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Boating & Fishing Season on Big Bear Lake

Boating & Fishing Season on Big Bear Lake

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Big Bear Lake is a hub for thousands of boaters, anglers, water skiers, and swimmers to enjoy every year. Explore, Play, Relax: The Best of Big Bear Lake’s Water Adventures

Spring through autumn, Big Bear Lake is open for tours, fishing, boating, jet skiing, kayaking and more. The lake is Big Bear’s prime summer recreation hub and with so many ways to enjoy, you’ll want to add some lake fun to your getaway!

Big Bear marinas typically open in April to late May and offer a range of rentals from pontoon boats to fishing boats, kayaks, jet skis, and stand up paddleboards. Select marinas also offer lessons in wakeboarding and waterskiing.

If you’re more into relaxing on the water without manning the captain’s wheel, a lake tour might be just the ticket. A number of scenic tour boats sail daily on the lake offering a little history, a little entertainment, and a whole lot of views.

 

Public Launch Ramps

The Public Launch Ramps are open for all vessels, motorized and non-motorized. Both ramps are located on the North Shore. The East Ramp is close to Stanfield cutoff, near the Discovery Center and the West Ramp is closer to the Big Bear Dam, west of Fawnskin. Launching your vessel is free, but your vessel will need to pass inspection for the Quagga mussel. You will also need to have a Lake Use Permit. Permits can be purchased daily, multiple days or annually. For launching information in day use and permits visit Big Bear Municipal Water District.

 

Big Bear Municipal Water District

Big Bear Lake is managed by the Big Bear Municipal Water District. The organization is responsible for maintaining the water body for safe recreation and a healthy ecosystem for our wildlife.

BBMWD operates and maintains the two public boat launch ramps and provides highly trained staff for the Lake Patrol program. BBMWD also administers the boating permit program and oversees fish stocking, management of wildlife habitat, monitoring water quality, hosting the annual Carp Round-Up, and much more.

 

 

Fishing Records

The official weigh stations for Big Bear Lake are located at Big Bear Municipal Water District (main office), Big Bear Marina, Big Bear Sporting Goods, and Pleasure Point Marina.

  • Blue Catfish: 26.65lbs, Caught 08/19/2016 by Robin Hart
  • Bluegill: 0.45lbs, Caught 05/27/2012 by Clayton Green
  • Channel Catfish: 28.67lbs, Caught 09/05/2011 by Dan Marshall
  • Crappie: 1.68lbs, Caught 06/05/2023 by Scott Eberhard
  • Largemouth Bass: 8.03lbs, Caught 03/31/2020 by Philip Bougie
  • Rainbow Trout: 18.69lbs, Caught 05/24/2009 by Erin Dominguez
  • Smallmouth Bass: 4.08lbs, Caught 05/02/2024 by Julian Shepherd
  • Common Carp: 23.6lbs, Caught 06/10/2006 Taylor Dimecelil

 

 

Launch Ramps & Lake Info

Learn where to launch your own vessel this lake season and make sure you’re taking all the necessary safety measures while enjoying your time on Big Bear Lake. Find life vest laws, swimming rules, pet safety tips, and more. Let’s have a safe lake season!

Ramps & Lake Info

Keep Big Bear Lake Clean

Big Bear Municipal Water District and the community works hard to maintain the safety of Big Bear Lake for visitors and a healthy environment for wildlife. Help us out by disposing of trash in designated bins, cleaning up hooks and fishing line, refraining from feeding wildlife, and adopting a shoreline!

The Adopt-a-Shoreline program is an excellent opportunity for kids, adults and community groups to participate in a great outdoor activity, help the environment, and keep Big Bear Lake beautiful! BBMWD

Big Bear Lake Marinas

Holloway’s Marina & RV Park

398 Edgemoor Rd
Big Bear Lake, California 92315

Pleasure Point Marina, LLC

603 Land Lock Landing
Big Bear Lake, California 92315

Captain John’s Fawn Harbor & Marina

39396 North Shore Dr
Big Bear Lake, California 92333

North Shore Landing

38573 North Shore Dr
Fawnskin, California 92333

Big Bear Marina

500 Paine Ct.
Big Bear Lake, California 92315

Pine Knot Marina-Boat Rentals/Jet Skis

439 Pine Knot
Big Bear Lake, California 92315

Paddles and Pedals

40545 North Shore Ln
Big Bear Lake, California 92315

 

Date And Time

2025-04-01 to
2025-11-01

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