Size
2,343ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Species in Bear Island Lake

Bluegill

Walleye

Rock bass

Crappie

Smallmouth bass

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Largemouth bass
Overview
Bear Island Lake Map
Weather
78°Feels like 78°
4 mph
Southeast
0 in
Rain
29.86 inHg
Falling
SundaySu
77° / 57°
MondayMo
83° / 59°
TuesdayTu
71° / 48°
WednesdayWe
74° / 52°
ThursdayTh
79° / 56°
FridayFr
80° / 56°
Moon Phase
August 02, 2026
85% Illumination
waning gibbous, getting dimmer
SundaySu08/02
MondayMo08/03
TuesdayTu08/04
WednesdayWe08/05
ThursdayTh08/06
FridayFr08/07
SaturdaySa08/08

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Top Fish Species
Bluegill

3-10 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2023
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)

Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Species Lengths







