lake in Idaho, USA
Nicknamed the “Caribbean of the Rockies” for its turquoise water, Bear Lake is home to fish found nowhere else — the Bonneville cisco, Bear Lake cutthroat and Bear Lake whitefish — plus big lake trout (mackinaw). Its January cisco run, netted through the ice, is one of Idaho's most famous fisheries. Located in the Southeast Region straddling the Idaho-Utah state line.
Bear Lake is a lake in Idaho, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Bear Lake can target species including Bonneville Cisco, Cutthroat Trout, Lake Trout, and Mountain Whitefish. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Bear Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Bear Lake. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Bear Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Bear Lake:
Anglers at Bear Lake can target species including Bonneville Cisco, Cutthroat Trout, Lake Trout, and Mountain Whitefish. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Bear Lake before you cast a line.
Bear Lake is a lake in Idaho, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.