Big Bear middle of July

[rusn007]

Last time I been to Big Bear was almost 4 years ago. Going up with family for a couple of days and was looking for some insight. Any recommendations are welcomed.
TIA

[bowler]

Last time I been to Big Bear was almost 4 years ago. Going up with family for a couple of days and was looking for some insight. Any recommendations are welcomed.
TIA

Trout near the dam by the red house on the north shore. And if they are not biting put some masa on the hook and catch carp all day.

[Brewcrafter]

Bowler has the location. Look to use slip bobbers with worms/nightcrawlers to keep the bait up out of the salad, OR a suitably long leader if using Powerbait to allow the bait to float above it.
If renting a boat the same general techniques will work in the same general area (the "Trout Triangle") and will allow you to fish deeper, but you also have the flexibility to troll with leadcore - lures of choice being small Rapala or Needlefish.
I like to fish early (wind will come up in the afternoon blowing from the Dam; can be a drag in a pontoon or any high profile boat) and this time of year, there is always the possibility of an afternoon monsoonal thundercell.
Good luck! You definitely have a good plan to get the heck out of the heat and do some relaxation, let us know how it went!!! - Brewcrafter

[bowler]

Bowler has the location. Look to use slip bobbers with worms/nightcrawlers to keep the bait up out of the salad, OR a suitably long leader if using Powerbait to allow the bait to float above it.
If renting a boat the same general techniques will work in the same general area (the "Trout Triangle") and will allow you to fish deeper, but you also have the flexibility to troll with leadcore - lures of choice being small Rapala or Needlefish.
I like to fish early (wind will come up in the afternoon blowing from the Dam; can be a drag in a pontoon or any high profile boat) and this time of year, there is always the possibility of an afternoon monsoonal thundercell.
Good luck! You definitely have a good plan to get the heck out of the heat and do some relaxation, let us know how it went!!! - Brewcrafter

I’ve been going up there since 89. A good website for big bear lake weather is http://www.bensweather.com it has live camera feeds.

[rusn007]

Thanks guys! Going next week - will let you know if anything interesting happens.

[Piss on Myspace]

sounds like the "Perfect Game" plan from Mr. Bowler....definitely didn't strike out on the that one. Ok, ill spare the puns. I went up before the rain yesterday and fished that suggested area. My buddy got 3 on a fly and missed a few more as well. I spent most my time sippin suds stalking the shore with my bow looking for carp. I spoke with a few anglers, basically from the red house to the dam, and the most productive technique was a bobber with their bait suspended underneath..and no, i'm not talking about a slip bobber. And like bowler said, bring some masa if its slow on the trout. Good luck out there, should be cooler than flat land

[bowler]

sounds like the "Perfect Game" plan from Mr. Bowler....definitely didn't strike out on the that one. Ok, ill spare the puns. I went up before the rain yesterday and fished that suggested area. My buddy got 3 on a fly and missed a few more as well. I spent most my time sippin suds stalking the shore with my bow looking for carp. I spoke with a few anglers, basically from the red house to the dam, and the most productive technique was a bobber with their bait suspended underneath..and no, i'm not talking about a slip bobber. And like bowler said, bring some masa if its slow on the trout. Good luck out there, should be cooler than flat land
Yup carp will always be hungry. I haven’t been up there since October and I haven’t fished it since last June.

[twin22s]

I like catching bass on spinnerbaits in the summer, If I have a chance at a smallmouth bass I leave the trout baits in the truck, just me i guess.

[etucker1959]

I like catching bass on spinnerbaits in the summer, If I have a chance at a smallmouth bass I leave the trout baits in the truck, just me i guess.

That's a good answer! lol

[BassinPLS]

I just saw on the Fish & Game emailed newsletter that Big Bear Lake is going to get a trout planting on 7/15/18.

[rusn007]

Quick update: we stayed in Boulder Bay part of the lake (lakefront cabin). Weather was great - high 70s during the day and cooling off after 3pm. With 2 and a 5 year old, I didn't get much fishing. Tried for trout off the dock by the cabin and didn't get any bites on powerbait. Ended up catching and releasing a lot of carp. My 5 year old had a great time pulling one in - so hopefully she will continue to like to fish.

Lot of weeds around the shore and if it wasn't for the dock, even carp would be hard to pull in.

I brought a couple of crawfish traps and kids enjoyed pulling them out and throwing back. Cooked some nice crawfish and overall great time. Time flew by and soon we were heading back home.

[bowler]

Quick update: we stayed in Boulder Bay part of the lake (lakefront cabin). Weather was great - high 70s during the day and cooling off after 3pm. With 2 and a 5 year old, I didn't get much fishing. Tried for trout off the dock by the cabin and didn't get any bites on powerbait. Ended up catching and releasing a lot of carp. My 5 year old had a great time pulling one in - so hopefully she will continue to like to fish.

Lot of weeds around the shore and if it wasn't for the dock, even carp would be hard to pull in.

I brought a couple of crawfish traps and kids enjoyed pulling them out and throwing back. Cooked some nice crawfish and overall great time. Time flew by and soon we were heading back home.

Sounds like you had a great time

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[BALLERONBUDGET]

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Did recon of the area yesterday. Saw handful of fishermen by the dam, but
No fish seen. Water looks like Pea soup and smells bad a bit. Local guy said they don’t
Eat the fish from there right now. Also no snow last winter =super low level. Boulder bay practically
Dried up with many docks on grass now!