Bear Lake
About Bear Lake
Bear Lake is a 172-acre lake near Lamson in McLeod County, Minnesota. It reaches 9 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.6 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Bear Lake
- 172 acres, up to 9 feet deep, near Lamson
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 172 acres
- Max depth
- 9 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.6 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 172 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Bear Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bear Lake?
Bear Lake is in McLeod County, Minnesota, near Lamson. It covers 172 acres and reaches 9 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Bear Lake?
Bear Lake covers 172 acres with about 2.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 9 feet.
What fish can you catch at Bear Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Bear Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Bear Lake?
Yes. Bear Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Bear Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Bear Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.