What Fish Are in Bear Lake?
Bear Lake in Manistee County, Michigan has 14 documented fish species: Blacknose shiner, Blackstripe topminnow, Bluntnose minnow, Golden shiner, Grass pickerel, Iowa darter, Lake herring, Largemouth bass, Least darter, Mimic shiner, Rock bass, Smallmouth bass, White sucker, Yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Bear Lake
Bear Lake supports 2 of the region's most-targeted species: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 6 feet across 1,873 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 11 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 6 ft |
| Surface Area | 1,873 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 14 |
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