Travel to Big Bear City (Fishing Edition)

Fishing Big Bear Lake in Southern California 

The cool alpine lake is just a short drive from scorching deserts and inland valleys in Southern California . In fact, Big Bear Lake’s temperatures rarely exceed the 80’s during summertime, which makes it a pleasurable experience for anglers looking for refuge from the heat!

Let the rod and reel do all the work as you sip a cold beverage and wait for fish to nibble on the bait. Reel in the big one or catch some pan fish with the kids. Fishing in Big Bear Lake has become a family tradition where grandpa once caught his first fish. It's also a great getaway away with just the guys to see who can bring in the most fish. You can throw just about anything in your tackle box at the fish and they will bite!
The most popular species of fish found in Big Bear Lake is rainbow trout. It is a first-rate trout fishery lake because its depths allow rainbow trout to thrive, even in the heat of summer. One of the best ways to track down Big Bear’s healthy population of rainbow trout is down rigging deeper waters and trolling leadcore lines at three colors or more. The west end of the lake tends to see a majority of the action during the summer months. Shore anglers fishing near Big Bear Dam will have success with slip bobber setups with power bait or live bait 15 to 18 feet.

Summertime also generates action from a variety of other species, namely largemouth bass. The aggressive northern bass start to get hungry after their mid-summer spawn and will attack just about anything thrown in their direction. Crank baits such as, Rapala Husky Jerks, Luhr Jensen Mini Speed Traps, and plastics fished Carolina or Texas style near docks, rocks and weed beds get good results. Some of the hot spots for bass fishing are Eagle Point and Grout Bay.

Channel catfish are fished throughout the summer. These fish inhale stink baits, mackerel, shrimp or chicken livers, and are on the prowl for a good meal both day and night, so fishing is good all day long. Catfish are primarily found on the east end of the lake near Stanfield cutoff and the East Boat Public Launch Ramp. 

There are a variety of panfish in Big Bear Lake such as bluegill, pumpkinseed and crappie found in and around the south shore, especially at the marina docks. These tasty fish make great fishing for young anglers.

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California Coast Surf Trip

California Surf Trip 

Have you or any of your friends wanted to surf or explore the California coastline? We have planned a trip from San Diego all the way up to the California - Oregon Border. We have a list of campsites and some supplies you might need. So check out this incredible. 

Day 1: San Diego 

Campsite 1: South Carlsbad State Beach

This popular bluff-top campground is located 3 miles south of Carlsbad, 50 miles north of San Diego. South Carlsbad SB Campground, the large bluff-top campground, is very popular, especially in summer. Stairs lead from the campground to the beach. Offers swimming, surfing, scuba diving, fishing, picnicking, and a camping.

Day 2: San Clemente 

Campsite 2: San Clemente (SB Campground)

​​San Clemente State Beach is located at the south end of the city of San Clemente, California. The area around San Clemente is known for its ocean, hill, and mountain views, a pleasant climate and its Spanish Colonial style architecture.

Day 3: Malibu 

Campsite 3: Leo Carrillo (SP)

Leo Carrillo State Park has 1.5 miles of beach for swimming, surfing, windsurfing, surf fishing and beachcombing. The beach also has tidepools, coastal caves and reefs for exploring. Giant sycamores shade the main campgrounds. The park also features back-country hiking with a lot oh hiking trails. Campsites have a fire ring and a picnic table. 

Day 4: Big Sur 

Campsite 4: Pfeiffer Big Sur SP Campground

On the western slope of the Santa Lucia Mountains, the peaks of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park tower high above the Big Sur River Gorge. This is a place where the land, the sea, and forests of giant redwoods adjoin in a rugged landscape jigsaw puzzle.In winter, temperatures range from the 20s to the 50s. Summer mornings bring fog, which usually burns off by midday.

Day 5: San Francisco 

Campsite 13: Half Moon Bay SB Campground 

Four miles of broad, sandy beaches stretch out to welcome visitors to Half Moon Bay. This picturesque setting is ideal for sunbathing, fishing and picnicking. The Francis Beach campground has 52 family sites, some suitable for tent camping, others for trailers or recreational vehicles.

Day 6: Redwood Country 

Campsite 14: Manchester SP Campground 

Manchester State Park features a beach, sand dunes, and flat grasslands, with nearly 18,000 feet of ocean frontage. The beach line curves gently to form a "catch basin" for sea debris, which accounts for the volume of driftwood found here. Five miles of gentle, sandy beach stretches southward towards the Point Arena Lighthouse. One of the main attractions is the excellent steelhead fishing in the park’s two streams, Brush Creek and Alder Creek. 

Day 7: California - Oregon Border 

Campsite 17: Jedediah Smith Redwoods SP Campground 

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park is the last in a long string of redwood parks that stretch up Northern California's coast. A few miles inland from the ocean, the park is densely forested with huge ancient trees. In fact, it contains seven percent of all the old-growth redwoods left in the world. No roads or trails mark "Jed Smith's" core--just pure, primeval majesty. 

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