Bear Lake is located a few miles NE of Onekama and about 13 miles SSE of Frankfort adjacent the Village of Bear Lake in Manistee County in Michigan's lower peninsula. This page features aerial photos of the lake.

Located in North Muskegon, Bear Lake opens into Muskegon Lake, allowing boaters to travel between Bear Lake, Muskegon Lake, and Lake Michigan. This page features aerial photos of the lake.