Little Bear Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1975–2022 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Little Bear Lake was last stocked July 25, 2022 with Cutthroat Trout. Little Bear Lake has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 1975–2022, with about 12,063 fish stocked over that period.
When Little Bear Lake is stocked
Little Bear Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 566 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 499 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 522 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 503 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 578 | 1.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 511 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 3, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 544 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 582 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 20, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,130 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,008 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,120 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Little Bear Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Little Bear Lake was last stocked July 25, 2022 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Little Bear Lake?
Little Bear Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Little Bear Lake stocked?
Little Bear Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Little Bear Lake stocked?
Little Bear Lake is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 1975 and 2022.
How many fish have been stocked in Little Bear Lake?
About 12,063 fish have been stocked in Little Bear Lake across 15 recorded events since 1975, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Little Bear Lake?
Fish stocked in Little Bear Lake average about 1.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.