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Bear Lake Fishing Report

October 19, 2026 Fishing: Good Loading live data…

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Fishing Report

Heads up for Bear Lake. Rendezvous Beach water, docks, pump out and fish cleaning station winterize Tuesday, October 20. Rainbow Cove and the Eden areas close around the end of the month, but the Marina, First Point and Cisco Beach stay open all year. The lake is about 5,911.5 feet and the water is down to around 60 degrees at the marina.

Cutthroat are moving shallower as it cools, and the lake trout should be getting on the rockpile and points to spawn. Troll jointed minnows and FlatFish, or jig tubes and swimbaits once you find fish on the graph. We haven't seen a fresh catch report this week.

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Lake Trout

A large, deep-water predator found in cold Utah reservoirs. Lake trout commonly feed on cisco, kokanee and other baitfish and are often targeted by trolling or jigging.

Bear Lake Whitefish

A native species found only in Bear Lake, typically inhabiting deeper, colder water. It feeds primarily on aquatic insects, small crustaceans and other bottom-dwelling organisms.

Bonneville Cisco

A small native fish found only in Bear Lake. Cisco form large schools, serve as important forage for larger predators and move into shallow water to spawn during winter.

Bonneville Whitefish

A native fish found only in Bear Lake. Bonneville whitefish generally inhabit deeper water and feed on aquatic insects, small crustaceans and other bottom-dwelling organisms.

Bear River Cutthroat Trout

A native cutthroat trout found within Utah’s Bear River drainage. It is recognized by orange-red throat markings and spotting concentrated toward the rear of its body.

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