Houghton County · lake · 99 acres
Bear Lake
Bear Lake is a lake in Houghton County, Michigan. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan'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
Fog
81°
66°
12 mph
53%
Fri
Fog
72°
68°
9 mph
22%
Sat
Overcast
71°
55°
17 mph
11%
→ 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
- Sevenmile Creek1.1 mi
- Lily Pond1.9 mistocked Jun 12, 2025
- Lily Creek2.3 mi
- Boston Creek2.5 mi
- Lake Annie3.9 mi
- Tear Lake3.8 mi
- Schlot Creek4.7 mi
- Boston Lake5.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI 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 — Michigan 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 Houghton County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.