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Contact Info
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
- Phone:
- 909-866-5796
Basics
- Location:
- Mountainous
- Size:
- Length: 7 miles
Average Width: 1 mile
Shoreline: 22 miles - Max. Depth:
- 72 feet
- Elevation:
- 6743 feet
- Season:
- Year-round
Description
Big Bear Lake is a purely snow-fed reservoir, a clean and clear lake that draws a lot of recreational interest throughout the year. Resort town Big Bear Lake serves as a convenient springboard for water-based activity, close to assorted boat launches and marinas. Consequent to the water temperature and submerged obstacles around the shore, swimming is discouraged outside of designated areas. Pleasure boating and angling are permitted year-round
Rainbow Trout is the big fish in this particular reservoir, but Bluegill, largemouth Bass, and Pumpkinseed also lurk locally.
Fishing
Fish:
Smallmouth Bass
Catfish
Bluegill
Crappie
Pumpkinseed
Rainbow Trout
Details
Location:
Size:
Average Width: 1 mile
Shoreline: 22 miles
Max. Depth:
Elevation:
Season:
Amenities
Water Features
- Boat Ramp
- Modern Restrooms
- Fishing Pier
- Drinking Water
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Campground
- Cabins
- RV Dumping Facilities
Water Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Water Skiing
Water Services
- Bait Shop
- Boat Rentals
- Concessions
- Convenience Store
- Food Service
- Fuel Available
- Motorboat Rentals
- Personal Watercraft Rentals
- Restaurant
- Rowboat Rentals
- Sailboat Rentals
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
- From San Bernardino
- Take Highway 330 from Bernardino and through Running Springs.
- There, the highway will intersect with State Route 18.
- Take Route 18 past Arrowbear and Snow Valley, over Lake Summit.
