Bear Lakes Fish Stocking
Montana · 1946–2013 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bear Lakes was last stocked July 30, 2013 with Cutthroat Trout. Bear Lakes has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 1946–2013, with about 18,012 fish stocked over that period.
When Bear Lakes is stocked
Bear Lakes is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 10 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Bear Lakes, freshest activity first.
Heather Lake
10 mi1 species · 10 records
Last stocked August 2025
Hyalite Reservoir
7 mi1 species · 74 records
Last stocked July 2023
Upper Bear Lake
0 mi1 species · 5 records
Last stocked July 2022
Hyalite Lake
12 mi1 species · 12 records
Last stocked August 1986
Fridley Lake, Lower
11 mi1 species · 4 records
Last stocked August 1981
Fridley Lake, Upper
11 mi1 species · 4 records
Last stocked July 1979
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 399 | 1.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 399 | 1.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 300 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 700 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 300 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 700 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 700 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 300 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,010 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,032 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1972 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,020 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1965 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,040 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 8,112 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Bear Lakes last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bear Lakes was last stocked July 30, 2013 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Bear Lakes?
Bear Lakes is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Bear Lakes stocked?
Bear Lakes is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Bear Lakes stocked?
Bear Lakes is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 1946 and 2013.
How many fish have been stocked in Bear Lakes?
About 18,012 fish have been stocked in Bear Lakes across 15 recorded events since 1946, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Bear Lakes?
Fish stocked in Bear Lakes average about 2.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.