BEAR ISLAND RESERVOIR

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MINNESOTA

Bear Island Reservoir


April 27, 2024

Bear Island Reservoir is an excellent fishing destination located in northern Minnesota. This 2,351-acre reservoir is home to a variety of fish species including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. Anglers can also find yellow perch and bluegill in the shallow areas of the lake. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips include using live bait such as minnows or leeches and targeting areas with weed beds or drop-offs. The best time of year to visit is in the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass
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Image Alt Walleye
Image Alt White Perch
Image Alt Yellow Perch

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Crown Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • White Perch

Brush Creek

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Delwein Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Walleye

Lake Cave City

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Lake Bennett

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Glover Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Mink Creek

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Otter Creek

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Walleye

Langston Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Gunner Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

LAKE WINONA DAM TO SOUTHERN LINE OF SEC 16, T2N, R17W
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
EAST LINE OF NW 1/4, SEC 22, T2N, R17W TO WEST LINE OF SEC 26, T2N, R17W
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
THE MOST UPSTREAM PORTION OF OZARK NATIONAL SCENIC RIVERWAYS TO THE MOST DOWNSTREAM PORTION OF OZARK NATIONAL SCENIC RIVERWAYS
Current Watershed, Missouri
NORTH FORK ILLINOIS BAYOU TO HEADWATERS BELOW PEDESTAL ROCK
Dardanelle Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
FOREST ROAD 179 TO EAST LINE OF NW 1/4 SEC 22, T2N, R17W
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
STATE HIGHWAY 49 BRIDGE NEAR DILLARD, MISSOURI TO FOREST BOUNDARY IN SECTIONS 13/24, T38N, R3W
Meramec Watershed, Missouri
FOREST ROAD 132C TO FOREST RAOD 179
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
WESTERN EDGE OF OZARK NATIONAL SCENIC RIVERWAYS TO CONFLUENCE WITH ALLEY SPRING (BRANCH)
Current Watershed, Missouri
HEADWATERS SEC 2, T2N, R18W TO FOREST ROAD 132C
Upper Saline Watershed, Arkansas
HEBRON ACCESS SITE TO SOUTHERN FOREST BOUNDARY IN SEC 33, T24N, R11W
North Fork White Watershed, Missouri

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Pine Grove Park

Insula Lake State Forest

Gooseberry Falls State Park

Bear Head Lake State Park

Lake Isabella State Forest

Burntside State Forest

Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park

Bear Island State Forest

Kabetogama State Forest

Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
NAMEKAGON RIVER VISITOR CENTER
The Namekagon River Visitor Center is a top point of interest located in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Missouri. This center serves as a gateway to the Namekagon River, a ...

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