Bear Island Reservoir fishing
Bear Island Reservoir
What's biting at Bear Island Reservoir
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Bear Island Reservoir -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Kawishiwi R Abv White Iron Lake Nr Ely | 2,210 cfs | → |
| South Kawishiwi River Near Ely | 1,450 cfs | → |
| Kawishiwi River Near Ely | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Basswood River Near Winton | 6,670 cfs | → |
| Vermilion River Nr Crane Lake | 1,110 cfs | → |
| Knife River Near Two Harbors | 43 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Bear Island Lake
- Bear Head Lake State Park
- Birch Lake Campground & Backcountry Sites
- Birch Lake
- Vermilion Ridge Campground.
- South Kawishiwi River Campground
Parks
- Bear Head Lake State Park
- Bear Island State Forest
- Veterans Memorial Field
- Burntside State Forest
- Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park
- Kabetogama State Forest
Reservoirs
Boat launches
- Country Club Road 8699, Saint Louis County
- Bear Head Lake State Park Saint Louis County
- Shagawa Road West Ely
- Vermillion Ridge Road Saint Louis County
- Fr 183 Lake County
- Saint Louis County
Paddle runs
- Wolf Bay Of Lake Vermilion To Section 26, T65n, R17w
- Section 26, T65n, R17w To Section 31, T66n, R17w
- Section 31, T66n, R17w To Crane Lake
- Bwcaw Boundary To Confluence With Plouff Creek
- Confluence With Plouff Creek To Lake Superior In T59n, R4w
- North Temperance Lake In T63n, R4w To Bwcaw Boundary In T62n, R4w
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Bear Island Reservoir as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Bear Island Reservoir
What fish species are found at Bear Island Reservoir?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Bear Island Reservoir -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Bear Island Reservoir.
How do I get to Bear Island Reservoir?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Bear Island Reservoir.