Bear Fishing by the River Coloring Page Coloring Page
Download this free printable coloring page for kids featuring a cute bear catching a fish. A perfect Happy Starter activity for young artists.
Level: Happy Starter
Printing tip
For best results, print on A4 or US Letter paper at 100% scale. Use thick paper if your little artist loves markers!
About this coloring page
This adorable coloring page features a friendly bear standing on a riverbank with a fishing rod, successfully catching a small fish jumping from the water. The scene is set in a peaceful forest filled with rounded trees, tufts of grass, smooth river stones, and large blooming flowers in the foreground. The drawing uses bold, clean outlines and wide open spaces, making it very easy for little hands to stay within the lines. It is an ideal activity for a quiet rainy afternoon at home or as a nature-themed classroom project for preschoolers. Children will enjoy bringing the outdoor scenery to life while practicing their fine motor skills on the large, clear shapes.
How to color this page
- Use a thick brown crayon or marker for the bear's fur to easily fill the large body area.
- Try a bright blue or light turquoise for the winding river to make the water stand out against the green grass.
- Start with the large background trees and sky before moving to the smaller details like the flowers and the fish.
- Thick markers work best for these bold lines, but colored pencils can be used to add detail to the bear's textured fur marks.
Who is this page for?
This printable coloring page is made for the Happy Starter age group. Younger children can color the large shapes first and add the small details later — there is no wrong way to color it.
What you need
A printer, a sheet of A4 or US Letter paper and your favourite crayons, coloured pencils or markers. Thicker paper (120 gsm or more) works best with felt tip pens so the colours do not bleed through.
