| Bear Island Lake | |
|---|---|
  Bear Island Lake | |
| Location | Birch Lake, St. Louis County, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 47°46′24″N 91°58′46″W / 47.77333°N 91.97944°W |
| Primary inflows | Beaver River |
| Primary outflows | Bear Island River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 4 mi (6.4 km) |
| Max. width | 2 mi (3.2 km) |
| Surface area | 2,351 acres (9.51 km2) |
| Islands | 23 |
| Settlements | Rothman, Babbitt |
Bear Island Lake is a lake which is about 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Ely in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The lake measures 2,351 acres (9.51 km2), or about 2 miles (3.2 km) by 4 miles (6.4 km). There are at least 20 other islands in the lake. The shoreline of the natural glacial lake is about two-thirds state and national forest, including Bear Island State Forest. While deep in parts, several shallow bays and natural sand beaches make it a popular swimming spot.