Actively Recruiting Volunteers

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Actively Recruiting Volunteers 🎣

Join Fisheries Resource Volunteer Corps (FRVC) for a stream patrol on Bear Creek! This beautiful creek is home to a population of wild rainbow trout and is a popular spot for fishing, camping, and hiking. Bear Creek is one of the most remote streams in the San Bernardino National Forest and offers a unique opportunity to explore a pristine wilderness area while making a difference in preserving it.

Physical Difficulty:  Lower Bear Creek - Moderate - Must be able to hike over rocky terrain one to two miles. Some stream crossings may be required.

Upper Bear Creek - Extremely Difficult - Must be able to hike 3 to 8 miles of switchbacks with elevation changes of 1,100’ to 2, 200’ depending on patrol area.  These patrols should not be attempted unless you are an experienced hiker in top physical condition.

Directions to FRVC Shed: The FRVC Shed for Bear Creek is located at the Mill Creek Work Center at 34701 Mill Creek Road in Mentone.

Patrol Access Point & Boundaries: Access to Bear Creek in some areas can require a four-wheel drive, high clearance vehicle, especially early in the season. 

Angler Survey Box & Fishing Regulations: There is one angler survey boxes on Bear Creek trailhead. at Slide Lake, near the Confluence of the Santa Ana River , and Glory Ridge and Camp Creek trailheads.

Bear Creek is a designated Wild Trout Stream by the State of California and has special fishing regulations.

Please note that this patrol is actively recruiting volunteers to join before scheduling the next patrol date and subject to changes, please get in touch with the patrol leader before attending.