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Channel catfish

30 in · 18 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Bear Lake is a lake located in Johnson County, Missouri, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Green sunfish.

Location

38°43′14.9″N 93°34′27.9″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Bear Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Bear Lake, MO

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 Missouri 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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55.7 miles away

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57.8 miles away

Leawood

58.0 miles away

Kansas City

59.6 miles away

Prairie Village

60.0 miles away

Overland Park

61.0 miles away

Gladstone

62.9 miles away

Merriam

63.6 miles away

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68.0 miles away

Lenexa

68.1 miles away

Kansas City

68.8 miles away

Shawnee

69.4 miles away

Gardner

73.3 miles away

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FAQ about Bear Lake fishing

Bear Lake is a lake located in Johnson County, Missouri, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°43′14.9″N 93°34′27.9″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Bear Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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