Bear Lake in 3-D at today's water level, about 204 ft at the deepest. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Bear Lake today
Utah · 108.6 sq mi · updated
Clear water, 51°F water, level steady, 5 ft below normal, calm this morning.
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Water temperature map
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Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
89% Good chance for trout today · 36–40 ft deep
- Water 51°F on top, a bit cool for them, so they feed in the warmest water they can find.
- Best water today is 36–40 ft deep, mostly on open water over the deep basin.
- The lake is layered: warm water down to about 75 ft, cold below.
Best zone: open water, about 2% of them, 38–42 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm · about 100 ft deep today
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 8:00 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Steady over 7 days. 4.5 ft below normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Clear water No algae seen
Last clear view from above: .
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Estimate from weather and satellite, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:13 am · sunset 5:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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