Bear Lakes

Bear Lakes is a lake in Greene County, but a dependable surface-area figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Bear Lakes, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Bear Lakes

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Bear Lakes, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Bear Lakes

Fish reported from Bear Lakes include bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, and longear sunfish.

Bass

Largemouth bass in Bear Lakes can be searched with a spinnerbait before a Texas-rigged worm is worked through the best cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For sunfish on Bear Lakes, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

Brown bullheads in Bear Lakes are best approached with a worm or small piece of cut bait on bottom.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Bear Lakes

Start with the best-looking shallow cover during the first hour, then move to the nearest drop if the bank is quiet on Bear Lakes. Then compare natural weed edges, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Bear Lakes before searching the middle.

When to Fish Bear Lakes

Early spring on Bear Lakes calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Bear Lakes anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Bear Lakes is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.