10 Reason to Fish in California

10 Resons to fish in California:

1. Mexico isn't the only place to fish for Yellowtail, Barracuda, Tuna, Albacore and Bonito - we have them right here in California.
2. No need to go to Alaska for big, hard-fighting Chinook Salmon or huge tasty Halibut - they're already here in California.
3. Don't venture all the way to Florida in search of whopper Largemouth Bass or head for the Keys for giant Billfish - we've got 'em here in California.
4. Why go to Idaho, Montana, or Wyoming to flyfish for trophy Trout? Some of the nation's nicest trout are here in California's beautiful lakes and streams.
5. No reason to go all the way to New Jersey to catch Striped Bass - California's Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in the north and the Colorado River in the southern part of the state are loaded with 'em.
6. Where else in the world can you find Abalone that compare to ours? New Zealand and Australia have them, but the Red Abalone thriving along California's north coast are the largest abalone in the world!
7. Maine isn't the only state in the union with delicious Lobster - California has their own that can be easily caught right off the southern California coast.
8. If you want tasty crabs, there's no need to go all the way to the Chesapeake Bay. Dungeness Crabs are famous the world over for their delicious sweet flavor.
9. For those hankering for a tasty bowl of clam chowder, don't think you have to go all the way to New England. You can dig for your own Clams right here on a California beach.
10. The Southern Bayou isn't the only place to get Cajun-style Catfish. World class catfish live right here in California waters.

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Fishing Big Bear Lake in California

Fishing Big Bear Lake in Southern California 

The cool alpine lake is just a short drive from scorching deserts and inland valleys in Southern California . In fact, Big Bear Lake’s temperatures rarely exceed the 80’s during summertime, which makes it a pleasurable experience for anglers looking for refuge from the heat!

Let the rod and reel do all the work as you sip a cold beverage and wait for fish to nibble on the bait. Reel in the big one or catch some pan fish with the kids. Fishing in Big Bear Lake has become a family tradition where grandpa once caught his first fish. It's also a great getaway away with just the guys to see who can bring in the most fish. You can throw just about anything in your tackle box at the fish and they will bite!
The most popular species of fish found in Big Bear Lake is rainbow trout. It is a first-rate trout fishery lake because its depths allow rainbow trout to thrive, even in the heat of summer. One of the best ways to track down Big Bear’s healthy population of rainbow trout is down rigging deeper waters and trolling leadcore lines at three colors or more. The west end of the lake tends to see a majority of the action during the summer months. Shore anglers fishing near Big Bear Dam will have success with slip bobber setups with power bait or live bait 15 to 18 feet.


Summertime also generates action from a variety of other species, namely largemouth bass. The aggressive northern bass start to get hungry after their mid-summer spawn and will attack just about anything thrown in their direction. Crank baits such as, Rapala Husky Jerks, Luhr Jensen Mini Speed Traps, and plastics fished Carolina or Texas style near docks, rocks and weed beds get good results. Some of the hot spots for bass fishing are Eagle Point and Grout Bay.


Channel catfish are fished throughout the summer. These fish inhale stink baits, mackerel, shrimp or chicken livers, and are on the prowl for a good meal both day and night, so fishing is good all day long. Catfish are primarily found on the east end of the lake near Stanfield cutoff and the East Boat Public Launch Ramp. 

There are a variety of panfish in Big Bear Lake such as bluegill, pumpkinseed and crappie found in and around the south shore, especially at the marina docks. These tasty fish make great fishing for young anglers.

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How To Bait a Hook: Bass Fishing

Fishing is a popular pastime for many anglers throughout the United States. Heading out for small or large-mouth bass is done in almost every state. Bass respond well to live bait such as worms, minnows and crayfish. Baiting the hook requires a bit of technique. Use some time-tested tips to get your bass-hook baited and ready to catch some fish.

For Worms

• Lift a worm from your bait bucket. Push the worm so it goes onto the hook lengthwise.Push the worm body up all the way over the hook, essentially making a "worm sock" out of the bait.
• Push the hook through the main body of the worm. Bring the worm body up past the bend in the hook. Wrap and push the end of the worm onto the hook and up to the first section on the hook. Grab the other end of the worm and push onto the hook; you now have three contact points of the worm through the hook.
  
  

  Minnows

  • Net a minnow out of your bait bucket. Insert the hook through the minnow's lip or nose. The minnow must retain the ability to swim and move through the water. You don't want to kill the minnow, you want it to swim around and to get the bass to notice it.
    
    

    
    

    Crayfish

  • Lift a crayfish out of the bait cooler. Push the hook through the upper back of the crayfish. Roll the bend of the hook completely through the hard back of the crayfish so the barb is facing up and out.
    
    
    Now get out there and enjoy your time fishing!
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