Thank you for doing these! My son and I have actually been catching fish lately and your videos and suggestions have been really instrumental to our success. Thank you!!!
That's a super awesome to hear I'm glad to help you guys out. Make sure use a lot of garlic spray made by bang that works really well at the lake you can get it at Walmart.
Good to hear the lake filled, the lake was looking empty with the droughts last couple of years. I live 15 mins from Castaic and hear fishing is doing well so that’s where I’ll be.
Hey man, watched all your big bear vids late last night because i was coming up this morning(october 18 2019). Started early on the north side a few hundred yards from the dam with a leader and nightcrawler. Every cast kept on catching these tiny 4-6 inch rock bass. Got tired of them after a few hours and relocated to a few hundred yards east of the red house on the north shore. Within 20 minutes i hooked into a nice rainbow. First time catching one! On corn powerbait with an 18 inch leader. Thanks so much for the tips!
You were in the right spot!! Nice work out there! Feel free to post up on any video anytime.want some more tips let me know I know some good combinations to use up there that will get you hooked up every time. I'll be there Sunday so stay tuned for some new footage
Sorry caught your comment late I've been out in the field. If you're interested in we'll be reports with the most up-to-date information make sure you sign up on patreon. That's for Windy point it's been hit and miss there is a carp spawn in the area that is keeping the trout away.
Thanks for the info much appreciated . heading out to Big Bear net weekend . usually , fish the Dam slip Bobber rig usually works any new hot spots since this video was shot ? thanks
Thank you, sir! I live in LA and this is one of my go-to lakes. Are there other lakes in the LA area that you think are better (e.g. Pyramid Lake, Lake Gregory, Castaic Lake, etc.)?
Definitely go check out castaic lake really soon they just received 17000 lb of fish that's a lot of trout. It will be good there for a while. Lake Gregory has been tough I would avoid it. Big Bear or Green valley is about it for the San Bernardino mountains
Very informative vid! You mentioned that the north shore (east of the red house) will be "good for another month". I'm going this weekend... so is it not good anymore? If so, how come? And where do you recommend I try? Thanks a bunch boss!
It will be good in certain sections because there are certain shoreline sections east of the red house that have a nice drop off still while there is an area not far from the red House toward the East that are very shallow you have to be able to read the shoreline to understand. I would think most of the North westshore is still pretty good though. I would definitely cast far with a long leader.
Just watched your video but it was 2019 I think and wanted to know if you have one for 2024? If you do then how do I find it. Thanks for doing these as it is a big help!
Castaic lake. 17000 lb of trout recently...the trout fishing will be very good for about two to three more weeks then the fish will move out into deeper water
Hey man! I’m heading out there today and was wondering if these spots still stand as of July 2022? Any updates for shore fishing? Thanks so much!!!! Subscribed!
I am fishing this weekend up there, for this time of year I heard the damn is mostly for bass and also hasn't been stocked at all recently. I was wondering if you have any 2020 updates ?
Big Bear is 4 feet from spilling over but they won't let it get that high so they have drained it a little bit to keep it safe. But yeah it is very full
Hey how are you? I’m going to be heading up there for Father’s Day weekend with my father-in-law what is some good bait and tackle to bring?? Thanks for the video info again 👍🏼
Use a sliding egg sinker set up. 1/4 to 1oz egg sinkers Buy Gulp eggs at walmart. They also have Berkley power eggs. Get orange, yellow or White eggs. Same thing. look in their hook section for #10 or #12 Owner Mosquito hooks. IF they don't have those, buy #18 or #16 treble. Put 1 Gulp Egg on the hook spray it with Garlic spray from BANG (Also at walmart) Make sure from the swivel to the hook is about 3-4ft of line.. Use 2-4lb test. I use 2 on the reel and leader. Set drag so they can pull line, but not too fast. IF you like powerbait, just buy yellow or chartreuse. Spray that with garlic spray too. If you don't know what an egg sinker set up is, go to google, google image search it. Fish the NW Shore near the red house.. if you get there late, fish somewhere between windy point and the red house... favor toward the red house. On that big moon shaped bay near the red house, either be near the red house or or the east side of that same bay. not in the middle. Cast far, leave it when it hits the water, don't adjust line too much. Lots of crap in the water will jack up your set up. Only reel in to re-rig or if you have a fish. Have a great trip
Great stuff here! Can you give m any advice on Mid September fishing. I imagine trout should be more active but is there a sweet spot during this time?
It all depends on morning Lows,. Fish will still be on the very west side and will not spread out to the east until the temps come down. when the Low's hit the 30s the fish will begin to be on the surface early. They won't move East until late October I would stay on the west side until then.
I've always wanted to try my hand in fishing living so close to big bear. is there any tips or anything you could give a first timer? what is good to use, hooks, bait, bobbers? lol how to fish
First thing is the right gear. 6ft to 7'6" ultralight spinning rod. Daiwa Spinnmatic is the cheapest best rod. Amazon that. You need a 10,15,20 series spinning reel. 2lb line by anyone.. izorline from Bass pro is the best in 2lb. 6000 yard spool. you need a egg sinker setup for trout you can Google that and there's a lot of info on that they also called it a sliding egg sinker. Use very long leaders.. number 14,16 or 18 treble hooks. Buy some salmon peach powerbait and roll it over the hook barely covering the hook. Cast out 50-80 feet.
Fishing is going to be really good this fall.. for trout and bass. The water being up will ensure cooler water temps earlier. I would keep an eye on night time temps and if you see temps in the upper 30s fishing should be awesome early morning on top
Well first of all thank you for this video and the ground work. Great job. When you say long leader , are we talking 3 to 4 feet like the good ol days or...…... ? Thanks for your time Brother.
Silverwood, castaic, pyramid, really any other so cal fishing lake. I'm just getting into fishing and videos like this teach so much. Also, do you know if big bear has a decent bluegill season
Garlic and peach powerbait have been working, dam has been pretty slow...tons of tiny trash fresh water skulpin. North shore is best... Throw out a Carolina and leave it out for about 20 minutes near red house. Easy access.
Can you do a Vid or just shoot some advice for bass at this lake? It’s like an enigma I have yet to land one here. Are there just not a lot because of the carp? To cold? Like what’s sup with the LMB and SMB?
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Thank you for doing these! My son and I have actually been catching fish lately and your videos and suggestions have been really instrumental to our success. Thank you!!!
That's a super awesome to hear I'm glad to help you guys out. Make sure use a lot of garlic spray made by bang that works really well at the lake you can get it at Walmart.
That's awesome to hear! Great job Andrew!
Good to hear the lake filled, the lake was looking empty with the droughts last couple of years. I live 15 mins from Castaic and hear fishing is doing well so that’s where I’ll be.
Good to see Big Bear have so much water again!
Heck yeah going to make for great fishing this winter
Thanks! Caught a 4lb rainbow trout thanks to your report!
That's awesome!!!
Thanks so much for this!! It's hugely helpful for those of us who don't know the area very well.
Hey man, watched all your big bear vids late last night because i was coming up this morning(october 18 2019). Started early on the north side a few hundred yards from the dam with a leader and nightcrawler. Every cast kept on catching these tiny 4-6 inch rock bass. Got tired of them after a few hours and relocated to a few hundred yards east of the red house on the north shore. Within 20 minutes i hooked into a nice rainbow. First time catching one! On corn powerbait with an 18 inch leader. Thanks so much for the tips!
You were in the right spot!! Nice work out there! Feel free to post up on any video anytime.want some more tips let me know I know some good combinations to use up there that will get you hooked up every time. I'll be there Sunday so stay tuned for some new footage
Urban Outdoorsman Going up tomorrow morning. Any tips and spots to try?
Never fished big bear, my dad used to take me to green valley lake back in the 60’s stocked rainbows. First time fishing as a kid.
Hi! Im going to fishing tomorrow at Big Bear lake, where is the best spot now in 2020? bass or trout. thank you!
Hey I’m going fishing tomorrow morning. would you still suggest windy point to be my go to spot? thanks love the vids
Sorry caught your comment late I've been out in the field. If you're interested in we'll be reports with the most up-to-date information make sure you sign up on patreon. That's for Windy point it's been hit and miss there is a carp spawn in the area that is keeping the trout away.
What's a good spot for winter
Thanks for sharing this information. So helpful for lowlanders up for a few days. Any updates for June 2021?
Thanks for the info much appreciated . heading out to Big Bear net weekend . usually , fish the Dam slip Bobber rig usually works any new hot spots since this video was shot ? thanks
Report from today will be posted today
Thank you, sir! I live in LA and this is one of my go-to lakes. Are there other lakes in the LA area that you think are better (e.g. Pyramid Lake, Lake Gregory, Castaic Lake, etc.)?
Definitely go check out castaic lake really soon they just received 17000 lb of fish that's a lot of trout. It will be good there for a while. Lake Gregory has been tough I would avoid it. Big Bear or Green valley is about it for the San Bernardino mountains
Pyramid is always good for me
These vids are so informative! Where would you suggest to fish for Crappie?
Perris, or Silverwood. Cuyamaca has a really good crappie bite at times
@@TroutWest thanks! I don't want to assume, is this via boat or shore?
Hey man, thanks for the video!! Really helpful 👍👍👍
Get out there and fish soon, fishing should be really good in the next few weeks on the west side.
@@TroutWest hey, you should go to the other smaller lake nearby, it got stocked. I just don't want to write it down.
Very informative vid! You mentioned that the north shore (east of the red house) will be "good for another month". I'm going this weekend... so is it not good anymore? If so, how come? And where do you recommend I try? Thanks a bunch boss!
It will be good in certain sections because there are certain shoreline sections east of the red house that have a nice drop off still while there is an area not far from the red House toward the East that are very shallow you have to be able to read the shoreline to understand. I would think most of the North westshore is still pretty good though. I would definitely cast far with a long leader.
@@TroutWest Thanks, I'll let you know if I catch my limit ;)
Just watched your video but it was 2019 I think and wanted to know if you have one for 2024? If you do then how do I find it. Thanks for doing these as it is a big help!
We are in production on a 2024 version. Stay tuned.
Nice video. Do you have any info on current conditions at Castaic upper lake and lower lagoon?
Castaic lake. 17000 lb of trout recently...the trout fishing will be very good for about two to three more weeks then the fish will move out into deeper water
Hey man! I’m heading out there today and was wondering if these spots still stand as of July 2022? Any updates for shore fishing? Thanks so much!!!! Subscribed!
Everything is still valid,!
I am fishing this weekend up there, for this time of year I heard the damn is mostly for bass and also hasn't been stocked at all recently. I was wondering if you have any 2020 updates ?
We have a video coming soon on BBL
@@TroutWest perfect I look forward to it !
good video friend a question where do you pay to fish or is it free
It's free at big bear!! Some spots you must have a forest adventure pass to park.
So the water level is coming back up eh?
Big Bear is 4 feet from spilling over but they won't let it get that high so they have drained it a little bit to keep it safe. But yeah it is very full
@@TroutWest Wow, I haven't been there for a while sounds like full pool. Should be good trout fishing!
Hey how are you? I’m going to be heading up there for Father’s Day weekend with my father-in-law what is some good bait and tackle to bring?? Thanks for the video info again 👍🏼
Use a sliding egg sinker set up. 1/4 to 1oz egg sinkers
Buy Gulp eggs at walmart. They also have Berkley power eggs. Get orange, yellow or White eggs. Same thing. look in their hook section for #10 or #12 Owner Mosquito hooks. IF they don't have those, buy #18 or #16 treble. Put 1 Gulp Egg on the hook spray it with Garlic spray from BANG (Also at walmart) Make sure from the swivel to the hook is about 3-4ft of line.. Use 2-4lb test. I use 2 on the reel and leader. Set drag so they can pull line, but not too fast. IF you like powerbait, just buy yellow or chartreuse. Spray that with garlic spray too. If you don't know what an egg sinker set up is, go to google, google image search it. Fish the NW Shore near the red house.. if you get there late, fish somewhere between windy point and the red house... favor toward the red house. On that big moon shaped bay near the red house, either be near the red house or or the east side of that same bay. not in the middle. Cast far, leave it when it hits the water, don't adjust line too much. Lots of crap in the water will jack up your set up. Only reel in to re-rig or if you have a fish. Have a great trip
Great stuff here! Can you give m any advice on Mid September fishing. I imagine trout should be more active but is there a sweet spot during this time?
It all depends on morning Lows,. Fish will still be on the very west side and will not spread out to the east until the temps come down. when the Low's hit the 30s the fish will begin to be on the surface early. They won't move East until late October I would stay on the west side until then.
Any creeks nearby this place that hold trout? Going there to do some MTB'ing and would love to bring my tenkara rod.
Headed up to big bear Monday looking to do some carp fishing. Any tips on any good locations to start poking around ?
Urban Outdoorsman thanks appreciate it. Keep up the great content. 👍🏽
NE shore east of boat ramp might be good. In-between there and Juniper point
I've always wanted to try my hand in fishing living so close to big bear. is there any tips or anything you could give a first timer? what is good to use, hooks, bait, bobbers? lol how to fish
First thing is the right gear. 6ft to 7'6" ultralight spinning rod. Daiwa Spinnmatic is the cheapest best rod. Amazon that. You need a 10,15,20 series spinning reel. 2lb line by anyone.. izorline from Bass pro is the best in 2lb. 6000 yard spool. you need a egg sinker setup for trout you can Google that and there's a lot of info on that they also called it a sliding egg sinker. Use very long leaders.. number 14,16 or 18 treble hooks. Buy some salmon peach powerbait and roll it over the hook barely covering the hook. Cast out 50-80 feet.
Great video! How are things looking now and going into the fall? I'd like to take a trip up there after Labor Day and do some bass fishing. Thanks
Fishing is going to be really good this fall.. for trout and bass. The water being up will ensure cooler water temps earlier. I would keep an eye on night time temps and if you see temps in the upper 30s fishing should be awesome early morning on top
Well first of all thank you for this video and the ground work. Great job. When you say long leader , are we talking 3 to 4 feet like the good ol days or...…... ? Thanks for your time Brother.
Yeah around a 4ft leader. Thank you for tuning in.
This is great, any other cali lakes you could do?
Let me know what lakes you're interested in
Silverwood, castaic, pyramid, really any other so cal fishing lake. I'm just getting into fishing and videos like this teach so much. Also, do you know if big bear has a decent bluegill season
What do you recommend now that there are so many weeds?
Fish the west and NW side.. no weeds yet and the ones that exists are only within a foot of shore. Cast far... Long leaders
Garlic and peach powerbait have been working, dam has been pretty slow...tons of tiny trash fresh water skulpin. North shore is best... Throw out a Carolina and leave it out for about 20 minutes near red house. Easy access.
Any fishing in Bear Creek below the dam?
There are fish in Bear Creek very small.. watch out for rattlesnakes when you hike down
Can you do a Vid or just shoot some advice for bass at this lake? It’s like an enigma I have yet to land one here. Are there just not a lot because of the carp? To cold? Like what’s sup with the LMB and SMB?
Let me see what I can do
Urban Outdoorsman
It’s not from effort me and a few friend have been trying but it seems rough.
Going there next weekend. Which area will be good, first time
North West shore
Thank you
What’s the fishing like in November?
very good
fished the cutoff on the 5th and caught nothin :(
With this heat the fish are definitely on the Westside... Fish the cut off in the winter