Bear Lake, Alaska, United States

5Debbi D 5:00 PM Sep 7, 2020

Mama bear with her two cubs
We kayaked around this beautiful little lake and loved it! The mountains in the distance were mirrored in the lake and it was clear as glass. We saw 2 bald eagles and 2 loons. Most importantly we sat for 20 minutes and watched a mama bear and her two cubs playing on the beach. We stayed a far distance away but could see the baby bears wrestling and playing together. What a magical place!!

5Dan W 5:00 PM Jul 21, 2016

Local Information for Visitors
Bear Lake is a beautiful wildlife viewing area with lots birds including eagles, loons, mew gulls, golden eye ducks, water dippers, and kingfishers. This is a red salmon spawning area CLOSED TO FISHING. Yes we have bears but they are rarely seen and can be dangerous. Groups that are talking while they walk are unlike to surprise a bear and be threatened. Don't come to bear lake and expect to see bears; it is not a zoo. Some information: the weir - salmon viewing. On the tight hairpin turn after the Bear Creek RV park use the paved parking area beside the creek. You can view salmon on both sides if the road. Stay the road - this is a blind corner. The Lake -- at the end of the Pavement on Bear Lake Road turn left on Old Sawmill to the public access. or the trail -- continue on Bear Lake road about .5 miles after pavement end. Here is the trail head to walk along the lake. Walk about .8 mile to the creek where the salmon are gathering. This is a lovely nature flat and wide --easy walking.