Big Bear Lake

Boating

Big Bear Lake is open to virtually all kinds of boating. A 35 MPH speed limit keeps boats at reasonable speeds for a lake of this size. Although the water is brisk, water skiers, wake boarders, and other water sport enthusiasts enjoy Big Bear Lake throughout the summer. Boat rentals are plentiful and public launch ramps available.

Marinas

Big Bear Lake has a host of great marinas along its shores. Most of them offer overnight slips, marine services, fuel, and other amenities.

Fishing

For trout anglers, Big Bear Lake is sure to be rewarding. Regular plantings of catachable rainbows assure fishermen of a good daily catch. Bass are more challenging, but skilled anglers know how to work the shallows along the north side of the lake. Other fish like carp, bluegill, and catfish are also found in Big Bear.

Campgrounds

Only Serrano Campground is actually on the lake, but Pineknot Campground is nearby. Other National Forest Campgrounds are scattered about the forest within an hour's drive of the lake. A surprising number of group campgrounds are also available. Several RV Parks are found at the lake.

Lodging

Big Bear Lake has a great selection of resorts and lodges, most of them reasonably priced. Many cater to winter ski crowds as well as summer tourists. Cabins are available for rent all around the lake. There is also a good selection of Bed and Breakfasts and a fair number of motels.

Scenery

Big Bear Lake is settled among the mountains in a picturesque setting that is hard to match. Thick forests line many shores, outcroppings of rock jut into the lake, and snow-capped peaks rise in the distance.

Nearby Communities

The community of Big Bear Lake on the northeast side of the lake offers almost anything you would need in the way of stores, restaurants, and services. Across the lake is the small village of Fawnskin. At the east end of Big Bear Lake is Big Bear City and the residential community of Sugarloaf. Two ski resorts are south of the lake - Bear Mountain and Snow Summit.

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