Bear Lake Conditions: Weather, Water & Fishing

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24-Hour Hourly Weather & Wind Timeline

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Bear Lake, next 24 hours
Metric	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p	12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a
Temp (°F)	59°	58°	57°	57°	55°	54°	54°	53°	56°	59°	59°	60°	60°	63°	67°	69°	69°	70°	68°	67°	64°	63°	62°	62°
Wind (kts)	3	3	3	3	3	4	4	4	4	4	4	6	6	6	9	9	9	11	11	11	15	15	15	15
Direction	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	NE	NE	NE	SW	SW	SW	W	W	W	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Gusts (kts)	4	4	5	5	5	6	6	6	8	8	8	14	14	14	18	18	18	18	18	18	19	19	19	18
Precip %	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	2%	2%	2%	8%	8%	8%	12%	12%	12%	16%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Bear Lake, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Fri, 1 AM MDT	59°F	3 mph N (0°)	5 mph	1%	5%	Clear
Fri, 2 AM MDT	58°F	3 mph N (0°)	5 mph	1%	5%	Clear
Fri, 3 AM MDT	57°F	3 mph N (0°)	6 mph	1%	5%	Clear
Fri, 4 AM MDT	57°F	3 mph N (0°)	6 mph	1%	5%	Clear
Fri, 5 AM MDT	55°F	3 mph N (0°)	6 mph	1%	5%	Clear
Fri, 6 AM MDT	54°F	5 mph N (0°)	7 mph	1%	6%	Sunny
Fri, 7 AM MDT	54°F	5 mph N (0°)	7 mph	1%	6%	Sunny
Fri, 8 AM MDT	53°F	5 mph N (0°)	7 mph	1%	6%	Sunny
Fri, 9 AM MDT	56°F	5 mph NNE (23°)	9 mph	1%	3%	Sunny
Fri, 10 AM MDT	59°F	5 mph NNE (23°)	9 mph	1%	3%	Sunny
Fri, 11 AM MDT	59°F	5 mph NNE (23°)	9 mph	1%	3%	Sunny
Fri, 12 PM MDT	60°F	7 mph SW (225°)	16 mph	1%	6%	Sunny
Fri, 1 PM MDT	60°F	7 mph SW (225°)	16 mph	1%	6%	Sunny
Fri, 2 PM MDT	63°F	7 mph SW (225°)	16 mph	1%	6%	Sunny
Fri, 3 PM MDT	67°F	10 mph WSW (248°)	21 mph	2%	8%	Sunny
Fri, 4 PM MDT	69°F	10 mph WSW (248°)	21 mph	2%	8%	Sunny
Fri, 5 PM MDT	69°F	10 mph WSW (248°)	21 mph	2%	8%	Sunny
Fri, 6 PM MDT	70°F	13 mph SSW (203°)	21 mph	8%	25%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 7 PM MDT	68°F	13 mph SSW (203°)	21 mph	8%	25%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 8 PM MDT	67°F	13 mph SSW (203°)	21 mph	8%	25%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 9 PM MDT	64°F	17 mph SSW (203°)	22 mph	12%	39%	Partly Cloudy
Fri, 10 PM MDT	63°F	17 mph SSW (203°)	22 mph	12%	39%	Partly Cloudy
Fri, 11 PM MDT	62°F	17 mph SSW (203°)	22 mph	12%	39%	Partly Cloudy
Sat, 12 AM MDT	62°F	17 mph SSW (203°)	21 mph	16%	46%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 1 AM MDT	61°F	17 mph SSW (203°)	21 mph	16%	46%	Slight Chance Rain Showers

Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.

7-Day Weather & Wind Forecast

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Seven-day forecast periods for Bear Lake from the official forecast source
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Temp (°F)	72°	72°	72°	52°	52°	71°	55°	66°	51°	58°	49°	56°	43°	50°
Wind	NNE 5 mph	NNE 5 mph	N 3 mph	NNW 3 mph	N 3 mph	NW 5 to 10 mph	SSW 13 to 17 mph	SSW 12 to 17 mph	S 16 to 21 mph	S 5 to 20 mph	S 2 to 16 mph	SSW 3 to 13 mph	S 1 to 7 mph	SW 1 to 6 mph
Gusts	12 mph	12 mph	12 mph	8 mph	6 mph	21 mph	22 mph	24 mph	29 mph	22 mph	24 mph	16 mph	12 mph	12 mph
Precip %	1%	1%	1%	0%	1%	2%	17%	41%	82%	95%	94%	83%	81%	74%
Forecast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Clear	Sunny	Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers	Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 84 · Good

Good for fishing (84/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the north. 1% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.

Prime Solunar Window

5:00 AM MDT – 11:00 AM MDT

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

5 mph

Barometer Trend

29.77 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (5):

🐟Green Sunfish🐟Common Carp🐟Rainbow Trout🐟Brook Trout

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 87Sailing 65

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Good for boating (87/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the north. Gusts to 5 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.

Surface state: Glass / Light Ripple

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Sailing & Wind Trim

4 kts (5 mph)

Fair for sailing (65/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 2 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. 1% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).

Rig advisory: Full Main & Large Genoa (Light Air)

Kayaking, Paddling & Swimming

Paddle drag, thermal comfort & cold water immersion safety

Paddling 88Swimming --

Paddlecraft Readiness

Glassy Surface

Good for kayaking (88/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the north. Gusts to 5 mph. Confidence is high (90%).

Immersion: Wear USCG Approved Life Jacket

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Swimming & Immersion

Not monitored

Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

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Never implies on-water safety. Always supervise swimmers and wear personal flotation.

Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

As one of ID & UT's notable waterbodies, Bear Lake provides vital freshwater habitat and extensive recreational opportunities for public use. Whether you are navigating main channels by motorboat or fishing along quiet shoreline coves, the lake offers diverse seasonal experiences. On-site facilities and access points are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.

Surface Area

70,000 acres (109 sq mi)

Max Depth

208 ft

Surface Elevation

5,923 ft MSL

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Natural

State Jurisdiction

ID & UT

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (IDFG)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is required for anglers age 14+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.

Boating & AIS Biosecurity Protocol

Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.

Public Recreation & Access Pass

Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.

Primary Water Recreation Profile

High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Green Sunfish, Common Carp, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.

Seasonal Recreation & Climate Windows

Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)Peak Season

Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.

Spring & Fall ShoulderPrime Angling

Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.

Winter Season (Nov–Mar)Off-Season

High-altitude mountain winter climate (elevation 5,923 ft MSL). Freezing temperatures, potential snowpack or ice cover, and reduced seasonal amenities. Winter safety caution advised.

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