Bear Lake Holds Steady Near 5,911.6 Feet as Winter Nears
Bear Lake has barely moved in the past week. It sits at about 5,911.56 feet, roughly 12 feet below full and lower than usual for early November.
Bear Lake has barely moved in the past week. It sits at about 5,911.56 feet, roughly 12 feet below full and lower than usual for early November.
marina
Marina expansion basin enclosed and dewatered; existing Marina open; spring 2028 target.
Anglers Den’s latest Bear Lake report (Nov. 2) rates fishing Good. Lake trout are moving up onto the rockpile and points to spawn, and cutthroat are coming shallow as the water cools. North and South Eden closed for the season Nov. 1, and Rendezvous Beach is winterized. The Marina,
tourism
Tucked between the borders of Utah and Idaho, Bear Lake stands out as one of the West’s premier freshwater destinations. Its striking turquoise color comes from suspended calcium carbonate particles that scatter light, earning the lake its nickname as the Caribbean of the Rockies. Pair that visual drama with
fishing
Early morning continues to offer the best opportunity before recreational boat traffic intensifies. Surface water temperatures are approximately 64°F, with cutthroat trout and lake trout holding in deeper water between 60 and 90 feet. What the Locals Are Saying: From the Bear Lake Fishing Facebook group: Josh Borg reported
public-safety
June 25, 2026 — In response to escalating fire danger amid dry conditions, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has expanded Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on all BLM-managed lands in northern Utah, effective June 19, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. These restrictions apply to Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Morgan,
tourism
The Bear Lake Parks and Recreation have been upgrading the East Side of Bear Lake for the last several years