Big Bear Lake

Otsego County, Michigan

Big Bear Lake is a 36-foot deep inland lake in Otsego County, Michigan.

36 ft

Max Depth

0

Fish Species

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Local Guides

Map & Directions

Showing 7 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Jay's Sporting Goods

Gaylord, MI

★ 4.5

Thomas and Son Bait and Tackle

Johannesburg, MI

★ 5

Black River Party Store

Cheboygan, MI

★ 4.6

Dreffs Bait Shop

Atlanta, MI

Mom & Pop's One Stop

Hillman, MI

★ 4.4

Skip's Sport Shop

Grayling, MI

★ 4.6

Wellmans Sports Center

Au Sable Charter Twp, MI

★ 4.4

Resorts & Lodges Near Big Bear Lake

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Big Bear Lake.

Treetops Resort

Fishing Resort Gaylord

Fishing Resort Gaylord

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Trout Streams in Otsego County

Bradford Creek

Club Stream

Class I 11.3 mi

Frenchman Creek

Hardwood Creek

Hodge Creek

Mossback Creek

Other Lakes in Otsego County

Bell Marie Lake

Big Bass Lake

Big Chub Lake

Big Lake

Bob Lake

Bridge Lake

Plan Your Trip to Big Bear Lake

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GPS: 44.9373°N, 84.3795°W — Get Directions
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Data sourced from Michigan DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: April 1, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.