San Bernardino County · reservoir · 2,820 acres
Big Bear Lake
Stocked 14× since 2025 · CDFW
Big Bear Lake is a reservoir in San Bernardino County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 26, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from CDFW; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
85°
63°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
87°
64°
12 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
88°
68°
11 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 28 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 10 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 2 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Sep 28 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 10 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 20 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
When does Big Bear Lake get stocked?
Going by 14 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in July.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Grout Creek1.4 mi
- Cedar Lake1.7 mi
- Simmons Trout Lake2.8 mi
- Bluff Lake3.2 mi
- Converse Creek4.8 mi
- North Fork Bear Creek5.0 mi
- Jenks Lake6.7 mistocked Jul 26, 2026
- Deer Creek7.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Bear Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Bear Lake?+
Big Bear Lake is stocked with Trout in San Bernardino County, California, most recently on Jul 26, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Big Bear Lake get stocked?+
Going by 14 records since 2025, stocking at Big Bear Lake peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Big Bear Lake?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Big Bear Lake?+
Big Bear Lake is a reservoir in San Bernardino County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Jul 26, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.