Bear Lake

Bear Lake Bear Lake is a 316 acre, freshwater lake in Kalkaska County, Michigan. Bear Lake has enhanced clarity due to springs that feed into it.

Northern Michigan’s all sports Bear Lake is the perfect hidden gem. It has been rated in the top 3 for clarity in Michigan you will feel like your in the Caribbean.Bear lake is located less that a quarter mile from the ORV/Snowmobile trails that extend across all of Northern Michigan.

06/03/2026

Water Levels – The lake has risen 21 inches from last fall to this spring

Fish stocking :
Added April 20, 2026
5,200 rainbow trout averaging 7.43”
14,898 brown trout averaging 7.43”

Ice finally got the memo Spring is upon us
04/17/2026

Ice finally got the memo Spring is upon us

Water is peaking through
04/14/2026

Water is peaking through

Old man winter needs to wrap it up …..☀️🌅🛶👙🏊‍♀️
04/09/2026

Old man winter needs to wrap it up …..☀️🌅🛶👙🏊‍♀️

Formerly Shirley’s in the woods https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CmWoroumc/
10/08/2025

Formerly Shirley’s in the woods
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We had to replace our water pump this week, we are hoping to have our doors open this Saturday as long as the water test come back good.

I just want to say how thankful we are for all the support that bear lake has shown us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being so helpful and patient with us as we work out of the kinks.

Big Dipper in the sky reflecting in the water, 1:53am 📸 K.Cook
09/30/2025

Big Dipper in the sky reflecting in the water, 1:53am 📸 K.Cook

Early this morning 🫶      📸K.Cook
09/30/2025

Early this morning 🫶 📸K.Cook

Aerial shot of Bear Lake taken July 11 📸 Rowdy Rindfield
07/22/2025

Aerial shot of Bear Lake taken July 11 📸 Rowdy Rindfield

06/29/2025

BOAT PARADE 🚣🛥️🛶🚢 The parade is on if the weather cooperates! Just like we always do, we’ll kick things off at Sam’s place (on the west side, his blue pontoon boat with U.S. and Michigan flags - Go Blue!) at 7:30 pm on July 4th. If you’re not feeling up for a full lap, you can join in route, but please make sure you cruise by the southwest corner so Mark Neacher can snap some pics. Oh, and guess what? We’ll be awarding first, second, and third place to the best-decorated boat (disclaimer: no cash prizes, just our awesome admiration!).

Address

Kalkaska, MI
49646

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