Fishing Report
Bear Island Reservoir Fishing Report
Ely, MN
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Modeled from National Weather Service data, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
47.789913, -91.923486
Est. water temp
71°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Max depth
60 ft
Deepest surveyed contour on record
Depth contours: Minnesota DNR survey
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Ely (St. Louis County, MN).
Species on record
No species on record yet for this lake.
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Bear Island Reservoir · 47.7899, -91.9235
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These depth contours are for deciding where to fish, not for running a boat. No depth map we show — whatever agency surveyed it — is a nautical chart, and none of them will show you a shoal. Do not navigate by this map.
Depth contours: Minnesota DNR survey
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Bear Island Reservoir?
No fish species have been recorded for Bear Island Reservoir yet. Check the live conditions to plan a trip on the surrounding water.
When's the best time to fish Bear Island Reservoir?
No species are modeled for Bear Island Reservoir yet, so there's no species-specific feeding window to name. The score still gives the light window 25% of its total, an input Bitespan grades "Well supported". Check today's bite forecast for Bear Island Reservoir to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Bear Island Reservoir?
Bear Island Reservoir is near Ely, MN, at 47.7899, -91.9235.
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