Species Listed for This Water
A species listing does not establish an open season or permission to keep a fish. Check the water-specific rules below before choosing a target species.
Highlights
Regulations
- From the mouth of St. Charles Creek (Little Creek), a radius of 300 yards into the lake is closed to fishing April 16 through June 30
- No more than 2 baited hooks, flies, or lures per line
- One line only while ice fishing; two lines are permitted while ice fishing with a two-pole permit
- Trout limit is 2
- Cisco limit is 30; dip-netting is permitted January 1 through February 15; dip nets may not exceed 18 inches in any dimension; any-size hole may be cut through the ice to catch cisco
- Whitefish limit is 10
Getting There
This pin identifies the water, not a verified parking area, boat launch, or legal entry point. Choose an established access site and check road conditions, fees, and land ownership before following directions.
Plan a trip to Bear Lake
Choose an established shoreline access point or boat launch, then check its seasonal availability. Plan for wind and cold water, and do not infer safe ice from a winter fishing recommendation.
The planning seasons shown above describe when to consider a trip. They are not an opening calendar. Read the rules for Bear Lake, including section-specific restrictions, and check for current IDFG changes before fishing.
- Review Idaho fishing license and permit requirements for everyone in your group.
- Find an established fishing or boating access site with IDFG. A map pin does not grant access across private land.
- Compare other fishing waters in the Southeast Region for an alternative if your intended site is closed or unsuitable.
Historical records in this guide may not include the latest stocking. Open the source for current records and schedules.
Recent stocking history (125 events)
- 2016-11-15Lake Trout - Triploid · 18,046
- 2015-11-05Lake Trout - Triploid · 21,137
- 2014-11-03Lake Trout - Triploid · 25,170
- 2013-10-31Lake Trout - Triploid · 10,005
- 2012-11-02Lake Trout - Triploid · 8,500
- 2012-11-01Lake Trout - Triploid · 25,500
- 2011-11-08Lake Trout - Triploid · 14,400
- 2010-11-02Lake Trout - Triploid · 17,850
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