Bear Lake is a large, picturesque alpine lake straddling the Utah-Idaho border. Known for its stunning turquoise-blue waters created by suspended limestone particles, it spans approximately 112 square miles with a maximum depth of 208 feet. The lake is renowned for its trophy cutthroat trout fishery, where the Idaho state record cutthroat of 19 pounds was caught. Bear Lake offers diverse fishing opportunities throughout the year and is home to four endemic fish species found nowhere else in the world. The lake features excellent opportunities for both shore and boat fishing, with the most productive fishing typically occurring during winter and spring months. With its unique ecosystem and fish population, Bear Lake provides anglers with distinctive fishing experiences that vary with the seasons.