Bearpaw Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1960–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bearpaw Lake was last stocked September 23, 2025 with Rainbow Trout. Bearpaw Lake has 214 stocking records on file, spanning 1960–2025, with about 1,391,143 fish stocked over that period.
When Bearpaw Lake is stocked
Bearpaw Lake is typically stocked year-round, most often in September — 73 stocking events in that peak month.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 5,031 | 7.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 8,086 | 8.14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 8.03" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,475 | 7.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,525 | 7.72" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 4,606 | 7.24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 7,680 | 7.51" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 7,400 | 7.46" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 7,500 | 7.44" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 7,500 | 7.41" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 5,393 | 7.03" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 5,346 | 6.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 6.98" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 10,500 | 4.67" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 12,604 | 7.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 5, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 8,148 | 7.94" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 5, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 5.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 5, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 6,852 | 7.98" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 1, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 5,049 | 7.19" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 3,906 | 7.47" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 9,139 | 7.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,112 | 7.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 4,939 | 6.53" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 10,118 | 3.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,543 | 7.17" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 10,172 | 7.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,757 | 6.93" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 7.15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 11, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 5,370 | 6.97" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 4,004 | 8.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 6,351 | 8.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 7.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 5,063 | 6.88" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 6,415 | 8.01" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 8,804 | 7.94" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 5,109 | 6.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 15,502 | 6.98" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 5,034 | 6.42" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 7,550 | 7.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 7,550 | 5.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 2,016 | 7.19" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 3,038 | 7.27" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 7, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,452 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 7,530 | 8.59" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 6,846 | 8.61" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 7,462 | 7.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 7,462 | 7.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 5,104 | 7.69" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 7,744 | 7.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 9,680 | 7.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Bearpaw Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bearpaw Lake was last stocked September 23, 2025 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Bearpaw Lake?
Bearpaw Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Walleye, and Smallmouth Bass.
What time of year is Bearpaw Lake stocked?
Bearpaw Lake is typically stocked year-round, most often in September.
How often is Bearpaw Lake stocked?
Bearpaw Lake has been stocked about 3 times a year — 214 recorded stockings between 1960 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Bearpaw Lake?
About 1,391,143 fish have been stocked in Bearpaw Lake across 214 recorded events since 1960, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Bearpaw Lake?
Fish stocked in Bearpaw Lake average about 7.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.