Bear Lake is a 35-acre lake located on Highway 2. It is 2.5 miles North of Chattaroy on the West side. The lake is county-owned and a minimal fee of $2 is required per car and driver plus $1 for additional anglers. Memorial Days opens its season, closing on Labor Day. To get to Bear Lake go North of Chattaroy on Highway 2, turn left into Bear Lake County Park at the sign.