A Must Watch!! My 1st time Exploring this Beautiful Lake!

[@chiefknowstomuch]

Big Bear Lake , dare I say the most beautiful lake in southern California? Snow Summit was my second home back in the early 90's when I was in my teens and 20's snowboarding. Now I'm in my early 50"s and enjoying the 4x4 life. Sin City Outdoors content never disappoints!

[@Mr05sti]

Lake Tahoe is prettier

[@chiefknowstomuch]

@@Mr05sti It definitely is, thee nicest in all of Cali. But that is why I said southern, there are many gorgeous lakes in the Sierra's

[@austism1]

Not even close bud.... Your missing all of northern Nevada, ESPECIALLY TAHOE....big bear is a dump, absolutely congested and the fishing sucks, and the beaches suck.... oh and it's loaded with Communist liberals.

[@geraldoyo1]

@@Mr05sti it's not in Southern California though.

[@droptopp3479]

only beautiful if the lake is full, theres many expensive houses by the lake that doesnt have water

[@Cowboysson]

I’ve been going to Big Bear since I was a little kid and it’s my favorite local lake. I only live a little over a hour away so it’s a quick trip. Glad you guy’s got to enjoy it.

[@ryanhogan1561]

Man, your videos haven’t been popping up in my feed recently. Missed the last few and got concerned so I searched yous guys and found out you had put out 3 new videos. Love the content fellas keep it up.

[@timpieper7679]

🤣The camera comment about recording KZbin back in 1800's!! Gold yo. Love the content and the appreciation and respect for mother nature, thanks guys. Hope to meet you some day on the water

[@c-jen8923]

Big Bear is a hidden gem for Southern California. Decent ski/snowboard in the winter, oktoberfest, fishing off the rocks by the dam, observatory, amazing camping and off road trails!

[@VB-tn4tb]

Definitely not hidden

[@droptopp3479]

@@VB-tn4tb its not hidden but the amount of tourists and traffic there is isnt too bad honestly. Usually only bad during winter season and weekends

[@noydb3453]

You can call it a hidden gem because most folks who know it exists aren't keen on taking one of the three highways to get here, and others either don't have the correct clearance under their vehicles and or "stomach" to use the backrooms while they're open (late may to mid October) to bypass the folks who aren't willing to use the turn outs and right lane for vehicles wanting to pass at speed (or more). Yep, our little valley is a hidden gem of its own kind alright😊😂❤❤

[@davevid45]

What a family. You guys are great. Mom and Dad are a perfect match.

[@rockzhard2009]

some of the best content Y/T has to offer. great fishing, great fun, great family. and top it off with a visit from a beautiful lady, what more could you ask for. thank yall.

[@paulholt8153]

One of your top 5 videos you've done. Lot of good useful information and props to the music editor, that was perfect.

[@SinCityOutdoors]

Much appreciated!

[@ksr1177]

Big Bear is a beautiful town my family and I have spent a lot of time there enjoying the great outdoors. Thanks again Sr and Jr for another great video and history lesson.

[@BobbyHillVGK702]

Another great video. Love the diversity of fishing, history, exploration. We need as many likes and comments as possible to help their videos catch the algorithms as much as possible. I will always follow and watch your videos. They're kind of relaxing to me 👍👍

[@mikejurnak0324]

Sr. and Jr. the best combo on KZbin

[@TroutWest]

Great to see you fishing our local water. You got to make the trip in The winter when the trout fishing really takes off. ⚡⚡

[@HGANGHONY]

Excellent video on Big Bear Lake. I'm a CA native and have nerver fished BBL. After watching your Chanel I'll be heading up the hill soon.

[@danielsuzuki2678]

Really, really enjoyed your video so I had to subscribe! Yeah, Big Bear is our old stomping grounds. As a youngster, I used to come up here during the summer and winter. That was in the 50’s and 60’s. I joined the Air Force in 1968 during Vietnam and after I retired in 1990 l began to revisit Big Bear with my beautiful wife and four young children. We loved coming here because we love the mountains, the lake and the great fishing. So many fond memories, l could talk for days about them! Your video was a perfect reminder of these memories. Thank you so much!!! Dan Suzuki, Retired USAF and Vietnam Vet. P.S. Although we live in Southern California, we also spend a lot of time at our place in Las Vegas (Summerlin). We hope to fish Lake Mead!!!

[@andrewwhite9739]

I used to fish at Big Bear Lake back in the 80's. I remember getting skunked while these little kids right next to me were slamming huge rainbows right next to me. Same bait. Same set ups. They just weren't hitting mine. Crazy! Anyway, it was always great fun. It's pretty awesome to have such a beautiful place so close to L.A. Great video guys!❤️

[@Dethomoth]

History class with some fishing is perfect 👌🏼

[@bellaj.4937]

Thanks for the videos! I don't travel or fish but enjoy your history info and outings of being on the water and cooking your meals 🎏. Also admire your family togetherness. 👍

[@benmac6740]

That's my backyard! Super kool video. You guys are awesome

[@dannyduncan3181]

In 1954 my parents built a house at Big Bear near Fawnskin. I was 9 years old and for many years spent alot of time with family there. Caught a lot of fish there, mostly trout and have great memories growing up there. As an adult I moved out of state and hadn't been to Big Bear for a long time until about 15 years ago. Was amazed at the amount of development and growth (a little sad to) that has taken place. One thing that looked pretty much the same was Fawnskin with it's little market, where we used to buy velveta cheese for bait, and the few stores. Many good memories made at Big Bear.

[@tammychesonis]

I follow 2 bald eagles from big bear, Jackie and Shadow those 2 are always catchin crappie. 😊 Shadow brought one this spring and it was est to be right around 3 pounds. I would love to visit big bear someday. Great video guys! ❤❤❤

[@BuildwithMooney]

Thank you so much for bringing attention to our beautiful lake here in Big Bear! Great job well done nice little history lesson. The last couple years the lake has reached levels that it hasn't seen in 25 years or so. Big Bear lake is a true 4 season resort! You guy's killed it!

[@pinstripingbybear.]

I live 30 minutes from Big Bear at the base of the mountain off the 210 and the 330 in highland, if you think Big Bear is beautiful you should check out Silverwood on the back side of the mountains there are a ton of little lakes you missed like Green valley crestline jenks lake. If you're ever back down in this area and you're looking to do shore fishing even boat fishing let me know I can help you out

[@whip-its_dad4239]

Hello , do you know if Big Bear Choppers is still in business ? Always wanted to visit his shop . Thanks .

[@pinstripingbybear.]

@@whip-its_dad4239 I honestly don't know, I haven't ever looked for them well driving through the City, best thing to do is look them up on Google

[@jabreck1934]

Is Rosa Maria’s still open! Garbage burrito!!!!! Haven’t been there in 15 years.

[@jangles1839]

Well... you did manage to make me hungry! Trout is my absolute favorite freshwater fish! I live in the mountains of South Carolina so we have tons of streams and rivers & definitely plenty of trout! Thanks for sharing guys & God bless!~ Scott 💙🙏🏼

[@jpalencia]

It was awesome to meet you out in the village. My kids and I enjoy your videos. ✌️ keep doing what you do. Blessings.

[@BrandonReese]

Subscribed. You guys did a great job showing off BBL. It truly is special. Just cool to watch a couple of great attitude folks show us how it’s done!

[@geraldoyo1]

So nice to see the woman behind the scene that makes it all work! You must be extremely proud of your men. Saludos to you! Junior, yes you made me hungry for trout!

[@cowelk]

So cool. I just found you guys one video ago. Your channel is so much different than what I usually watch. I love your positive attitude. I like the fact that you show us some history of the area that you are at. You even gave me a fish filet lesson and show what lure or bait you used to catch the fish. The only part of your adventure that I wouldn't like to do is the dawn to dusk fishing. It reminded me of my dad and my uncle going out fishing all day and my brother and I were trapped in the boat with them. I much prefer to fish on shore for an hour or two and then explore the rest of the day. So, I will watch your channel instead. By the way I see that you have nearly half a million subscribers. Fantastic. I just joined your subscriber list.

[@chadf1034]

I lived in Fontana for some years. Loved it up at Big Bear. From the 15 out the east side of Big Bear is some of the most beautiful country anywhere.

[@joshuagibson2520]

Glad to see the wife out there with yall this time. Hopefully more in the future as well.

[@bradleyjohnson8297]

Thanks for sharing how you fillet, and prepare the catch. Good things to know how to do.

[@ineedstuff8286]

THAT is the FINAL lesson in life (the secret level past 10 😂). 1a) Stop being mad at a screen. 1b) WE are all just humans trying to survive… together we mislead by a couple corp/govt forces. So glad this came up. Subbed af. So much love to you guys.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🤘🤘🍻🍻 PS LOVE the carp pro tips!! Thank you mam🙇‍♂

[@kimbrosappliance5311]

Love the video catch and cook four seasons of fun. Let’s do it again.

[@lanet60]

We used to go to Big Bear to play in the snow when I was a kid. 60's - early 70's.

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

Looks like a wonderful time! Thanks for taking us along!

[@kpizzlemynizzle922]

Y'all are so WHOLESOME! Great content! God BLESS!

[@jimschmitz6192]

Glad to see another video. Carp are excellent eating fish when they’re caught in cold water. You have to score them to cut up all those little y-bones. Then deep fry the hem and you’ll never know the bones were there. Carp is also good smoked and pickled.

[@nancyaltimus6794]

We kept an aquarium in the front yard to enjoy any carp we caught until we released them on our next walk down to the lake to fish. The only use I knew of, back then, was to cook them, throw in the blender and use as dog food.

[@maryshandley403]

Great job guys. Thanks for the adventure

[@OutAllDay]

One of the best lakes in the inland empire!! 😉. Silverwood is another awesome lake too. Tons of KZbin vids out there too

[@brandonolson6421]

THEY WOULD LIKE SILVERWOOD

[@SinCityOutdoors]

Theres a few comments mentioning silverwood... looking into it for a visit. thx

[@OutAllDay]

@@SinCityOutdoors yea man. Scope it out.

[@socaliguy81]

The guitarist at the restaurant is Michael Keeth and he's amazing!

[@jesseshort8]

This is the first notification I've got in a while from this channel, KZbin is doing y'all dirty. Glad to be back though and I've got a few videos to catch up on.

[@SinCityOutdoors]

Not sure why KZbin hates on outdoor influencers... they push those gaming videos though lol.

[@tthappyrock368]

What a fun trip! Beautiful scenery and doing what you love!

[@AjMoore-fg4wb]

Big Bear is my HEAVEN on earth. I have spent many seasons up there and can't get enough! Thank you for sharing your time while I'm stuck temporarily disabled!!

[@webecamping0056]

Thanks for sharing video from BBL! It is a really nice lake and area👍🏽 Going to visit this place soon. Interesting info on barber poles.👍🏽

[@SinCityOutdoors]

You watched until the end, much appreciated

[@therooster6104]

Such a beautiful place as a X Southern California Native, I’ve spent many weeks at a time up there love Big Bear and also lake Arrowhead Great video gentleman God bless you guys be safe out there 👊🏼🙏🏼✝️🤝🇺🇸

[@denkn]

Rode my Harley up and through Big Bear in 1970... It's changed quite a bit...

[@nancyaltimus6794]

Summers were perfect to live and ride in BB!

[@scuss2]

Everything has changed since the 1970's, minimum wage in those 9 years was $1.75 per hour in the USA. A gallon of leaded gas was 36 cents. Quart of oil was 50 cents. Pack of smokes was 35 cents, loaf of white bread 40 cents. Mountains everywhere smelled so good after a rain. I don't remember any forest fires. Used to love every chance I got to go to the mountains in NM, fish the streams. My favorite is the German Brown Trout. You guys can have the rainbows unless it is a 4-5 pounder.

[@justins3810]

Awesome video guys! I never heard of that place but it looks fun.

[@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605]

Back in the nineties Big Bear was Great for skiing, until I moved up north. Ski the Sierras the BEST Ever. Great in summer also. Great video guys. 🐟🐠💙💚💜

[@Lanky_lurchy]

Yes!!! You asked what content people would like more of and there’s a couple new videos up, based off the titles there what I enjoy watching you guys do the most 🤘🏻I enjoy all your content but I’m going to get some food ready because I know you guys are going to make me hungry when I get to the catch and cook videos. 👨‍🍳

[@m0nsterfiend]

24:52 Jr!! I've never been there in the summer, but I do go EVERY year during the winter with frigid temps because I fell in LOVE the first time i went. But when it snows, it looks spectacular and gorgeous!!!! I'm glad you guys were able to experience BIG Bear!! 👍🏼👍🏼 have fun and be safe brother!!

[@J_G_Romero_1973]

So glad you found one of our little So. Cal. jewels! There are plenty more places for you to find and explore out here for sure. Stoked you found them smallmouth bass and were able to enjoy some tasty trout fillets out of these pristine waters! Come again soon! 🤟🏽🫡

[@3DPDK]

It's a type of Freshwater Blenny. They aren't native to North America, but they are a domestic fish sold for home aquariums. There are several dozen variations in coloring and dorsal fin arrangements and they are scaleless. Many variations do look like the Mud Skipper or Goby with eyes located high on the head and similar pectoral fins used to "walk" along the bottom, but unlike the Mud Skipper, the Blenny doesn't venture out of the water. I'm guessing this was someone's pet fish that was "freed" when they got tired of maintaining the aquarium.

[@lgmontecino]

You're in my neck of the woods! The San Bernardino Mountains are awesome! So many beautiful places to hike, camp, boat, fish....so much.

[@m0nsterfiend]

23:28 I can see the similarity to juju and his mom because they both have the same exact personality. Both camera shy and have a little bit of comedy behind them. Love the videos!!! Keep them coming!!

[@randalreigel4089]

Awesome... I moved to Havasu about four years ago, but I grew up in Southern California and went to Big Bear many times in my youth. We always fished for trout. Thanks for reminding me guys.

[@guillermodelnoche]

You should make your own seasoning blend. Store bought ones are inferior and salty. That beautiful fish deserves a custom rub. Experiment and maybe it could become a merch item you could profit from? Awesome video!

[@reneerollins4433]

I just sent this to my daughter. She loves an adventure! Thanks for the video guys!

[@SinCityOutdoors]

Thanks for Sharing

[@alanweisner2421]

It's so cool. My parents had a cabin up there. That's where I learned to fish. Man it sure has changed. Today I am 63 yrs and my very first fish ever came from Big Bear. Been fishing 2-3 days a week ever since. Stay safe

[@jwfinley7808]

I'm 63 and you dont know nothing!

[@jwfinley7808]

Allot to learn get out!

[@jwfinley7808]

You sound like a City Boy.

[@josemacedo2785]

Been there 100 of times love this place

[@michaelhoward-rh9mv]

Great lesson on Big Bear Lake! Thanks for taking us along.

[@harleyhawk7959]

that trout looked like a kokenee, which is actually a landlocked silver salmon. thats why the meat is reddish.

[@uncleknife9887]

Those were for sure, I've caught 'em there & they taste better than the trout in my opinion.

[@lawrence5039]

They sure didn't look like rainbow to me. BTW, wild trout also have the same red meat, don't know about farmed trout, I think it's white.

[@seanmadden3918]

​@@lawrence5039 framed Trout have white meat because of their diet. Natural Trout have pink meat, takes about 6months to a year for their meat to go from white to pink. All because of their diet eating Natural food in the lake and not pellets.

[@ryanlee6147]

They were both rainbows

[@KerryRetchless-is6lp]

Yum O nothing better than fresh fish being caught the same day, thanks for the ride till next time. Love your channel

[@jessicajohnson8417]

I go to Big Bear maybe 10 times a month just 1 hour drive, I have a cabin and 2 honey's I put the smash on.😊😊

[@benjaminmaiden7301]

Thank you for the amazing video. I grew up in Southern California and I went there all the time you brought back a lot of great memories. I’m glad you guys got to go there. Thank you.

[@MrandMrsSmiths]

What a great looking place to take the family. I knew of its early history only from the gold rush days. I'm glad you got to show off your beautiful wife. Appreciate the tutorials in your videos. I never had anyone growing up to fish with that knew what they were doing. Keep the Mrs in the videos. The ladies here loved seeing her which gives me more TV time! 😁

[@Bob_s-g2w]

Amazing thank you for sharing this with us back in the eighties went right by there wow 😮avid fisherman in our family 👍🙏

[@wayneking7050]

Yes Big Bear Lake is a great place. Its amazing how so many people miss this place, including myself. In my younger running days I wanted to run around the lake, I think its 15 miles. Ryan Hall, an american record holder for sthe half marathon, ran around that lake. He was born there. Anyway another great video, keep em coming!! and hang on to thos fish lol. Its been years since Ive been to Big Bear Lake and Lake Tahoe. Good to see its still beautiful, and clean.

[@drueatcer]

Great video, I love Big Bear. I’ve known it all my life. My dad back in the late 50s built a cabin near Bear Mountain he has sense died and my family has inherited the cabin, so we still have it. I remember back in the 60s there was a lot more snow and it never got hot like this last summer, so we are warming up on this earth.

[@anthonyd.1592]

As I’m sitting in the car line at my kids school I’m watching this video and watching y’all clean and cook…y’all were definitely making me hungry. Love me some trout. Keep up the great videos I love watching them.

[@lawrence5039]

Liking your recipie! BTW, the 'Canadian Rule' for cooking any fish is really easy for me to remember....10 minutes per inch of thickness med heat. I like salmon and trout cooked M. Rare so I go about half that time. Beautiful lake and history, had no idea. Thanks for taking time to make another great family video in the beautiful western OUTDOORS where I also live my entire life.

[@markblazer3907]

Thanks for bringing us along on your adventures. I love seeing different places through someone else's eyes. Keep up the good work love you guys.

[@Mary-tr1ul]

Big Bear is a great place for family, we use to own a Timeshares here at Lagonita Lodge back in 1990 when it was own by Glen Ivy Resorts, etc., we come up three times a year for 15 years, enjoyed fishing, this week we are at Heidelberg Inn Resort fishing at June Lake area, I think you would like it here and Mammoth Lake, please let me know if you have been here before?love watching all your videos & family.

[@jerrycochrun4444]

Thank you for making this video! I grew up camping at Big Bear in the 1960’s. My parents were from Fontana so we spent a lot of time in Big Bear.

[@ppellet4738]

I always enjoy your videos, especially this one. I do like your Lake Mead videos as well. My brother lives in Vegas, and it gives us something to talk about. Stay safe!!

[@DonMathers-x5t]

I lived in Big Bear when I was really young from 1980 to 1982 and I had a blast .... That place has gotten a lot bigger and changed a lot. It's not the same little, small town it once was...

[@guillermodelnoche]

That fish was a mud skipper. Great video!

[@Teerae11]

Wow this was awesome !! Love the Museum !! The rules for Teachers cracked me up , the group pic is cool if u pause and zoom in you can see how they dressed , so cool info about Barbors , nice catch and cook ! Loved seeing mrs Sr !! Lovely !! Thank You for another great video 📷 !! ❤❤ It !!

[@checkersx3556]

I hit the slopes at Big Bear but haven't been to the lake. This might be a fun weekend getaway to explore. Thanks for highlighting the lake.

[@Mavon00]

Another great video! I lived in Big Bear Lake in the mid 60"s while going to middle school. About 50 yards from the dam there is the original dam which is under water now. It was a cement block dam about 3 foot wide and my brother and I spent many weekends walking onto the dam and sitting down to catch lots of trout. Its interesting to see how much everything has changed! I live in Indiana now and it brings back many fond memories. Thanks for the video!

[@icare7151]

Another great video. Thank you for sharing!

[@1208bug]

Thanks guys, fun and entertaining. Mouth watering for fresh catch and cook!

[@SirCarlosMusicBMI]

🎉🎉🎉 WOW Sr. Your should share more of your dry humor in these videos like you did in the first ten minutes or so 😂😂😂😂 Good to see your wife here. You guys always make me smile when I watch your videos. Blessings from Paso Robles, California, Carlos

[@seanmadden3918]

Great video, thank you. Use to have so much shore fishing but of course people wanted more lake shore houses.

[@rct7rct785]

I was stationed at 29 Palms back in the 90's. We would rent cabins for long weekends during the Christmas/New Year season and just enjoy the scenery and snow. Big Bear Lake had an awesome October Fest back in the day as well. Glad to see your making a vid about that place. Beautiful area and town

[@flyinguy86]

Next time bring a bow and do some carp fishing! We always troll for your trout on Big Bear. I’ll try for some bass this weekend. You inspired me! Thanks for showcasing this lake that I love so much.

[@raecrowe9514]

Your trout cook is the awesome Reynolds Wrap method from back in the day. Everything done that way is always delicious and a serious time saver.

[@pandorasullivan777]

Nice video, I love your channel. Good content, beautiful scenery, and a healthy cooking lesson. 😊 I did a lot of skiing in Big Bear back in the 70’s. Good memories.

[@Erika702Vegas]

This is one of your best videos . Your wife is beautiful. I live in Vegas. But originally from Los Angeles. Used to go camping when I was a kid with family, out there. Winter time is beautiful out there too.

[@wdjones4735]

Great video! I used to go to Big Bear when I was a kid👍🏻 I’m glad you discovered the lake🙂 Thanks for sharing…Be safe out there!

[@chainshishd9127]

@sincityoutdoors thank you for the actual in depth video of doing up the fish.

[@PhelixSosa]

I live in the San bernardino mountains and ima big fan glad to see you guys visited up in the mountains 🎣

[@Kryptic-Kristi-Mississippi]

I love you two you can tell that you are a very happy family and that's always great to see i am originally from Mississippi and started watching you when you went to the Miss river I've been following ever since but just a line to say thanks and looking forward to more 🎉❤

[@roamwiththewind]

I used to live in Big Bear. It's such an amazing small town. One time I was working on the lake and I saw an American Eagle pull a fish from the lake and I've never seen anything more American in my life LOL! There is also so many more things to do there--locals know about them but you don't see them in KZbin videos often.

[@joeyzampella4876]

Been years since I was there! Still beautiful! Thanks for the video!

[@joeprescott7846]

Thanks for the great video of our beautiful lake, I've followed y'all for a couple years, would have been great to meet you, appreciate your respect of Big Bear and the village as well, Thanks for showing all of us up here where the fish are actually at 😁. keep it up with the great content.

[@darrellyoung9586]

Another amazing video. I have known about Big Bear all my life, but only been there once, because I am a Northern CA native and there are all kinds of lakes to enjoy up here. Interesting display of how to filet and cook. I always caught trout and my father could pick up a cooked trout (not filet), by the head and tail and eat it leaving only the skeleton. Maybe it is time for a trip to Big Bear.

[@RonKnapp-k9x]

Big Bear Lake beautiful, thanks for the video. 😊

[@RonKnapp-k9x]

Also thanks for the history. ❤

[@behappyalways109]

Maybe newly cooked white rice is good with your newly cooked fish...❤ love your video...thanks for sharing 👍 ❤ 😊...enjoy 😉

[@georgecoons6872]

lake mead might have fresh water ocean lobster. back in the 90s we bought 6 lobsters live from walmarts and put them in the water filled ice chest got them out in the middle of lake mead and let them go.

[@acedmnd2172]

👍👍 Childhood fishing spot, growing up. 👆✌

[@Pepperboy555]

Thanks for the Big Bear Lake video. Been a bucket list item for years. Great summer music festival there I’d love to attend.

[@derricksatathite7901]

Another awesome video. Your videos are always informative and many times have stories. It’s always great seeing your videos. It was a nice surprise to actually see your wife in a video. I saw the one on the javelina tamales. Thanks for sharing another wonderful video.