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Big Bear Lake

Located in the San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear Lake is a prime tourist destination with everything from fishing to swimming and waterskiing. For the angler, Big Bear Lake offers outstanding trout fishing, and decent warm water fishing also. Located near San Bernardino
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Fish Species in Big Bear Lake:

We have 10 fish species listed for this lake, including a couple of bass, some panfish, a few rough fish, and a trout. Log in and join FxR+ for a full detailed list.
Big Bear Lake on FishExplorer has 18 historic conditions reports, 13 historic water temperature updates, 19 historic status updates, 13 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports

We have cataloged 63 reports for Big Bear Lake, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
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11.19.15
Water Tmp:  04.25.14
Level:  04.25.14

Conditions Report

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Big Bear Photos

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Big Bear Lake

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Master Angler Records

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General Details

Located 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles, Big Bear Lake is surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest. The reservoir is a snow-fed from the surrounding area. Its two tributaries are Bear Creek... Log in for additional details...

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Camping

We have 5 camping areas listed at or near, and a short note about camping around Big Bear Lake. Log in for details. Join FxR+ to gain access to our full database of lakes and rivers and additional features and information.

Boating

We have 3 boat ramps listed, and a short note about boating at Big Bear Lake. Log in for details. Join FxR+ to gain access to our full database of lakes and rivers and additional features and information.

Directions, Fees, Misc

Managing Agency

Big Bear Municipal Water District
40524 Lakeview Drive
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-5796
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Directions

Courtesy of Big Bear Lake Water District:

From the Los Angeles area
Take Interstate 10 Eas...

Fees

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Big Bear Lake Stocking Data

No stocking records recorded for this lake.

Weather, Sun & Moon

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Lake Imagery/Maps

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Top Reporters

#Last RptNickName
443/20/2013 BeastModeVet
104/25/2014 StevenJE
48/28/2015 Flyrodn
32/23/2012 bigbearfish
211/19/2015 culinarypunk
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