Big Bear Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1952–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Bear Lake was last stocked October 16, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Big Bear Lake has 30 stocking records on file, spanning 1952–2024, with about 50,651 fish stocked over that period.
When Big Bear Lake is stocked
Big Bear Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 12 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Big Bear Lake, freshest activity first.
Beavertail Pond
8 mi3 species · 271 records
Last stocked May 2026
Wyman Creek
11 mi2 species · 23 records
Last stocked August 1991
Trout Creek
10 mi5 species · 136 records
Last stocked December 1986
Bearmouth Rest Area Pond
10 mi2 species · 17 records
Last stocked June 1985
Radtke Pond
12 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked September 1981
Bear Creek
7 mi3 species · 86 records
Last stocked May 1968
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 5.32" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.93" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 150 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.76" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 22 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,523 | 1.05" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 499 | 1.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 499 | 1.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,502 | 1.63" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,493 | 1.49" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.31" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 1.27" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 7.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,562 | 1.46" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 200 | 8.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,573 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,601 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,543 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,576 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,010 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,520 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,400 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Big Bear Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Bear Lake was last stocked October 16, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Big Bear Lake?
Big Bear Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Big Bear Lake stocked?
Big Bear Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Big Bear Lake stocked?
Big Bear Lake is stocked intermittently — 30 recorded stockings between 1952 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Big Bear Lake?
About 50,651 fish have been stocked in Big Bear Lake across 30 recorded events since 1952, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Big Bear Lake?
Fish stocked in Big Bear Lake average about 2.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.