Widely considered to be home to one of the best beaches in utah, bear lake state park sure lives up to its reputation. The state parks entrance fee at the marina will be waived for those attending the event, with a hope that youll donate to the family. Dip net for cisco fish on the east side of bear lake at dawn. Yesterday there was anywhere from 24 of ice, but wind and warm weather yesterday were able to melt all of the ice along cisco beach and it was totally open water this morning tuesday. The lake is known for its turquoiseblue water, especially when viewed from hwy.
Near by is the small town of garden city, on the utahidaho border. Remains of mysterious creature discovered at bear lake. It attracts 775,000 visitors a year with its calm waters, beautiful beaches and desert weather with more than 300 sunny days a year. Relaxing in a cabin, or soaking in a hot tub after a day of playing in the snow. Catch cisco at bear lake the annual cisco run at bear lake usually gets going in midjanuary, according to dwr bear lake biologist bryce nielson. Cisco stands in the cisco desert, in an exposed, waterless low spot that one book. Park your rv or pitch your tent, then head for nearby bear lake and prepare for a stunning view. Known for its intense turquoise colored water, the lake is often called the caribbean of the rockies. The cisco run usually starts in mid to late january. Bear lake is often called the caribbean of the rockies for its intense turquoise blue water. Bonneville cisco are the most numerous fish in bear lake, inhabiting deep. Bear lake state park eastside areas are located on the east side of the lake and provide four primitive campgrounds at.
Bear 100 endurance run event in bear lake utah and idaho. Run bear lake waters edge resort bear lake marathon. Fishing for lake trout and native cutthroats, whitefish and cisco is excellent. Consider cisco fishing an opportunity to catch a unique fish before the sun comes up. The bear lake monster winterfest is bear lakes biggest annual winter event. By completing three races in three states in three days all with minimal travel between races runners can check off three states at once.
Dip net for cisco fish on the east side of bear lake at dawn with your valid utah or idaho fishing license. Enjoy activities like biking, camping, and golfing in garden city. Rough weather and the fact that the lake is completely icefree a rarity caused the cisco to change their usual patterns, according to utah division of wildlife resources biologist. Enjoy the best boats, waverunners, boat tours, charters, water toys and watercraft rentals in utah and idaho. Bear lake valley convention and visitors bureau 69 n. If you have a valid utah or idaho fishing or combination licensewhether you are a resident.
Water temperature and other factors trigger the unique little fish to spawn along the lake s shores. January 2526, 2019 will be filled with with exciting winter fun. Zillow has 172 homes for sale in 84028 matching bear lake. Garden city s location at the end of the logan canyon scenic byway and on the shores of bear lake state park makes it one of northern utahs best gateway towns it is the perfect place to spend focused time with the beautiful scenery and enjoy a raspberry shake. Visitors can enjoy a myriad of outdoor activities throughout the entire year. The state marina on the west side of bear lake on the north end of garden city, approximately 1 mile north of the us 89 and sr 30 junction. Nestled in the heart of the mountains in northeasternmost utah not far from the great salt lake, the town of garden city plays host in 2014 to the 7th annual running of the bear lake marathon, half marathon, 10k and 5k race, which follows a pointtopoint course around the lake from which the race gets its name. Bear lake is a natural freshwater lake on the idaho utah border in the western united states.
Beside boating this area of bear lake is nice for fishing, swiming an picnicing. Bonneville cisco enthusiasts travel to the banks of the lake to find the fish in the middle of their spawning run, said scott tolentino, a fisheries biologist for the utah division of wildlife. Welcome to bear lake state park bring your boat, your bathing suit, sunscreen, fishing rod and your water toys. Bear lake state park utah bear river heritage area. The caribbean of the rockies is still there in the fall and winter, and theres plenty for your family to do and see. A cool, autumn point to point race through the pines, golden aspen and red maples of the wasatchcache national forest of utah, the bear river range of idaho and.
During their january spawning period, however, individuals move to shallow water, where they form large schools and spawn over the lake s limited rocky areas. Bear lake is nestled high in the rocky mountains on the utah idaho border. The bear lake series is highly recommended for runners looking to run a no hassle double and get two beautiful states finished. Waterskiing, swimming, scuba diving and sailing are favorite activities. Bear lake 84028 real estate 172 homes for sale zillow. The direct and official information for cisco beach bear lake state park in garden city, utah. Bear lake state park is a nice park, aspecially if you like boating. Roger wilson, sportfish program coordinator describes the cisco run at bear lake in utah for the salt lake tribune. Cisco beach bear lake state park near garden city utah. On the utah idaho border, north of the town of logan. Bear lake is one of the fifty oldest lakes in the world, and as a result has four endemic species of fish. Book hotels and other accommodations near bear lake marina and bear lake west golf course today. The lake has always had an unusual, beautiful blue color, and it harbors five rare species of fish. On the utahidaho border, north of the town of logan.
The cisco that drew eileen bears little resemblance to the cisco that was. Bear lake, 20 miles long and 8 miles wide, stretches from idaho into utah to the south. Monster cisco disco tournament saturday 11amnoon fish must be entered at the marina at this time dip net for cisco fish on the east side of bear lake at dawn. This deep, 20milelong natural lake straddling the utah idaho border is nicknamed the caribbean of the rockies because of its turquoise water and white sand beaches. The stunning aquablue waters of bear lake are the main feature of bear lake state park. Garden city, utah campground bear lake marina side koa. Richard droesbeke, park manager, bear lake state park, utah. Rendezvous beach on the southwest curve of bear lake approximately 2 miles northwest from laketown on sr 30 from the cisco road and sr 30 junction. Box 471 garden city, ut 84028 4359462197 8004482327 bear email. With so much of utah designated as public land administered for recreational use, and hundreds of miles of backcountry trails, great fourwheel drive or atv terrain is never far away. However, the bear lake marathon by itself would be a tremendous race for a firsttimer or a newcomer. Bonneville cisco prosopium gemmife utah fish species. The next time this family friendly event is being held is on january 2426, 2020. A 1907 letter published in a logan, utah newspaper claimed that two men had seen the bear lake behemoth attack their camp and kill one of their horses.
With a number of recreational and cultural activities available yearround, bear lake is sure to be your family vacation destination year after year. In many areas of the state fourwheel drive and allterrain vehicle atv rentals are available. Controversy over bear lake idahoutah hydropower scheme. Bear lake s annual cisco run got off to a slow start this year, worrying some anglers, but officials say the run is proceeding more or less as expected. No good estimate of bonneville or bear lake whitefish has been made, but relative catch rates suggest that several million bonneville and close to 1 million bear lake whitefish are present in the lake. Northern utah bear lake valley lies on the border of utah and idaho, and is home to the caribbean of the rockies, or bear lake. Enjoy a variety of activities in their seasonswaterskiing, sailing, swimming, scuba diving in summer. Bordered on the west by the cache mountain range, the lake has swimming beaches and boat ramps on. The cisco disco, cisco tournament, outdoor expo, chilli cook off and monster plunge. Beautiful lake ideal for boating, water skiing, swimming, sailing, fishing and famous raspberry shakes.
The scenery is beautiful, the pointtopoint course is both rolly. This boat rental is for 8 hours 9am5pm on a trailer from our bear lake funtime location. The bear lake monster winterfest is bear lake s biggest annual winter event. In the winter snowmobilers and ice anglers are drawn to the area. The cisco winter phenomenon at bear lake state park. Three distinct areas of the park provide a number of amenities for both day and overnight use. Bear lake is a natural freshwater lake on the idahoutah border in the western united states. At 20 miles long and 8 miles wide, half of bear lake resides in idaho, the other half in utah. Bear lake state parks eastside camping areas of first point, south eden, cisco beach, rainbow cove, and north eden, from 4 miles to 12 9705 north cisco road, laketown, utah 84038 bear lake state park campgroundidaho.
Utah fishing guidebook utah division of wildlife utah. Monster cisco disco tournament saturday 11amnoon fish must be entered at the marina at this time. Join the fun of ice fishing in january during the annual cisco run. There is the bear lake strain of the bonneville cutthroat trout, bonneville cisco unique to this lake, bonneville whitefish, bear lake whitefish, bear lake sculpin found only in bear lake. The state park marina is located on highway 89, north of garden city. Fourwinns 20 ski boat, 10person capacity or 1,600 lbs, 240 horsepower. The bonneville cisco, prosopium gemmifer, is one of three whitefish species endemic to found only in bear lake on the utahidaho border. About 109 square miles 280 km 2 in size, it is split about equally between the two states. During their january spawning period, however, individuals move to shallow water, where they form large schools and spawn over the lakes limited rocky areas.
Nestled in the heart of the mountains in northeasternmost utah not far from the great salt lake, the town of garden city plays host in 2014 to the 7th annual running of the bear lake marathon, half marathon, 10k and 5k race, which follows a pointtopoint course around the. This deep, 20milelong natural lake straddling the utahidaho border is nicknamed the caribbean of the rockies because of its turquoise water and white sand beaches. Fish, sail, jet ski and soak up the northeast utah sun. I have also seen a few suckers ripped off of the bottom as well. The bonneville cisco, prosopium gemmifer, is one of three whitefish species endemic to found only in bear lake on the utah idaho border. The town is a summer resort destination, thus is nicknamed. Bear lake valley convention and visitors bureau home facebook. The cisco run is officially on at bear lake, but the changing conditions are making dipping fish challenging. The annual cisco run at bear lake usually gets going in midjanuary, according to dwr bear lake biologist bryce nielson. In 2008, he became one of the first illustrators to become a childrens book design fellow at chronicle books in san francisco. The best areas to fish are several so take your pick. The valley, which is approximately 50 miles long on a northsouth axis, is bordered on the east and southwest by geologic faults.
Most everyone speeds on the road that runs alongside cisco, utah. Approximately 145 miles northeast of salt lake city. The article created a stir in salt lake city and within a month a news staff member quizzed many bear lake people and found hardly a person who doubted it. Oregon trail bear lake scenic byway southeast idaho. Bring your biggest little cisco fish to the utah state park marina. One time, a lake of oil leaked from a pump jack inside town limits. Bear lake whitefish spawn on the pock pile during february albrecht, 2004. They come in droves during the first hours of daylight. Bear lake is nestled high in the rocky mountains on the utahidaho border. It is home to several native species of fish that are found nowhere else in the world. First point, cisco beach, and rainbow cove launch ramp open yearround north eden, south eden, and rainbow cove, bluffs campsites open approx.
The bonneville cisco are especially important to this lake s fishery. For all of you that are going to dip the cisco you have 2 choices, the state marina in garden city and cisco beach. Feb 26, 20 this week we chase cisco at bear lake, and ice fish and hyrum and manitou reservoirs. Bear lake valley convention and visitors bureau home. Bordered on the west by the cache mountain range, the. The mission of the bear lake rendezvous chamber of commerce is to bring business leaders of the bear lake valley together to support local economy and business.
Bear lake valley convention and visitors bureau, garden city, ut. Averaging six inches there are an estimated nine million of these little guys in the lake. The waters edge resort bear lake marathon weekend is fast becoming one of americas favorite destination races for those seeking to become members of the 50 state club. Bear lake usu laep department utah state university. This week we chase cisco at bear lake, and ice fish and hyrum and manitou reservoirs. Approximately 100 people dressed to impress entered the water as part of the bear. They can be purchased at the shell in garden city, or online here. The cisco that run in late january and part of february at bear lake and so does the curse. Located on the arizona shoreline of lake havasu, lake havasu city is a destination for boaters, water sport enthusiasts, hikers, nature lovers, car enthusiasts and history buffs. Bear lake state park keeps it exciting and right now, the run for cisco is onits a natural phenomenon. Very nice developed campgrounds adjacent to the lake. State park entrance fee applies but is well worth it.
Bear lake is famous for its annual january cisco run. Bear lake eastside along the eastern shore of the lake consists of a series of small, primitive and rather unattractive picnic areascampgrounds first point, south eden, cisco beach, rainbow cove and north eden. The best time to target them is after the bonneville cisco spawning run which ends around the end of january. Campground details bear lake state park, ut reserveamerica. Bear lake occupies more than 100 square miles and straddles the state line between utah and idaho in the northeast corner of utah. Bonneville cisco generally inhabit deep cool water.
The udwr will update the bear lake office answering machine with lake conditions, status of the cisco run, and other fishing opportunities every other day until the end of the cisco run, but please call after 5pm in order to keep the line open during business hours 7am 5pm. Book your hotel in garden city and pay later with expedia. Water temperature and other factors trigger the unique little fish to spawn along the lakes shores. The lake has been called the caribbean of the rockies for its unique turquoiseblue color, which is due to the. The pioneer of ruin the pioneer of ruin high country news. Cisco enthusiast ready for best opportunity to catch fish. Bear lake boat rentals jet ski watercraft boat tours. Monthly rentals in bear lake usa extended stays, sublets. When it comes to winter exploration at bear lake state park, the sky is the limit, and bear lake is the only dip net fishery for sport fish in the state. Plus, the bear lake monster is more sluggish in the cold and less likely to interfere with your outdoor adventures. Bear lake is located on the utahidaho border and is often called the caribbean of the rockies because of its intense turquoise blue water. Lake trout, cutthroats, bonneville whitefish, cisco, and even some of the smaller bear lake whitefish. Bonneville whitefish action about to heat up during cold weather. The januaryfebruary spawning run of the bonneville cisco draws fishing enthusiast who dip nets to capture the small swift fish.
Here in bear lake we have many great activities for all times of the year. The udwr will update the bear lake office answering machine with lake conditions, status of the cisco run, and other fishing opportunities every other day until the end of the cisco run, but please call after 5pm in order to keep the line open during. Yearround fishing for cutthroat, mackinaw, cisco, and whitefish. This scenic drive passes by beautiful bear lake, which straddles the idahoutah border and continues through oregon trail country. Cut up cisco is great bait for the big cutthroat and lake trout that also inhabit bear lake.
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