Brown County · reservoir · 8 acres
Bear Lake
Stocked 2× since 2020 · Indiana DNR
Bear Lake is a reservoir in Brown County, Indiana — most recently on Oct 1, 2024. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Indiana DNR; 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
89°
65°
10 mph
20%
Sat
Drizzle
82°
66°
11 mph
83%
Sun
Drizzle
72°
65°
10 mph
70%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 300 | 8" | |
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Channel Catfish | 400 | 8.6" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Gallahue Lake0.6 mi
- Kirkofer Lake1.2 mi
- Jack Creek1.5 mi
- Opossum Run1.6 mi
- Bear Lodge Lake1.8 mi
- Lutheran Hills Lake2.3 mi
- Stockton Lake2.6 mi
- Hungry Acres Lake2.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IN 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 — Indiana 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 reservoir in Brown County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.