Conditions on Big Bear Lake are changing once again! With water temperatures going down and oxygen levels coming up, the lake is starting to turnover well ahead of schedule. Water temperatures are uniform top to bottom at 64 degrees and oxygen levels are over 5 parts per million from the east to the west. With no true migration from from east to west this year the trout are already back in the east end and should be able to take up residence virtually anywhere in the lake. With little boat or fishing pressure, the Big Bear Bow's should start going wide open!

Whatever your favorite method of fishing for trout is, it should work now and for weeks to come. Trolling with leadcore line is the best way to fish the lake. If you don't have leadcore don't be afraid to troll the surface with straight mono. Bait anglers can score trout in their favorite spots, or by drift fishing the lake.

Look for large holdover fish to start showing as the waters continue to cool and more trophy trout are planted for the up coming TroutFest slated for October 6 & 7. Now is the time to get your gear ready and enjoy the best trout fishing in SoCal this fall.