Bear Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1950–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bear Lake was last stocked October 2, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Bear Lake has 4 stocking records on file, spanning 1950–2024, with about 9,950 fish stocked over that period.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Bear Lake, freshest activity first.
Leslie Lake
8 mi1 species · 16 records
Last stocked July 2023
Glenwood Lake
9 mi2 species · 17 records
Last stocked July 2023
Mccarthy Reservoir
5 mi1 species · 3 records
Last stocked July 1987
Boulder Kids Ponds
9 mi1 species · 21 records
Last stocked June 1984
Boulder School Pond
7 mi1 species · 27 records
Last stocked April 1974
Keogh Reservoir
10 mi1 species · 8 records
Last stocked April 1972
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 300 | 2.08" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 300 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 1951 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,050 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 1950 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Bear Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bear Lake was last stocked October 2, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Bear Lake?
Bear Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
How often is Bear Lake stocked?
Bear Lake is stocked intermittently — 4 recorded stockings between 1950 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Bear Lake?
About 9,950 fish have been stocked in Bear Lake across 4 recorded events since 1950, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Bear Lake?
Fish stocked in Bear Lake average about 2.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.