Big Bear Lake - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dsafety · 07-27-2009, 07:33 PM

I will be up there next week but do not plan to bring my kayak. Why, you may ask? Because the water district that runs the lake wants $25 a day to put a boat, (includes kayaks and float tubes), in the water.

The economy in Big Bear is in the tank and the biggest summer draw is the lake. Why would the locals put up with this kind of crap. One would think that the community would be doing everything possible to get tourists to visit. If I had not already booked my vacation, I would be going to a more kayak-friendly place.

Bob

Spyder · 07-27-2009, 07:47 PM

I fished from my yak up there last summer. Paddled all the way from the Village area to the dam. The wind picked up so bad on the way back it looked like the ocean with white caps. First time I thought I was gonna take a swim. Fishing was ok though. I will be back up the with my yak the end of Aug. And yes, it's $25.00 to put your yak in the water.

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07-27-2009, 07:33 PM	#1
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	I will be up there next week but do not plan to bring my kayak. Why, you may ask? Because the water district that runs the lake wants $25 a day to put a boat, (includes kayaks and float tubes), in the water. The economy in Big Bear is in the tank and the biggest summer draw is the lake. Why would the locals put up with this kind of crap. One would think that the community would be doing everything possible to get tourists to visit. If I had not already booked my vacation, I would be going to a more kayak-friendly place. Bob

07-27-2009, 07:47 PM	#2
Spyder Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 169	I fished from my yak up there last summer. Paddled all the way from the Village area to the dam. The wind picked up so bad on the way back it looked like the ocean with white caps. First time I thought I was gonna take a swim. Fishing was ok though. I will be back up the with my yak the end of Aug. And yes, it's $25.00 to put your yak in the water.