An annual fishing derby taking place next month at Big Bear Lake could net some lucky fishermen thousands in cash. The annual Fishin’ for $50K Trout Derby will take place on the weekend of June ...

“We plan to be making fish within a year,” said Mike Stephenson, the district’s lake manager. In its first phase, the hatchery will grow trout exclusively for Big Bear Lake.

Famed bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow briefly flew the coop July 4 during Big Bear Lake fireworks celebration. By late ...

Big Bear Lake now open for fishing, boating and private tours. By Rob McMillan. Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Despite the cooler temperatures, the lake officially reopened Tuesday, signifying the ...

While hundreds of San Diegan anglers wait for the April 29 trout opener in the mountain lakes of the Eastern Sierra, Big Bear Lake, in the nearby San Bernardino Mountains, is producing some large ...

Pair of fishermen catch $10k fish in Big Bear 00:32. A pair of fishermen struck gold while fishing over the weekend at Big Bear Lake, each reeling in their own fish worth $10,000.

BIG BEAR, Calif. (KABC) -- Officials in Big Bear are responding to concerns over hundreds of dead fish that are washing up on shore near the lake. The photos were sent to Eyewitness News by Big ...

It's also recommended to use a big Needlefish, Kastmaster, flatfish, broken-back Rapala or large spinning lure to entice a strike from the fish in Bear Lake. Experiment with different depths until ...

In December 2022, the water level at Big Bear Lake was just below 55 feet, ... The deeper lake also supports fish spawning, producing a better ecosystem all around, Lamson said.