Fishing at Jenks Lake | San Bernardino National Forest

[@andyxfish]

They finally reopened!

[@HuckOutdoors]

If we get lucky, maybe they stock it too!

[@andyxfish]

@@HuckOutdoors I want to go check it out today.

[@tiedreamin608]

@@HuckOutdoors just went there today fishing 🎣 water is really low right now. Really hard to do on Shore fishing right now

[@RustyX2010]

My father used to take me fishing there in the 80's and that place used to be really busy.I haven't been back there since 1996.

[@HuckOutdoors]

Water level was dropping, but they fixed the flume, which should help with the water levels.

[@raymondrussell500]

Haven’t fished Jenks in years. We have fished from shore and pier and I have used an inflatable boat Good luck fishing from many areas! When my kids were younger we camped at one or more group camps in the area and would always walk down to the lake!

[@HuckOutdoors]

I used to fish off my float tube on the weekends during thew summer time. Great memories.

[@maupinmaupin1472]

We used to swim in Jenks Lake while attending YMCA camp nearby.

[@HuckOutdoors]

They don't allow swimming anymore.

[@maupinmaupin1472]

@@HuckOutdoors That was in 1964. There was a small area roped off with a floating dock. It was all supervised with swimming from the shore to the dock and back again.

[@Texas_taildraggin]

Just went up there yesterday after watching this video. Sad to report it’s dang near empty. I was told the flume is blocked. Hopefully next week they’ll unclog it. Fish and game showed up and stocked the lake with 200 lbs of trout though! That was cool to watch.

[@HuckOutdoors]

Hopefully the flume is fixed soon.

[@HangingontheTrail]

Great stories and awesome vid 👍👍lol about the shorts around the pants 😂

[@HuckOutdoors]

Dude! When he saw that bear, I never seen him run so fast!

[@yongshim3151]

This video brings a good memory of my family camping nearby Barton flats camping ground. Around 2003 and 2004 this lakes allowed people to swim in a certain area. Water was so cold. It took a while to immerse a whole body to the water. My kid was catching some trout when stocking truck release them through huge pump. Good memory. Also we hiked from South Fork trail to the junction of dry and dollar lake.

[@HuckOutdoors]

Sounds like a great time. Thanks for sharing the memories!

[@kevinbennett2565]

Taking my kids today for the first time my first time up too. It's really cool to hear all of the stories man 🤙

[@HuckOutdoors]

Have fun! It's great to see water in it again.

[@gabepettinicchio7454]

Great memories for me too. I used to fish Jenks in the 70s & 80s. It has really changed. Back then, no paved lot, no fees. I wish they would remove the dead trees, to make room for new greenery. Nice video. Glad it can still be enjoyed.

[@HuckOutdoors]

I heard they removed one of the old trees that fell in the lake. I used to like walking out on it and fishing off of it.

[@gabepettinicchio7454]

@@HuckOutdoors The last time I fished there was in the mid 80s. I had to haul-up a big truck full of stuff needed at an old YMCA Camp. Back then, it was free and you could just walk to the lake and fish. We delivered and then hiked down to Jenks, caught a few Rainbows, toted them back up to the camp and used the large industrial stove and ate them. Awesome time, even for 1 night and 2 days.

[@socalbeauty1516]

Are the fishes there all that small?

[@HuckOutdoors]

Yes, no stocking at Jenks for over a year.

[@erict5878]

I too have many many memories of Jinks Lake as a Boy Scout in the 60's Then there was no dock or picnic areas. we would hike up from Camp Taquitz. I am in my 70's now and the memories are wonderful

[@HuckOutdoors]

So many good times there!

[@LoveSosa2024]

That lake is for the kids to fish at.

[@HuckOutdoors]

Not just for kids.

[@W6RIPRadioAdventures]

Looks Fun. Water level is awesome! Those little guys are hungry!

[@HuckOutdoors]

Jenks is such a great spot to sit back and relax.

[@opb7262]

Excellent story time!

[@HuckOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@foreveryoung8718]

Great video. I plan to be there for camping and fishing soon. Can you recommend fishing gears for beginners?

[@HuckOutdoors]

It's a beautiful lake. My friend put together a video on the subject here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnObf6KbltRqhLM

[@foreveryoung8718]

@@HuckOutdoors Thanks. It is really helpful to me.

[@georgesalcedo2735]

Love this little gem of a lake though during the weekend it gets quite crowded. I heard last year they stocked a few fatties so can't wait to go back. Great video!

[@HuckOutdoors]

Yeah weekdays are key up there!

[@mjwmjw470]

Jenks is still somewhat of a hidden gem. Thx for sharing your stories Jason. Took my mom there 2 mothers day ago and met Bob. He was driving around on a go cart. I think he's been the steward for quite some time. Does keep grounds very clean. Fish were definitely biting that day...happy trails

[@HuckOutdoors]

Bobs a good dude!

[@paullimon4588]

How much to get in?

[@HuckOutdoors]

Believe it is $5 to park.

[@steverochin]

My favorite lake to fish in So Cal. Great video.

[@HuckOutdoors]

Mine too!

[@OutAllDay]

Yep. Lots of bass in there. Probably northern strain ! Jenks is nice !

[@HuckOutdoors]

Yes sir! Northern for sure.

[@Electrozap6001Gaming-fun]

Northern??? I know spotted bass are native to crystal lake

[@debbiea3890]

Nice video. You almost got me a little teary eyed with your reminiscing. You’re very lucky to have those memories, hang onto them. I’ve hiked around that lake and was wondering about the canoes, now I know, thanks!

[@HuckOutdoors]

Thanks for watching Debbie! Hope to get the parents up there this summer!

[@ycbuilders4392]

hey, sweet video new subscriber here. Question what rod and setup did you have going? Thanks in advance.

[@HuckOutdoors]

Thanks for the sub. It was a Diawa Presso rod a Pflueger President XT reel.

[@brettoetting]

Great video! I’m glad to see what Jenks looks like in May. I’m usually there later in the season when the milfoil takes over. Gonna try to make it this coming May and throw some bass lures that I can’t with all the weeds. Caught a 5# a few years ago, guess I’m still chasing it. Probably drag the kayak or Packfish 7 along.

[@HuckOutdoors]

I heard they are getting no more trout stocks for the season. I need to get my float tube out there!

[@brettoetting]

@@HuckOutdoors last DFG stock was in June but there are plenty of holdovers. Much easier to hook out on the water compared to pounding the bank. Some shore fishermen were nailing trout on a bobber and worm tho. I got mine casting a Ned Rig for bass, I just ended up with trout.

[@derekh7041]

Sweet upload man! I relate 100 % outdoor wilderness memories. BOOYAH BUDDY!

[@HuckOutdoors]

Right on! Thanks for the support!

[@SEMIRNSM]

They just restocked it an the snow filled it up the fish are bitting I been there 4 time already before summer started

[@BackcountryWanderer]

Man it's been awhile since I have been to Jenks, last time I went the water was super low. Really enjoyed listening to your old memories of the lake and of your dad. Most of my fondest memories are of camping and fishing with my dad when I was a kid. Definitely memories that will last a lifetime. Thanks for sharing.

[@HuckOutdoors]

Yeah with such a wet winter, we got lucky and the lake will be full all year long.

[@panchopachangas4450]

I haven’t been there since I was in elementary school. I use to go camping up there with my neighbors.

[@HuckOutdoors]

Time to go back!

[@panchopachangas4450]

Huck Outdoors definitely! Hopefully my son is up for the drive.

[@hike2bhuman110]

Makes me wanna go fishing, the background @ 10:30 just awesome post card quality. 👍🏻

[@HuckOutdoors]

You'd love it there!

[@hike8181]

Great video

[@HuckOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@trout_spankn_dominoeacosta6914]

Do you think that lakes still good for trout. My buddy is there now. Been there for a week. An hasnt caught any. Except.like 4 bro. Thats crazy an hes float tubing it. Been wanting to go. But dont know where to start. Bro. Im coming from oc. An really dont wanna drive that long all ghe way up there. So whata aome good spots right now bro for trout? Ty

[@HuckOutdoors]

I would say it's not worth it. It hasn't been stocked in a long long time. Right now your better bets are Big Bear from a boat or Green Valley from a boat.

[@trout_spankn_dominoeacosta6914]

@@HuckOutdoors gvl for trout now?? I just heard big bears too packed an hardly anywear to fish an that ttout are there but aint biting. Hear that theres some lil lakes around big bear like streams. You any that habe some good decent size trouts bro. Ty for ur help man. An keep up the great videos g

[@HuckOutdoors]

Nevermind on GVL. They just said they have not stocked in a while. Streams may be ok like the Santa Ana River, but they have not been stocked in a while either.

[@trex3852]

Great story. Reminds me of when Pops was around 1970's out fishing Ca coast.

[@HuckOutdoors]

Great memories.

[@Charlieg01]

I really enjoyed this one would be great to get your mom n dad to tell there side of your camping trips, sounds like they did a great job showing you the lay of the land hip hip to them for teaching you to be You!

[@HuckOutdoors]

Maybe on the next one!

[@CatchCatchFish]

Great video as always Huck. Glad to see it full of water and snow up n the hills. Wish it was always this way!

[@HuckOutdoors]

Santa Ana River was flowing good too!

[@easleyrider]

Awesome video. My grandpa has a lot of good memories at Jenks as well. Think of all the generations that have great memories at places like those. The same scenery as generations just flow through. Bass fishing there looks like it's going to be good when those babies get full size.

[@HuckOutdoors]

There are some HUGE bass in there!

[@brenthelton5674]

Glad to see Jenks to the top as always good work Jason, fun stuff.

[@HuckOutdoors]

Thanks Brent!

[@neilrichey1998]

man, it looks great this year!

[@HuckOutdoors]

Yes it does

[@GettingBentWithBo]

Do you remember what you were using for bait / lures?

[@HuckOutdoors]

Been a while but I believe mostly Sierra Slammer Jigs.

[@OfficialParkit]

Gonna try fishing there Wednesday. Was the matted grass bad?

[@HuckOutdoors]

Not that bad at all.

[@christophermeza7325]

Always wanted to check that place out 👍

[@HuckOutdoors]

You can camp near by too!

[@Electrozap6001Gaming-fun]

I wish Sierra slammers still sold the 1/64 oz jigs

[@HuckOutdoors]

That would be nice

[@josemedina-dw9re]

i'm taking my two boys fishing there tomarrow

[@HuckOutdoors]

Good luck

[@georgesalcedo2735]

Hope you did well, worms are always a pretty sure bet when fishing here.

[@chadsnowball1211]

Are there bigger bass?

[@HuckOutdoors]

I've seen them up to 5-6 pounds.

[@sarahcielo4533]

Great video I was looking for a good place to take my four sons fishing and this place looks great. Thanks!

[@HuckOutdoors]

Good luck!

[@rebeccajosteelman563]

Been a long time since I've been here ~ inspires to visit.

[@HuckOutdoors]

Its getting a little weedy again.

[@brandensoutdoorb-channel8084]

I heard of jenks but never tried

[@HuckOutdoors]

Great lake, right down the road is 7 oaks resort with one of the best burgers in so cal!

[@brandensoutdoorb-channel8084]

@@HuckOutdoors I'm going to the lake Gregory derby this Saturday the 18th

[@HuckOutdoors]

@@brandensoutdoorb-channel8084 Good Luck! I'll be opening up the lookout tower I work at.

[@ridiculousfishr9812]

Thank you for doing this video. I took my son this morning and we caught 5 bass (he caught one that was a really nice size). Do they stock bass here along with the trout plants? I thought we only had trout in our mountain lakes. Also, do you happen to know if they are stocking the Santa Ana river? I've really been studying your videos to help my son and me catch fish. Thank you again for making these videos and adding so many helpful hints along the way.

[@CatchCatchFish]

They don't stock bass there, but someone planted them there years ago and they naturally reproduce there, unlike the sterile trout

[@HuckOutdoors]

Bass are reproducing on their own there! Santa Ana River is on the DFW trout stock list, but I do not know if they stocked it or not. Good Job on the Bass!

[@kendrickmuii2660]

thanks camping here memorials day

[@HuckOutdoors]

Have fun!

[@storymaster92]

Havent been there since early 2000s. Wasnt there more vegatation?

[@HuckOutdoors]

Some years there is more then others in the water.

[@joe2a]

Just came across your channel. Cool video, man. Looking forward to watching your other videos. Thinking of hitting this lake this weekend. I'm out of Hesperia.

[@Whiskey6Radio]

Great video man. My son and I will be up there this Sunday to hike in early and catch the sunrise. What were you using?

[@kendrickmuii2660]

Sierra Slammer Mini Swimbait. says in the description

[@HuckOutdoors]

Sierra Slammer Mini Swimbait - Grasshopper.

[@Whiskey6Radio]

kendrick muii guess I should of read the description first lol

[@normwitt5449]

What rod and reel were you using?

[@HuckOutdoors]

Presso Rod, and a Pflueger President XT Reel.

[@mobiltec]

I too have always wanted to fish that lake. I left the area at the end of the drought. LOL I think your camera makes it look much larger than it really is. I've only seen it from Google Earth but it didn't look that big.

[@HuckOutdoors]

It's a decent size lake. Lots of shoreline to fish, Maybe a mile and a half of shoreline.

[@alfonsocasillas7290]

Great video great stories your fish are a lot bigger than Charlie’s good times

[@HuckOutdoors]

LOL!!!!

[@supmace_]

Great video! Can you disperse camp around jenks lake since its part of the SB National Forest

[@HuckOutdoors]

There are some yellow post sites nearby.

[@HeliJim400]

Cool memories bud, I was tubing there once and the stock truck showed up. I must have caught and released 30 fish that day.

[@HuckOutdoors]

Oh man! Lucky you!

[@Matthew-Dunn]

#flshslayer great time! Those memories will last forever. Thanks for sharing that story with us!

[@HuckOutdoors]

Great lake to take the dogs to!

[@Garagemonkey11575]

Who’s watching this with my wife she wants to know who you are and how you can catch all those fish and I never catch any

[@HuckOutdoors]

Time on the water helps.

[@WealthandTravelonaDime]

great video the backdrop almost dont look real its so pretty.

[@HuckOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@dontrujillo1634]

Was up there early this week. Caught almost as many as you on a streamer and a 5wt. Taking the 3wt next time.

[@HuckOutdoors]

That should be a blast!

[@uncleknife9887]

Shit man, this is like my 4th video of yours in a row & they all ruled...I guess you could say I'm "Hooked on Huck" (In a non-gay way)Lol. Thank's for all the killer local footage pal. For an outdoor loving, old school so-cal mofo like myself, it's been pretty bitchen checking put all those spots again, most of which I hadn't seen in years. I'll be looking forward to more of your cool trail hiking videos, I dig on those. GOD Bless!

[@HuckOutdoors]

Thanks for all the support! lol Hooked on Huck!

[@panchopachangas4450]

I remember there was a tree on the trail that smelled like vanilla. It never got old smelling the bark on that tree. Now that I think about it we probably look like the girl in Superstar talking to the tree. 😂😂

[@HuckOutdoors]

LOL!!! That would be the Ponderosa Pine!

[@josebanales9514]

I haven't been there. Looks beautiful and peaceful. Thanks for sharing your memories. I bet you had a blast there as kid. I grew up in México and those memories with my father fishing and hunting as a kid are still fresh in my mind and heart.

[@HuckOutdoors]

Memories that last a lifetime!

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Heck yeah just got home from work and a New Huck outdoors to watch! Awesome!

[@HuckOutdoors]

Woo Hoo!!!