Grab your fishing poles.....we've got 2 fishing tournaments this May in Big Bear Lake.
The 27th annual Jim Hall Memorial May Trout Classic is May 16 and 17th. The Fishing Association of Big Bear Lake sponsors this tournament and gives out nine cash prizes (1st place=$2025). Applications are available at Big Bear Sporting Goods, Big Bear Marina, and the Big Bear Municipal Water District. All proceeds from the Trout Classic are used to provide fish plants, artificial habitat structures, conservation projects, and monthly tournaments for designated species. Entry fee is $50 but free for children ages 5-15 when fishing with a paid entrant. For more information or to register call Jacque Hall at 909-585-4007.
"The Catch": Entries are limited to the first 425 anglers. The Big Bear Grizzly Newspaper reported that as of April 18th, The Fishing Association had received 392 entries...so hurry before it's too late!
"The Catch":There's only 1 trout that is eligible for the $50k grand prize. The other 9 officially tagged trout will have numbers assigned to specific prizes. I don't see where there is any prize for the heaviest stringer or the largest trout. So make sure you know the rules before casting your line on the shore, or before you jump in your boat, kayak, canoe or float tube.
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Construction on the Big Bear replacement bridge along Highway 18 will begin this Spring, but there is a groundbreaking ceremony this Thursday (March 11) at the PAC (Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center). Officials from Caltrans, the City of Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce, and the Fawnskin Chamber of Commerce are all expected to attend. The event is open to the public and starts at 11am.
FCI Constructors, Inc. will be in charge of the $39 million project which will replace the existing bridge with a new structure on the south side of the dam. It will have 3 lanes (12 feet wide) as opposed to two. One westbound lane will have a right turn option, 10' shoulders, and a 5 foot ADA (American Disabilities Act) compliant sidewalk on one side of the bridge.
Caltrans states that most of the construction will take place during the week, with no detours or closures planned. They emphasized that the project is needed to separate the highway from the dam, in order to allow owners of the dam to make seismic and operational improvements and ensure year-round access to the Big Bear region. Estimated completion date is suppose to be in the Fall of 2011.
For more information regarding the project, or to avoid any traffic delays you can sign up for project alerts at www.caltrans8.info and go to CT Connect.
This 4500 sqft brand new log style construction is for the discriminating buyer who wants nothing but the best. Log accents, hardwood floors, travertine/slate bathrooms, free standing soaking tub, home theater with surround sound/screen, security system with multiple cameras, chef’s kitchen with Viking stainless steel appliances, built in coffee maker, and much more.
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN SECLUSION AND ACREAGE. 1/2 OF A SECTION OF LAND (320 ACRES) SURROUNDED ON 3 SIDES BY NATIONAL FOREST. ADJACENT TO THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL. SOMETHING LIKE THIS DOESN'T COME ON THE MARKET VERY OFTEN. PROPERTY HAS AN ABANDONED CABIN ON IT, WATER TANK, WELL AND PROPANE TANK. SOLD FOR LAND VALUE ONLY. CALL LISTING AGENT FOR DIRECTIONS AND DETAILS.
Quality remodel done in 1992 on this 2 bedroom, 1.75 bath cabin in great central Big Bear Lake location. Lots of pine on the inside, Masonite Siding on the exterior, rustic native stone fireplace, separate laundry room, large deck, dog run, detached garage and sold mostly furnished. Street to street lot and easy access make this a great starter or weekend home.
Views of both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit Ski areas. Loft bedroom holds 4 beds, so bring the whole family. T&G ceiling, oak breakfast bar, native stone fireplace in the living room, new carpet and tile flooring, huge storage underneath and a large fenced backyard.
Spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a sunny Whispering Forest location. Two story home sold furnished with a corner rock fireplace, large living area, vaulted ceilings, outdoor spa, extensive decking, circular driveway and nice ski slope and mountain views.
3 bedroom, 3 bath home located in prestigious Meadowbrook Estates backing to National Forest. Rustic shiplap siding and wood accents throughout. Open kitchen with wood flooring, granite counters, Alderwood cabinets, and 2 fireplaces. Master suite faces the National Forest with walk-in closet, jetted tub, and shower. Underground utilities and protective CC&R's. Great private setting with huge deck.
Single story, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home on a huge lot with room to expand. Lots of charm with knotty pine walls, knotty pine cabinets, Native Stone fireplace, large bedrooms, and a large laundry room. Owner recently put in dual pane Milgaurd windows and new forced air unit.
Wondering how much snow/rain Big Bear Lake gets each and every year? Below is a spreadsheet provided by the Big Bear Municipal Water District breaking down the monthly precipitation over the past 26 years. The average annual precipitation is roughly 36.35" per year but it's amazing to see the how much it varies from year to year (I've highlighted the 5 biggest years). Wouldn't it be nice if this winter was similar to 1993?
Every year, our local radio station KBHR (93.3FM) has the "KBHR Snowfall Sweepstakes", where the object is to predict the time and date of the first 9.3 inches of snow accumulation. Some years it happens early and some years you wonder if we'll ever get 9.3 inches of snow! There's lots of fun prizes (usually a snow blower, an annual ski pass, etc). So enter today. You can go to the following participating businesses and fill out a form:
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