Please note that there is no public fishing on Lake Arrowhead. Only ALA members and their guests are allowed to fish Trout, Kokonee Salmon, Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish and Carp. Arrowhead Lake Association members and guests have the opportunity to catch a nice variety of fish year round. Trout fishing tends to be the most popular with the lake being stocked throughout the season. However bass and crappie fishing is quickly gaining popularity. For more information, contact the Arrowhead Lake Association at (909) 337-2595. Deep Creek and Bear Creek Two of the premier wild trout streams in Southern California have benefited greatly from this past winter's snow and rain. After years of drought, both streams are up and running and should be producing some fine catches. While most Southern California streams hold trout to the six to ten inch class, these two streams are notable exceptions. Their limited access and rugged terrain have a lot to do with it. You have to be a dedicated stream angler to fish them. Deep Creek has long been recognized by those in the know as a prime big trout stream. It has, by Southern California's standards, a large population of browns and rainbows and some BIG fish! Above its confluence with Holcombd Creel, there are mostly rainbows. Further downstream lie some very large browns. Further up the mountain is another good producer of wild brown trout. Running clear and cool below Big Bear Dam, Bear Creek also supports a good population of rainbows and, some say, a few salmon. While I've never seen a salmon caught out of the stream, it is known they live in Big Bear Lake, so it is possible. Two trailheads east of Snow Valley Ski Resort, provide good access to the stream below. Effective gear in these streams would be similar to what you would use in any of the smaller Sierra waters. Please remember, when fishing in the wild trout area...practice catch and release to insure fishing for future generations! Forest service maos are available for $2.00 from the Arrowhead Ranger Station for the Deep Creek area. Stop by their office on Highway 18, near Arrowhead Villas Rd or call (909) 382-2782. Maps for the Bear Creek area are available from the Big Bear Ranger Station near Fawnskin. Call (909) 866-3233 for more information. Green Valley Lake
Big Bear Lake Fishing in Big Bear Trout, Large and Small Mouthed Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Pumpkinseed and Carp - Famed for its annual May Trout Classic that draws a full field of 400 anglers every year. Big Bear Lake is stocked regularly by the Department of Fish and Game with catchable sized rainbows and by the Fishing Association with fish up to 16 pounds. You can fish from the shore, bring your own boat, or rent one from one of the many marinas. Various colors of Power Bait, "still fished" or "drifted", are always effective as well as trolled or cast C.D. Rapalas, Super Dupers, Needlefish and Flashers with 1/2 a crawler. While you can fish 24 hours a day 365 days a year, (no ice fishing), Spring and Fall tend to be the best in this altitude lake. Stream Fishing in Big Bear Some of the best remote stream fishing in California is in Deep Creek and Bear Creek. They both feature the illusive native Brown Trout. Maps are available at the Discovery Center. You will also need an adventure pass to park at the trailheads nearest the stream (available at any forest ranger station as well as various local vendors throughout the mountain). The Brown Trout can only be fished with artificial lures (no bait) on barbless hooks. There is a limit of 2 a day on trout 8" or larger. Anglers are encouraged to catch and release" in these areas. Alpine Trout Lakes If the catch is the thing, try Alpine Trout Lakes (909/866-4532) where success is guaranteed. Picnic and barbeque facilities on site and for a small charge they will even clean your fish for you.
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Known for its huge striped bass, crappie, catfish, largemouth bass and trout, this lake has something for everyone. Popular lures for the stripers and large mouth bass are the big Rapalas, Z-Plugs, and shad imitators such as the Shad Rap, fished on heavier tackle. Using a good attractant, like the Poer Bait Jelly will mask human scents and get more stikes. Bait for stripers and catfish include mackeral, anchovies and nightcrawlers. Silverwood Lake offers fishing boats and motors for rent, allow float tubing or...just fish right from shore. Park entrance is $6.00 per car and $5.00 to launch a boat. Bait, supplies, snacks, etc are available at the marina store.
the lake. Boat launching is also for ALA members only and boat rentals are not available on Lake Arrowhead.
Great fishing fun for the family! Easy to get to and usually stocked full! Trout, Bass, Catfish and Bluegill are all available out of Grass Valley Lake. The lake has been heavily planted with trout from Fish and Game. Use Power Bait, Zeke's or Sierra Gold on a light, 3 lb leader or a cast -a-bubble in the deep water. Super-Dupers, Kastmasters, Rapalas, Trout Teasers and lures are all great choices, early or late in the day.