Big Bear Troutfest

Big Bear Lake Troutfest is an annual fishing event that takes place in Big Bear Lake, California. The event, usually held in June, attracts fishing enthusiasts from across the region.

Here is Everything you need to know about WON Big Bear Lake Troutfest, registration, event activities, fishing, prizes, and all additional information for Troutfest.

If you are looking for a unique fishing experience in nature, then WON Big Bear Troutfest is the perfect place to be! Every year, hundreds of fishermen come together in the Big Bear Valley, located near San Bernardino Mountains in California, and celebrate their love of angling with an exciting weekend of competitions and social events. Get ready for two full days amidst majestic mountain peaks filled with laughter, knowledge-sharing about trout fishing, and stunning scenery – complete with a hearty helping of camaraderie.

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All event activities including registration will be held at the BBMWD or Big Bear Marina Gravel parking lot.

There will be tens of thousands of dollars in cash and prizes at stake, trophies and prizes for adult big fish winners (men and women’s division), Kids Division (both boys and girls), and the Big Bear community will as always roll out the red carpet for all WON anglers!

Friday, October 4th Anglers check in at the Big Bear Municipal Water District or Big Bear Marina gravel parking lot from 4 pm to 9 pm.  (40524 Lakeview Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315; TEL: 909-866-5796). Anglers will receive their wristband with raffle number on it, a goodie bag, a copy of rules and itinerary, and most importantly, have thier raffle number placed into a raffle bin which makes them eligible to win prizes.  Late sign-ups, if any are available, will also be taken at this time with a $15 late fee assessed.

Saturday, October 5th  Late angler check-in at the Big Bear Marinagravel lot (40524 Lake View Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 909-866-5796) from 6 am to 7 am.  It is strongly recommended however that you use the Friday evening check-in.

Fishing will begin on Saturday morning, October 1st at 7:00 am and continue until 4 pm.  The official tournament scales, located at the Big Bear Marina parking lot, (40524 Lakeview Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA) will be open from 12 pm until 4 pm.  Anglers not in line by 4 pm will not have their fish weighed and their catch will not count towards that day’s competition.  Once you weigh fish, you are done for the day and cannot weigh additional fish or continue to fish.

Sunday, October 6th  Fishing will begin on Sunday morning, October 8th at 7:00 am and continue until 2 pm.  Scales will be open at the Big Bear Marina parking lot from 11 am to 2 pm.  Anglers not in line by 2 pm will not have their fish weighed and their catch will not count towards that day’s competition.  Once you weigh fish, you are done for the day and cannot weigh additional fish. Each angler may weigh only 5 fish per day.

The raffle prize drawing and awards ceremonies will commence around 3:30 pm in the Big Bear Marina parking lot.

We will be awarding 1st through 5th place trophies and prizes for the top adult male, top adult female, top junior male (under 14 years of age), top junior female (under 14 years of age) and overall big fish.  Thousands of dollars in raffle prizes will be raffled off to those in attendance. You must be present to win.  The Blind Bogie cash prizes will also be awarded on Sunday.  Awards should be over no later than 5-5:30 pm to allow everyone the chance to get down the hill before dark.

Since there is no seating in the Big Bear Marina parking lot, it is strongly recommended that you bring folding lawn/beach chairs.

Additionally, due to the crowd size, no dogs will be allowed on BBMWD property during the Troutfest award ceremonies.

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