Fishing & Ice Fishing
Anglers come from miles around to enjoy the various fishing
opportunities found in the Bear Lake valley. Bear Lake is home to a
trophy cutthroat trout fishery where the Idaho State record cutthroat
of 19 lbs. was caught. Lake trout also inhabit the lake and may grow
to 30 lbs. Trolling and jigging from boats can be done throughout the
year (winter and spring months being the most productive).
There are four endemic fish species in Bear Lake: the Bonneville
Cisco, the Bonneville Whitefish, the Bear Lake Whitefish, and the Bear
Lake Sculpin. The January-February spawning run of the Bonneville
Cisco draws fishing enthusiast who dip nets to capture the small swift
fish.
Anglers also dunk worms, cast lures and float artificial
flies on many of the area lakes, reservoirs, streams and creeks. Float
tubes are especially popular at Montpelier Reservoir. The Montpelier
Rearing Pond has easy access for small children and
physically-challenged individuals who wish to fish.
learn more by visiting:
Bear Lake Idaho
30 N 1st E
