BIG BEAR LAKE FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Trolling the High‑Desert Sea: A 16‑ft Aluminum V‑Haul on Big Bear Lake
A concise guide to renting Pleasure Point Marina’s fishing boat — its build, capacities, fishing targets and rental rules — so you can plan a morning or evening on Big Bear Lake.
Trolling the High‑Desert Sea: A 16‑ft Aluminum V‑Haul on Big Bear Lake.
Water Adventureland on Big Bear Lake: Pleasure Point Marina offers a stout 16‑ft aluminum v‑haul — a purpose‑built fishing boat with a 9.9 hp EFI outboard — that suits slow cruises and focused days of fishing across the lake’s stocked waters.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A compact, tough aluminum v‑haul
The craft is a 16‑ft aluminum v‑haul with a heavy‑duty extruded center keel, formed spray rails, extruded gunnels, split seating and a 9.9 hp EFI motor — built for fishing or a slow cruise. Note the stated capacity limit of up to 4 people or 600 lbs total; pets are not allowed.
Trout and warmwater species
Big Bear Lake supports rainbow trout (regularly stocked by the Department of Fish and Game and county hatcheries), plus bass, catfish, carp and crappie; trophy trout are also stocked for contests and events.
When to be on the water
Fishing is generally best in early mornings or late evenings and through early spring, fall and winter when cooler water keeps pleasure boat traffic low. Rentals are offered in fixed blocks — 2, 4 or 8 hours — and cannot be combined into an extended block at checkout.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
You’ll take the compact 16‑ft rig out for a focused window of time — a quick two‑hour push or a half‑day — either to troll the main basin at a low idle or anchor in a likely pocket for trout and bass. The boat’s layout and modest 9.9 hp motor make it well suited to short, methodical angling sessions or a measured circuit of the lake.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals are offered in fixed durations of 2, 4 or 8 hours; fishing is generally best early and late in the day and during early spring, fall and winter when boat traffic is lower.
Bring personal fishing gear, appropriate clothing for early/late hours, and a driver’s license if you intend to operate the boat; pets are not permitted.
Rates vary — call Pleasure Point Marina to inquire and reserve. You cannot combine multiple shorter rentals to equal an extended rental; to extend time, contact the operator directly and add hours only if the boat is available.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I rent the boat?
Rentals are available in 2, 4 or 8 hour blocks.
Can I combine multiple short rentals to stay out longer?
No — you cannot purchase multiple hourly, half‑day, or full‑day rentals to equal an extended rental time; to extend a reservation, contact the operator to add hours if available.
What species can I expect to catch?
Big Bear Lake holds rainbow trout (regularly stocked), bass, catfish, carp and crappie; the Big Bear Fishing Association also stocks trophy trout for events.
How many people can the boat hold?
The boat holds up to 4 people or 600 lbs total, whichever comes first.
Do I need a license to operate the boat?
Operators require ages 18+ with a driver’s license to operate.
Are pets allowed?
No — pets are not allowed on this boat.