I fish bear creek alot, but rarely do I fish it this time of year. I wish I could be of more help. I would try shallow flats around 12-18 feet. I woul dstart trolling 1/8 ounce jigs, black and chart with a pink head. Once you find a area holding fish, try tightlining or drifting minnows just off the bottom. There is a ton of brush out there. Try to get right on the channel drops. If that doesn't work, tightline minnows on the deep edge fo the channel. Say 18-26 feet.
If that doesn't work, try the bait shop there at Rose Trail. The have some homemade yellow and chart dynamite.