Bottineau County · lake · 53 acres
Bear Lake
Bear Lake is a lake in Bottineau County, North Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Dakota'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°
12 mph
14%
Fri
Overcast
85°
59°
10 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
88°
66°
22 mph
19%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Lee Lake1.7 mi
- Lake Thomas2.0 mi
- Hemming Lake2.4 mi
- Grigg Lake2.0 mi
- Smithsrud Lake2.2 mi
- Deep Lake3.1 mi
- South Loon Lake3.4 mi
- Norberg Lake3.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ND 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 — North Dakota 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 Bottineau County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.