Clinton County · lake · 12 acres
Bear Lake
Bear Lake is a lake in Clinton County, Illinois. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
85°
65°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
68°
15 mph
42%
Sat
Rain
75°
68°
12 mph
58%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Townsend Lake0.7 mi
- Mossy Lake0.7 mi
- Ash Lake0.9 mi
- Blanke Lake1.0 mi
- Hog Lake1.5 mi
- Little York Branch1.6 mi
- Goose Lake1.6 mi
- Horseshoe Lake1.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bear Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bear Lake?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bear Lake?+
Bear Lake is a lake in Clinton County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.