Van Buren County · lake · 46 acres
Little Bear Lake
Little Bear Lake is a lake in Van Buren 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
Drizzle
86°
59°
9 mph
23%
Sat
Rain
73°
67°
14 mph
66%
Sun
Showers
77°
63°
14 mph
57%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Melvin Creek1.2 mi
- Deer Lake1.1 mi
- Lake Moriah1.4 mi
- Saddle Lake1.7 mi
- Silver Lake1.5 mi
- Lake Eleven1.5 mi
- Osterhout Lake2.0 mistocked Oct 30, 2025
- Lake Fourteen2.0 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.
Little Bear Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Little 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 Little Bear Lake?+
Little Bear Lake is a lake in Van Buren County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.