Bear Island Lake
Black Crappie • Kelp Bass • Northern Pike and 2 more species
Bear Island Lake is a popular fishing spot in Northern Minnesota, known for its abundance of walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and crappies. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating on the lake. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing in the deeper parts of the lake. The best time to visit is from late spring to early fall when the weather is mild, with an average temperature of around 60-70°F. Get driving directions.
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Fish Species
Black Crappie
Crappies are members of the sunfish and the black bass family.
Kelp Bass
The kelp bass, a member of a large group of seabasses, which inhabit the eastern Pacific, is a robust fish ...
Northern Pike
The northern pike is a holarctic species, meaning that it occurs around the world in northern, or Arctic waters.
Smallmouth Bass
There is no doubt that the smallmouth bass rivals the largemouth in popularity.
Walleye
The walleye is a wide-ranging, North American species that occurs virtually everywhere on the mainland.
Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
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Cedar River At Cedar Rapids | 1,410 cfs / 3.27 ft |
English River At Kalona | 60 cfs / 3.58 ft |
Iowa River Near Lone Tree | 445 cfs / 4.20 ft |
Cedar River Near Conesville | 1,590 cfs / 5.44 ft |
Big Creek Near Mt. Pleasant | 12 cfs / 3.50 ft |
South Skunk River Near Oskaloosa | 1,710 cfs / 11.03 ft |
Des Moines River At Ottumwa | 1,930 cfs / 1.82 ft |