Mon 29 Oct 2007
It doesn’t get any better than it is right now. If you want to catch a trophy fish, get out on the lake as soon as you can. Big # 5 and # 7 Rapalas are the top choice for the big trout, that are eating all the small trout they can catch. Colors to try are Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, silver/ black, gold/black, and Baby Bass.
If you want to catch a lot of fish, and maybe a big one, try Needlefish in Kokanee, Red Dot Frog, Copper Bikini, Silver Bikini, and Gold Bikini.
Best areas to fish have been from Big Bear Marina towards the Observatory, Gillner Point, and Metcalf Bay towards Boulder Bay. Check your drags when you start fishing; not after you have broke off a big fish!
Big Catfish are also on the prowl, and now is the best time to catch a really big one! Heavy line and Night Crawlers, Mackerel, and Shrimp will all produce.
Curt
Fishbigbear.com