Although it’s officially named Bear Creek Lake, everyone calls it Bear Lake. This amazing 500 acre lake is situated at an elevation of 2500 feet, is up to 190 feet deep and brags summer temperatures of up to 80 degrees. Bear Lake Reserve owns 6 miles of the thirteen mile shoreline where you can fish trout, small mouth bass, walleye, brim and sunfish. Boats of all types are welcome.

The lake is a wonderful location for watersports as the water is calm, glassy and smooth ninety percent of the time. The surrounding mountains form a natural barrier that protects the lake from the wind and because of this; it’s a great place to learn to waterski and wakeboard. Anyone who has tried to do either will agree that smooth water is best.

In fact, Billabong, a leading sportswear company that sells surf wear and accessories, often shoots their promotional videos at Bear Lake. View a few at these links.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn9CXtwNHvc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNfmaSBqagw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgoV0XIggCg

And, check out a fun waterskiing helmet-cam video on our YouTube site to see from a skier’s perspective how smooth and awesome the pristine waters of Bear Lake truly are.