Trout Fishing

Generally, any time of year is good for fishing for trout. Only in late Summer when the lake turns does the fishing slow down. Usually around October. During the year when temperatures warm the Oxygen level tells where the fish have to be to live.
Trout fishing in Big Bear Lake is kinda like fishing in a barrel. In fact, if you can't catch fish in Big Bear Lake, you better take up bowling! The main reason 10% of fishermen catch 100% of the fish is because the other 90% do not know how to set up a rig properly.
I intend to tell you things to cut down on the odds some.
First is your line. It needs to be fresh because olderline gets brittle and will break with the slightest fish. For Trout fishing on this lake and cold conditions, 8lb test is fine. The leader should be 4lb test and 3lb test as the water gets warmer. With this comes tieing a good knot.
I change my line every Month. Most will be fine changing anually.
Setting up your rig with about a 3 foot leader and a slider weight above the swivel.
Next the hook is important. Cold conditions you can go as large as a #16 treble and a #18 with warmer water. The reason is fish are less sensitive in colder water.
Baits are in another section.

Big Bear Dave