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San Bernardino, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in San Bernardino, United States ? Today is a good day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

San Bernardino, California offers anglers quick access to some of the Inland Empire’s best freshwater fishing, from the deep clear water of Big Bear Lake to urban bass and catfish spots scattered across the valley. Fishermen target trout, bass, panfish, and catfish in a mix of mountain reservoirs, city lakes, and small ponds, making San Bernardino fishing trips productive year-round. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near San Bernardino include: Silverwood Lake, Big Bear Lake, Lake Perris, Lake Arrowhead, Hesperia Lake, Santa Ana River, Jenks Lake, Green Valley Lake, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:21 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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  • Waning Gibbous - 90% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    402,134 km
    Proximity:
    8.4 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for San Bernardino
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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    02:17 am - 04:17 am
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    07:07 am - 09:07 am
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    02:35 pm - 04:35 pm
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    10:04 pm - 12:04 am
All times are displayed in the America/Los_Angeles timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -7 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Gibbous at 90% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a good day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time will be tomorrow. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Los_Angeles • Wed, 3 Jun 23:56 • 34.108, -117.29
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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Fishing Overview San Bernardino

San Bernardino fishing centers on a network of lakes and reservoirs that fish well through all four seasons, with Big Bear Lake, Silverwood Lake, and nearby urban lakes providing the bulk of action. Mountain lakes sit just a short drive from the city and offer cooler water and strong trout and bass fishing, while valley and park lakes focus more on catfish, panfish, and stocked trout in the cooler months.

From late fall through spring, trout are the headline species in higher-elevation waters near San Bernardino. Look for rainbow trout cruising shorelines early and late in the day, especially around inlets, marinas, and rocky points. Trolling small spoons, threaded nightcrawlers, or minijigs just off bottom is dependable on larger reservoirs, while shore anglers score with floating bait rigs, 4–6 lb fluorocarbon leaders, and light sliding sinkers. When the water is clear and calm, downsizing to smaller hooks and natural-colored baits noticeably increases bites.

Summer shifts the focus toward largemouth bass and catfish. Bass position on points, submerged rock, and weed edges at dawn and dusk. Work topwater lures along shallow banks at first light, then switch to drop-shot worms, finesse jigs, or soft swimbaits as the sun rises and fish slide deeper. In clearer mountain lakes, longer casts and lighter line (6–8 lb fluorocarbon) are key. In stained or urban lakes around San Bernardino, heavier line and bulkier profiles produce reaction strikes around docks, riprap, and any shady structure.

Catfish action peaks on warm evenings. Focus on gently sloping banks, creek mouths, and areas downwind of the main lake where food accumulates. Standard setups are simple: a medium-heavy rod, 12–20 lb mono or braid, and a sliding sinker rig with cut mackerel, sardines, chicken liver, or prepared dough baits. Toss baits out, keep a slight bow in the line, and watch for subtle taps before a steady run. On pressured waters, smaller hooks and fresh-cut baits often outfish oversized offerings.

Panfish such as bluegill, redear, and crappie are abundant in many San Bernardino area lakes and park ponds. Look for them around cattails, submerged brush, and docks. Tiny jigs under a bobber, mealworms, or bits of nightcrawler on light line (2–4 lb test) keep rods bending for kids and beginners. Crappie school deeper along drop-offs and standing timber; slowly vertical-jig small tubes or marabou jigs to locate groups.

The most consistent strategy around San Bernardino is to match your approach to the specific water: finesse and stealth on clear mountain reservoirs; power techniques and strong profiles on smaller, nutrient-rich city lakes. Arrive early, watch for baitfish or surface activity, and move frequently until you connect with active fish. Once you get that first bite, slow down and thoroughly work that area to turn a single strike into a steady bite.

The Best Fishing Spots around San Bernardino

Silverwood Lake

A staple Inland Empire destination, Silverwood Lake offers clear, deep water where striped bass school along points and the dam face, with strong action at dawn and dusk; spring brings shallow-running largemouth bass, while winter trout plants draw limits from the marina area and coves, and summer nights are prime for channel catfish and bluegill; it’s a versatile fishery with productive shore access and open-water trolling.

Big Bear Lake

At 6,700 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains, Big Bear Lake is renowned for cold-water rainbow trout (trolled leadcore or cast from the North Shore in spring/fall), plus healthy largemouth and smallmouth bass, summertime bluegill/crappie, and occasional catfish; weedlines, rocky points, and the east-end flats are dependable, and it pairs nicely with mountain getaways like Jenks Lake.

Lake Perris

Lake Perris fishes big with extensive rock habitat and tules that produce quality largemouth bass, slab redear sunfish, spring crappie bites, and winter-stocked rainbow trout; shoreline anglers work the dam, Bernasconi, and marina areas while boaters cover offshore rockpiles and breaks for steady action close to San Bernardino.

Lake Arrowhead

A scenic mountain reservoir with cool, clear water that supports rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and catfish; trout cruise deeper breaks and near the dam, bass relate to docks and rocky banks, and evenings see catfish prowl coves; it’s a classic alpine-style fishery near Big Bear Lake with selective shore access points.

Hesperia Lake

A well-known pay-to-fish lake favored for regular plants of rainbow trout in the cool months and catfish through summer, with bonus bass and panfish; anglers fan-cast spinners and dough baits for trout along the aerators and use stinkbaits or cut baits for catfish at dusk, making it a consistent option near Victorville and Mojave Narrows.

Santa Ana River

Flowing past the San Bernardino area, the Santa Ana River provides urban-access fishing for carp, sunfish, and occasional bass in slower reaches, with cooler upstream sections in the mountains supporting trout; work eddies, bridge shadows, and deeper runs with natural baits or small jigs, and explore connected waters near Prado Reservoir.

Jenks Lake

A serene mountain lake near Angelus Oaks that’s popular for spring–fall rainbow trout along with bluegill and the occasional bass; shore anglers work the dam and picnic-side drop-offs while small craft or float tubes cover the mid-lake troughs, offering a peaceful alternative to busier waters like Big Bear Lake.

Green Valley Lake

A small alpine community lake with easy access and frequent cool-season stockings of rainbow trout, plus summertime bluegill and crappie; fish from the pier, rent a small boat, or work the shaded coves and rock edges, and consider pairing a day here with nearby mountain spots like Lake Arrowhead.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater San Bernardino area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 3 beaches and bays in this area.

Paradise Bay - 17.8132751341km , Rainbow Bay - 18.02418770202km , Blue Jay Bay - 18.28088470678km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby San Bernardino. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

City Creek - 1.54230235233km , Lytle Creek - 3.02042670682km , Perris Hill Reservoir 17-006 Dam - 3.60741338848km , Lytle Creek Wash - 4.02425392216km , San Timoteo Wash - 4.39497368211km , Santa Ana Wash - 6.06655152278km , Little Mountain 87-005 Dam - 6.40405307884km , Plunge Creek - 7.13160041864km , Cajon Wash - 7.19688421644km , Sand Canyon Dam - 7.6052182133km , Colton Recreation Lake - 7.69968831431km , Wiggins Number 2 87-004 Dam - 8.80783470853km , Mineral Hot Springs Lake 1801 Dam - 9.00391673419km , Small Canyon 87 Dam - 9.23788283217km , Devils Canyon Dike Number 1 17-002 Dam - 9.44067711184km , Dynamite Dam - 9.83204588786km , East Highlands 1800 Dam - 11.58487587039km , The Zanja - 11.7488059156km , West Fork City Creek - 12.28100279028km , East Fork City Creek - 12.49811062857km , Schenk Creek - 12.49963347785km , Spring Brook - 14.56712590953km , Lake Evans - 14.96428343888km , Lake Gregory - 15.0647864505km , Fairmount Park 81 Dam - 15.12585593333km , Fredalba Creek - 15.2005840107km , Lake Gregory 1803-003 Dam - 15.4805965113km , Dart Creek - 16.48619117454km , Yucaipa Creek - 16.53754228028km , Box Springs 1003-007 Dam - 17.14991641948km , Pigeon Pass 1003-006 Dam - 17.60421518443km , Paradise Bay - 17.8132751341km , Sycamore 1003-005 Dam - 17.91200320723km , Rainbow Bay - 18.02418770202km , Houston Creek - 18.0477449885km , Lone Pine Island - 18.10843586896km , Burnt Mill Creek - 18.13577737376km , Grass Valley 805-002 Dam - 18.24638149685km , Blue Jay Bay - 18.28088470678km , Seeley Creek - 18.40312939432km

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