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Big Bear Lake, CA Fishing Trip — August

Your Big Bear Lake, CA Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 60°F1.6" rain · 4 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

8 species
Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
WalleyeFair
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Big Bear Lake

81°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
1.6"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

3 Guides Matched

Big Bear Marina - Big Bear Marina
Big Bear Marina

Big Bear Marina

4.5(971)Top Rated

Big Bear Marina is Big Bear Lake's premier place for boat rentals, waverunner rentals, wakeboarding and skiing guide, fishing charters, tackle shop, fish weigh station, boat slip rentals, and more!

Big Bear Lake, California
Fish Big Bear Charter Service - Fish Big Bear Charter Service
Fish Big Bear Charter Service

Fish Big Bear Charter Service

4.9(46)Top Rated

Fish Big Bear Charter Services is the most experienced and fun fishing tour guide on Big Bear Lake. Master Angler Sean Rabago brings over 25 years fishing experience on Big Bear Lake to make your day a success.

Big Bear Lake, California
Big Bear Charter Fishing - Big Bear Charter Fishing
Big Bear Charter Fishing

Big Bear Charter Fishing

4.7(16)Top Rated
Big Bear Lake, California
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Brown Trout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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California Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$54.00
Non-Resident$145.94
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Ocean enhancement and report card stamps may be required.

Buy License Online — California

Species Regulations

Brown Trout
Season:Varies by water body; check specific regulations.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No more than one trout may exceed 20 inches. Some waters have specific size restrictions; check regulations.

Many waters have special regulations, including catch-and-release only. Check the specific water body regulations before fishing.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for special closures or restrictions.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Varies by water body; check specific regulations.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No more than one trout may exceed 20 inches. Some waters have specific size restrictions; check regulations.

Many waters have special regulations, including catch-and-release only. Check the specific water body regulations before fishing.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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