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Bear Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Minnesota, United States

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Top fish species at Bear Lake

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Bear Lake is a lake located in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

47°40′8.7″N 93°16′3″W
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Fishing regulations at Bear Lake, MN

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Minnesota can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Bear Lake fishing

Bear Lake is a lake located in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. Its coordinates are:
47°40′8.7″N 93°16′3″W
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