If
the lake is what draws you, bring up a boat and enjoy yourself.
The lake has two public boat launches for easy access to
the water. Or rent a boat from Big
Bear Marina (909/866-3218). Take a lake tour
or a dinner cruise on the Big Bear Queen, a 60-passenger
paddlewheel boat. The 90-minute tour includes narration
of Big Bear history, celebrity homes and fishing sites. Holloway's
Marina (909/866-5706) offers all types of
boats for rent along with canoes, kayaks, paddleboats and
windsurfers. Rent a water-ski package that includes boat,
driver, equipment and instruction and learn a new sport.
Both
marinas rent fishing tackle, licenses and bait. If the
catch is the thing, try Alpine Trout Lakes (909/866-4532)
where success is guaranteed. Picnic and barbeque facilities
on site and for a small charge they will even clean your
fish for you.
Cruise
the lake with Captain John from Captain John's Fawn
Harbor & Marina in Fawnskin (909/866-6478). This romantic
two-hour cruise aboard the quiet electric boat The Serena
casts off several times a day and is also available for
private charters.
If
charter fishing is your thing, try Big Bear Charter Fishing
(909/866-2240) and fish with an experienced guide and rental
equipment. All ages welcome and snacks are included in
this package.
For
the more adventurous, try parasailing at Big
Bear Parasail & Watersports at Pine Knot
Landing (909/866.IFLY). Water skiing and tube tows also
happen from this site.
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Meadow
Park Swim Beach
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end
of Park Ave.
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(909)
866-0135
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picnic,
restrooms and boat permit sales
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MWD
Office
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40524
Lakeview Dr at Paine Rd.
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(909) 866-5796
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picnic,
boat permit sales
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MWD West Launch Ramp
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38925
North Shore Dr.
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(909) 866-2917
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launch
ramp, picnic, restrooms and boat permits
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MWD
East Launch Ramp
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41911
North Shore Dr.
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(909)
866-5200
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launch
ramp, picnic, restrooms and boat permits
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USFS
Meadow's Edge
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North
Shore Ln.
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(909)
866-3437
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picnic,
restrooms
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