Vilas County · lake · 76 acres
Bear Lake
Bear Lake is a lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wisconsin'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
Rain
76°
63°
8 mph
41%
Sat
Overcast
76°
60°
14 mph
16%
Sun
Fog
78°
55°
6 mph
1%
→ 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
- Wolf Lake1.0 mi
- Sanford Lake1.1 mi
- Jenny Lake1.3 mi
- Little Crooked Lake1.4 mi
- Blue Gill Lake1.4 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Flora Lake1.4 mi
- Borden Lake1.7 mi
- Hells Kitchen Lake1.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WI 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 — Wisconsin 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 Vilas County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.