Big Bear Lake activities

Big Bear Lake is home to many activities all year round. Big Bear Lake is Southern California 's most popular mountain resort. Big Bear Lake is about 8,000 foot above sea level.

Big Bear Lake activities  include:

• lake activities around the Big Bear Lake area
• boating
• fishing
• swimming
• swim beach
• water sports
• parasailing

What fish are found in the Big Bear Lake?

Big Bear Lake has many fish. The native fish include trout, bass, catfish, and bluebill.

Swim beach

Swim beach is located at 41220 Meadow Park, Big Bear Lake, CA. The phone number of the Swim beach is 866-9700.  Call that number for hours. Season passes are available for swim beach in Big Bear Lake. Lifeguards are in attendance.

Swimming pool and lessons are available through Park and Creation or at local summer camps. The Swim beach is closed when water levels are low.

Big Bear Cruise

Mid may through October there are 90 minute paddlewheel day cruises on the Big Bear Queen for the family to see all the lakes sites.

Swimming in Big Bear Lake

Swimming is allowed within 50 feet of shore and in designated swim areas. Within 20 feet of a private dock and when waterskiing or doing other water sports.