Fishing
Permits
The
State of California requires anglers to hold a valid
fishing permit. If you are 16 or older, you need a
license. Fishing licenses are available at most sporting
goods stores and marinas.
There
are restrictions: Generally the catch limit is 5 in
the lakes and two in the streams. Anglers in the wild
streams are encouraged to "catch and release." Some
fishing also restricts the type of equipment you may
use. A basic license is for using one rod at a time.
For more detailed information on hunting and fishing
in California, contact the California
Department of Fish and Game.
Big
Bear
More
information about the lake.
Lake
Fishing
Big
Bear Lake is open for fishing 24 hours a day, 365 days
a year. The Lake is regularly stocked with Rainbow
Trout, with a limit of 5 per day. Other species in
the Lake include large mouth bass, small mouth bass,
bluegill, black crappie, sunfish, carp, channel catfish
and pumpkinseed.
Stream
Fishing
Some
of the best remote stream fishing in California is
in Deep Creek and Bear Creek. They both feature the
illusive native Brown Trout. Maps are available at
the Discovery Center. You will also need an Adventure
Pass to park at the trailheads nearest the stream.
The Brown Trout can only be fished with artificial
lures (no bait) on barbless hooks. There is a limit
of 2 a day on trout 8" or larger. Anglers are encouraged
to "catch and release" in
these areas.
Green
Valley Lake
More
information about the lake.
Shoreline
fishing all year for a nominal fee as well as boat
fishing during daylight hours: trout, bass, catfish
and bluegill
Stream
fishing (wild trout) from Green Valley Creek down to
Willow Creek. Two-fish (8” or longer) limit using artificial
lure with a single barbless hook.
Lake
Arrowhead
Use
of the Lake is limited to members of the Arrowhead
Lake Association. Public fishing is allowed only in
the area around Lake Arrowhead
Village.
Lake
Gregory
More
information about the lake.
Lake
Gregory offers a variety of fishing opportunities for
trout, bass, catfish, crappie, carp and bluegill. Shore
fishing is free year round; boat and float tubing rentals
are also available (909- 338-2233).
Lake
Silverwood
More
information about the lake.
Lake
Silverwood offers shore and boat fishing for trout
and striped bass as well as crappie, catfish, and large
mouth bass There is a local tackle store.
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