Bear Creek Lake Fishing Report

Last Updated: November 12, 2025

Get the latest Fishing Report, Weather Forecast, and Hydrology for Bear Creek Lake in North-Carolina. Bear Creek Lake in North Carolina is a popular fishing destination with a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Updated daily.


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Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and camping. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing around structure. The best time of year to visit is in the spring when the water temperature is warming up and the fish are more active. Average temperatures during the spring range from 58-77°F.

       
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Area Streamflow Levels

Bear Creek LakeTUCKASEGEE RIVER AT SR 1172 NR CULLOWHEE Preview Tuckasegee River At Sr 1172 Nr Cullowhee 106cfs
Bear Creek LakeW F PIGEON R ABOVE LAKE LOGAN NR HAZELWOOD Preview W F Pigeon R Above Lake Logan Nr Hazelwood 38cfs
Bear Creek LakeFRENCH BROAD RIVER AT ROSMAN Preview French Broad River At Rosman 113cfs
Bear Creek LakeWEST FORK PIGEON RIVER NEAR RETREAT Preview West Fork Pigeon River Near Retreat 48cfs
Bear Creek LakeTUCKASEGEE RIVER AT BARKER'S CREEK Preview Tuckasegee River At Barker's Creek 345cfs
Bear Creek LakeW FK PIGEON R AT BETHEL Preview W Fk Pigeon R At Bethel 54cfs

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Area Campgrounds

Location Reservations Toilets
Bear Creek LakeRalph Andrews County Park Preview Ralph Andrews County Park
Bear Creek LakeCH-1 Preview CH-1
Bear Creek LakeCH-2 Preview CH-2
Bear Creek LakeDeep Gap Shelter Preview Deep Gap Shelter
Bear Creek LakeSunburst Campground Preview Sunburst Campground
Bear Creek LakeSunburst Preview Sunburst
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