Where can I shore fish at Bear Lake?

The east side of Bear Lake is also a great place to fish. Still within the State Park, you'll discover the areas of First Point, South Eden, Cisco Beach, Rainbow Cove, and North Eden here. Trolling and jigging are popular pastimes at Rainbow Cove and Cisco Beach, where boat ramp access is also available.



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When consuming fish from Big Bear Lake, women ages 18-45 and children ages 1-17 may safely eat a maximum of five servings per week of crappie or Rainbow Trout, or one serving per week of black bass species or Common Carp.

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You want to get close enough that you are able to draw some of the trout to your hook, but not so close you get your line caught in the plants. Big Bear Lake has a great deal of stocked fish in it, so Powerbait, worms, or corn are good baits to use.

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Big Bear Lake is open for fishing 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Lake is regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout, with a limit of 5 per day.

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Bear Lake is a natural freshwater lake on the Idaho–Utah border in the Western United States. About 109 square miles in size, it is split about equally between the two states; its Utah portion comprises the second-largest natural freshwater lake in Utah, after Utah Lake.



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The lake is stocked with rainbow trout regularly by the DFG and County hatcheries.

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Winter fishing at Big Bear Lake requires patience. You need to be prepared to wait for your catch. As we briefly noted above, fish tend to feed less frequently during this season, so you will generally need to sit around for a little longer before getting the bite you're looking for.

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Fishing from the Shore The best time for fishing is from just before sunrise to mid-morning or from early sundown until dark.

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Swimming Rules From the Big Bear Municipal Water District: In the summer months, swimming is permitted in Big Bear Lake at your own risk! There are NO lifeguards on duty and swimmers must stay within 50 feet of the shore or within 20 feet of a private dock.

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“Blue-Green Algae is in fact not an algae at all, it is a bacteria (cyanobacteria). This type of bacteria is found in many lakes, ponds, and reservoirs across the world.

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