Freeborn County · reservoir
Bear Lake
Bear Lake is a reservoir in Freeborn County, Minnesota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Minnesota'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
80°
66°
12 mph
3%
Fri
Rain
72°
62°
21 mph
94%
Sat
Overcast
81°
60°
15 mph
14%
↘ 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
- Bear Lake0.7 mi
- State Line Lake2.4 mi
- Brights Lake3.4 mi
- Lower Twin Lake3.2 mi
- Upper Twin Lake4.6 mi
- Church Lake5.9 mi
- Silver Lake5.5 mi
- Everhart Lake6.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MN 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 — Minnesota 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 Freeborn County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.