Bear Lake (Hillsdale County)
Bear Lake is a small lake near the city of Hillsdale in Hillsdale County. It has a public boat ramp on North Lakeview Drive.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Black crappie listed
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Rainbow Trout
Listed by one source, unconfirmed
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Bear Lake public boat rampRamp4034 N Lakeview Dr, Hillsdale, MI 49242. Listed by the Michigan DNR.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Bear Lake (Hillsdale County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Bear Lake (Hillsdale County) ↗Local tips
- Fish weed edges for bass and bluegill.
- The lake reaches about 50 feet, so look for crappie and perch near deeper drop-offs.
- Check local rules before you go.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.