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The Getaway
Ski-in, Ski-out and Sledding when it snow! Located in a spectacular, natural environment on the edge of the National Forest, this upscale, Log-style home is surrounded by trees to ensure, privacy, tranquility and maximum visual access to the forest and mountains.
 

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Summary Of Big Bear Lake Regulations

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Summary Of Big Bear Lake Regulations
General Regulations
  • LAKE PATROL officers are authorized to enforce all laws, ordinances and regulations in effect on the waters of Big Bear Lake.
  • BOAT PERMITS must be properly displayed on all boats.
  • BOAT PERMITS may be suspended or revoked when the permittee, owner or operator violates the terms and conditions of the permit, this Code or other requirements of the law.
  • BOAT SIZE REQUIREMENTS: Maximum boat length is 26 feet. Manually propelled boats less than 12 feet in length and float-tubes are required to operate between the 5 MPH buoys and the shore.
  • PUBLIC DOCKS located at the boat launch facilities are for loading and unloading only; do not leave a boat unattended.
  • SANITATION: No refuse shall be thrown into or left on the shoreline of the lake; no oil from a bilge pump shall be allowed to discharge into the lake; no person shall deposit any type of fish, amphibian or plant into the lake.
  • VEHICLES are prohibited from driving on the lake bottom. Vehicles on District property must obey posted speed signs and operate in accordance with the Vehicle Code.
  • ANIMALS must be on a leash no more than 7 feet long while on District property.
Age Limitations
  • PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 16 are prohibited from operating any vessel with more than 15 horsepower.
  • PERSONS 12 THROUGH 15 years of age are
    prohibited from operating a vessel with more than
    15 horsepower unless supervised on board by a
    person at least 18 years of age.
Operations
  • RECKLESS OPERATION: No person shall operate a boat, waterski, or similar device in a reckless or negligent manner. The owner and op. erator are responsible for any damage caused by their boat, its wake or its tow.
  • BOATING ACCIDENTS must be reported immediately to the Lake Patrol.
  • SPEED LIMIT: 35 MPH maximum; 10 MPH from sunset to 7:00 a.m.; 5 MPH between buoys indicating same and the shoreline; 3 MPH in Papoose Bay, Canvasback Cove and Mallard Lagoon.
  • SAFETY EQUIPMENT: All boats must be equipped according to California Boating Law safety requirements.
  • LAUNChING: Boats requiring trailers may be launched only from designated launch ramps. All other boats may be carried and launched at designated recreational or public access points after obtaining a Boat Permit.
  • MOORING or tying to navigational markers is prohibited. Overnight mooring orbeaching ofboats along shoreline is prohibited.
  • CHILDREN under the age of 12 are required
    to wear a personal flotation device while on board
    a vessel that is underway.
Personal Watercraft
  • PERSONAL WATERCRAFT shall maintain a
    100 foot distance from all other boats while operating above wakeless speeds.
  • PERSONAL WATERCRAFT operators are prohibited from "spraying down" any person or vessel in the water.
  • PERSONAL WATERCRAFT riders shall wear personal flotation devices.
Waterskiing
  • HOURS OF WATERSKIING (wakeboarding, tubing, etc.) are between 7:00a.m. and sunset.
  • AN OBSERVER at least 12 years of age is required to be on board the boat to monitor the progress of the skier.
  • A RED FLAG must be displayed whenever a skier or equipment is in the water.
  • ALL BOATS engaged in waterskiing shall maintain a counter clockwise direction.
  • NO PERSON shall operate waterskis or similar device so as to endanger the life of any person.
  • AERIAL DEVICES are prohibited to be towed by a boat.
  • WATERSKIERS shall wear personal flotation
Fishing
  • FISHING is prohibited from the Dam or from within posted "No Fishing" areas.
  • ANGLERS 16 YEARS OR OLDER must have a current fishing license properly displayed.
  • 'ALE. FISHING REGULATIONS are strictly
    enforced.
Swimming
  • SWIMMING is allowed within 50 feet of the
    shore, within a designated swimming area, within
    20 feet of a private dock, or as incidental or necessary to waterskiing,jetskiing, sailboarding or in an
    emergency.
  • SCUBA DIVING is prohibited.

FOR YOUR SAFTEY
  • OPERATORS should maneuver boats slowly and carefully in unfamiliar waters since fluctuating lake levels can cause unmarked natural or manmade hazards to occur.
  • TROLLING ANGLERS should display a white trolling flag to indicate to other boaters that they are trailing a line.
  • FISHING BOATS should not impede safe access for waterskiers entering or exiting a designated ski beach.
  • ALL SAILING CRAFT have the right of way over motorized boats, except in an overtaking situation.
  • SWIMMERS should always swim with a partner and swim with caution in unfamiliar water.
  • LIGHTNING STORMS can develop quickly in the mountains and lightning frequently strikes the lake's surface. Boaters are advised to quickly seek shelter and safety.
  • BE A SOBER BOATER - Alcohol and boating are a deadly mix. 'ICE COVERING BIG BEAR LAKE during the winter months is extremely dangerous, unstable and deceptive - STAY OFF LAKE ICE!



Here is a list of 20 random businesses that have to do with Boating!
BEAR VALLEY KIDS CAMP
Our Day Camp provides children 1st through 8th grades an opportunity to spend their summer in a clean, fun, Christian environment. We do many activities like swimming, crafts, singing, canoeing, sky ...
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Holloway's RV Park
Holloway’s RV Park is the perfect place for camping and relaxation. Situated on Big Bear Lake in a beautiful calm bay, this is one of the few places where you can camp right on the water. The Park ha ...
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Holloway's Marina
For your next vacation, if you’re looking for Big Bear boat rentals, or Big Bear Marinas, look no further than Holloway’s Marina and RV Park, a family owned business located in beautiful Metcalf Bay. ...
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Big Bear Marina

Big Bear marina is “The Place on the Lake” for Great Family Fun this summer – Water Skiing, Jet Skis, Wave runners, Fishing ...

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Big Bear Queen - boat tours
Boat Tours of Big Bear Lake in the Summer. ...
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Real Deal Ride Shop & Wakeboard Camp
Real Deal Ride Shop. Check out our new shop. We have lots of new Snowboard, Skateboard, and Wakeboard gear for sale. We have the latest, top quality Snowboards and Wakeboards for Rent. Real Deal Ride ...
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Lake Management, MWD (Big Bear Municipal Water District)
Big Bear Lake, an alpine lake located at an elevation of 6,743 in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California was created in 1884 with the construction of the first Bear Valley Dam. This Dam w ...
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Pineknot Campground
Pineknot Campground is a great family camping area close to everything in Big Bear Lake. Situated in the National Forest at an elevation of 7,000 ft, next to the Snow Summit Ski Area, this campground ...
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Camping USA Inc.
Our goal is to provide the ultimate youth and family camp adventures and build values that last a lifetime. Camping USA's programs develop friendships, teach teamwork and build self-confidence under t ...
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Big Bear Discovery Center
Located on the North shore with spectacular views of the Lake & local Ski Resorts, the Discovery Center is your source for information about Big Bear campgrounds and recreating in the Big Bear Valley ...
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Serrano Campground - near the lake on the north shore.
The beautiful Serrano Campground is situated amongst the tall pines on the north shore, steps from Big Bear Lake.

To see the location, go to the Home Page and click on Maps of the Area, then click ...

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MWD East Boat Ramp - Public Launch Ramp

For tourists and fishing enthusiasts interested in Big Bear Boating activities, Big Bear Lake has excellent, well-maintained public launch ramps, operated by the Municipal Water District. The East ...

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Duane R Boyer Public Launch Ramp Facility

For tourists and fishing enthusiasts interested in Big Bear Boating activities, Big Bear Lake has excellent, well-maintained public launch ramps, operated by the Municipal Water District.

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Big Pine Flat Campground
Big Pine Flat campground is a family campground with a mixture of lush green meadow sites and drier, high desert sites. The campground is on Forest Rd. 3N14, 7 miles NW of Fawnskin in Big Bear at an e ...
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Celebrity Mountain Vacation Rentals
SKI-IN, SKI-OUT. Looking for luxury Big Bear cabins or Big Bear vacation rentals. Upscale 2-3-4 bedroom vacation rental homes and townhouses located in Big Bear Lake.. Ski-in, ski-out homes & condos, ...
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Big Bear Pirate Ship - "The Time Bandit" Boat Tours
Big Bear Lake Boat Tours on the Big Bear Pirate Ship.

Ahoy, Matey! Get yerself aboard the Big Bear Pirate Ship for a swashbucklin' adventure tour of Big Bear Lake. Tours will take you around the l ...

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Miss Liberty - Boat Tours
Your Gateway To Adventure

Boat Tours of Big Bear Lake - year round. The beautiful Miss Liberty is a replica of the gra ...

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big bear parasail and watersports
In addition to offering Southern California's only inland water parasail experience, we have a large fleet of yamah waverunners and sangar competition ski/wakeboard boats. Our season runs from late ma ...
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Pleasure Point Marina.
Boaters looking for Big Bear Marinas will find the Pleasure Point Marina a fun and relaxing place to start their day on the lake. Small, private marina for members only. ...
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Designated Wake Sports
Designated Wake Sports! Hire this clean and new Malibu, Wakesetter W/ Tower boat and driver; includes use of Brand New Liquid Force equipment for all of your Wakeboarding and Wakeskating needs and ab ...
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