Jenks Lake

 

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Charles N.

West Los Angeles, CA

10/3/2008

Jenks Lake is a pretty lake up in the San Bernardino mountains, about halfway up to Big Bear City.

I went up last weekend and spent it relaxing and fishing.  Its a lovely little lake surrounded by mountains, beatiful pine trees, etc. There are Mallard Ducks floating and flying around.  People often float tube or kayak. The fishing was pretty good, flies, lures, and power bait seemed the way to go. I got two trout that were 3/4lb and lost like five. The DFG stock the lake on every month or so with rainbow trout.

I will defintely go back. The area is gorgeous, there is plenty of camping, and a little town called Angeles Oaks is 15 miles down the road and has gas, food, housing, bait, etc. I would reccommend filling up before you go up the mountain as the price of gas in that town is $5.10+ O_o. Its also the ONLY gas in a 30 mile+radius of the lake. BTW the restauraunt there is in the country style, and has good chili, and steak sammiches. The vegetable soup is yummy as well.

There are cabins up there for about 70-75$ a night. If you pay cash, I understand that you get a 10% discount.

From the Web:

Jenks Lake is a small mountain lake of 10 surface acres. It is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. There are picnic tables, hiking trails and a swim beach for the kids. Parking is $5 per vehicle. There are restrooms but no consessions. Nearest supplies are in Angelus Oaks. There and numerous campgrounds located along Jenks Lake Rd. There is No Smoking allowed anywhere around the lake. Also, this an active bear area. Please use caution and do not disturb the wildlife.

Directions:
Jenks Lake is located in the beautiful San Bernadino mountains, near the city of Redlands. From I-10 at Redlands exit on Orange St. and go North to Lugonia St. Turn Right on Lugonia, it turns into Mentone and then turns into Hwy 38 into the mountains towards Big Bear. When you pass the town of Angelus Oaks, travel approx. 5.5 miles to Jenks Lake Rd - W. Turn Right and travel 2.3 miles. Turn left at the entrance to the lake.

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