Bear Lake Fishing Access Point

Visited March 17, 2021

Bear Lake Road, Stockton, NY 14784

52 degrees Fahrenheit, sunny

No toilets available.

Dogs must be leashed.

Bear Lake is a kettle lake that was created when the glaciers melted. There is no hiking trail here so why have I added this location to my site? Bear Lake has a nice access "ramp" for kayakers when the weather is warmer. (It is not in place at this time of year.) I enjoy the level walking with no hills for at least a mile; I can turn around whenever I know I need to return to my car. When I moved to the area over 20 years ago, there was a little Clever Store that sold a bit of everything that a small lake community would want. I was sad when it closed. Some days, I walk along the lake watching geese, mallards, and a heron or bald eagle and I see no one except maybe a local Labrador. Other days, 20 cars will pass me and I will see over 20 people in their yards or out walking. The higher numbers tend to be around the holiday weekends: Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. Most of the people are friendly and will give a smile or wave. Last time I visited when there was ice on the lake, there was a ice fishing hut on the lake. I would love to be able to visit this area in the 1950s to see it flourishing, when the giant oak trees were young.

No cost for parking. I am not aware of access costs for kayaking.

Limited parking. Only four spaces.