Bear Creek Reservoir
Olmsted County, Minnesota — DOW #55002200
40 Surveys
Special Regulations for Bear Creek Reservoir
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Combined possession limit one. The daily and possession limits for these species apply to the waters listed as a whole, that is, only one daily and possession limit may be taken from the group of waters that comprise the Rochester-Olmsted County Area Lakes (Rochester-Olmsted County Area Lakes includes: Bear Creek Reservoir (Chester Woods), Cascade Lake (Cascade Ponds), Foster Arend Lake, Gamehaven Lake (Boy Scout Lake or Willow Reservoir No. 4), Kalmar Reservoir, Quarry Hill Nature Center Pond, Manor Woods Pond (Country Club Pond), Silver Lake, Silver Creek Reservoir, Willow Creek Reservoir.)
- Possession limit one. The daily and possession limit of one for northern pike apply to the waters listed as a whole, that is, only one daily and possession limit may be taken from the group of waters that comprise the Rochester-Olmsted County Area Lakes (Rochester-Olmsted County Area Lakes includes: Bear Creek Reservoir (Chester Woods), Cascade Lake (Cascade Ponds), Foster Arend Lake, Gamehaven Lake (Boy Scout Lake or Willow Reservoir No. 4), Kalmar Reservoir, Quarry Hill Nature Center Pond, Manor Woods Pond (Country Club Pond), Silver Lake, Silver Creek Reservoir, Willow Creek Reservoir.)
- Combined possession limit ten, of which only five may be black or white crappie. The daily and possession limit for these species apply to the waters listed as a whole, that is, only one daily and possession limit may be taken from the group of waters that comprise the Rochester-Olmsted County Area Lakes. (Rochester-Olmsted County Area Lakes includes: Bear Creek Reservoir (Chester Woods), Cascade Lake (Cascade Ponds), Foster Arend Lake, Gamehaven Lake (Boy Scout Lake or Willow Reservoir No. 4), Kalmar Reservoir, Quarry Hill Nature Center Pond, Manor Woods Pond (Country Club Pond), Silver Lake, Silver Creek Reservoir, Willow Creek Reservoir.)
104.17
Acres
37 ft
Max Depth
16 ft
Mean Depth
7
Fish Species
2
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Bear Creek Reservoir. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.03 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard electrofishing | 173.6 | — | 0.16 lb | 191 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.45 lb | 6 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 0.49 lb | 2 |
| 2012-07-24 | Standard electrofishing | 176.7 | — | 0.61 lb | 228 |
| 2019-04-04 | Special trap nets | 1.5 | — | 1.86 lb | 9 |
| 2019-04-04 | Standard electrofishing | 71.9 | — | 0.79 lb | 43 |
| 2019-04-04 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.60 lb | 2 |
| 2015-05-11 | Standard electrofishing | 112.2 | — | 1.01 lb | 90 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | 1/4-in trap nets | 173.0 | — | — | 692 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 | — | 0.17 lb | 34 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 12.2 (normal) | 2.9 – 41.2 | 0.07 lb | 110 |
| 2012-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 27.9 (normal) | 2.9 – 41.2 | 0.32 lb | 307 |
| 2019-04-04 | Special trap nets | 11.2 | — | 0.36 lb | 67 |
| 2019-04-04 | Standard electrofishing | 56.9 | — | 0.14 lb | 34 |
| 2019-04-04 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 | — | 0.52 lb | 7 |
| 2015-05-11 | Standard electrofishing | 69.8 | — | 0.29 lb | 56 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.13 lb | 4 |
| 2000-07-24 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.10 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | 1/4-in trap nets | 4.8 | — | 0.01 lb | 19 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 4.3 | 0.15 lb | 24 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.3 | 0.23 lb | 38 |
| 2012-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 (above normal) | 0.7 – 4.3 | 0.30 lb | 77 |
| 2019-04-04 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.3 | 0.17 lb | 10 |
| 2019-04-04 | Special trap nets | 28.7 | — | 0.45 lb | 172 |
| 2019-04-04 | Standard electrofishing | 1.7 | — | 0.38 lb | 1 |
| 2015-05-11 | Standard electrofishing | 18.7 | — | 0.40 lb | 15 |
Channel Catfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 26.5 | — | 1.37 lb | 53 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 0.25 lb | 8 |
| 2000-07-24 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.02 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 15.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.04 lb | 31 |
| 2000-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.98 lb | 8 |
| 2012-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.47 lb | 16 |
| 2019-04-04 | Standard electrofishing | 8.4 | — | 2.44 lb | 5 |
| 2019-04-04 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 2.13 lb | 5 |
| 2019-04-04 | Special trap nets | 1.3 | — | 3.75 lb | 8 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 16.8 | 0.82 lb | 14 |
| 2019-04-04 | Standard electrofishing | 1.7 | — | 0.75 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-04 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 2.7 – 9.3 | 4.23 lb | 21 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-04 | Standard electrofishing | 1.7 | — | 1 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Bear Creek Reservoir. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Bear Creek Reservoir
- Weather forecast for Bear Creek Reservoir — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 43.9897°N, 92.3116°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.