Big Bear Lake, CA Fishing Trip — February

Your Big Bear Lake, CA Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 51°F / Low 36°F2.7" rain · 5 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in February

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

February Weather in Big Bear Lake

51°F
Avg High
36°F
Avg Low
2.7"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

3 Guides Matched

$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.

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

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass count as one species group for the purposes of bag limits. Review specific water body regulations for exceptions.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Check specific regulations for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and other water bodies as special rules may apply.

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific regulations for the water body you intend to fish, as some locations may have specific limits.

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