Upper Bear Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 2005–2022 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Upper Bear Lake was last stocked July 27, 2022 with Cutthroat Trout. Upper Bear Lake has 5 stocking records on file, spanning 2005–2022, with about 2,600 fish stocked over that period.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Upper Bear Lake, freshest activity first.
Heather Lake
10 mi1 species · 10 records
Last stocked August 2025
Hyalite Reservoir
7 mi1 species · 74 records
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Bear Lakes
0 mi2 species · 15 records
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Hyalite Lake
12 mi1 species · 12 records
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Fridley Lake, Lower
11 mi1 species · 4 records
Last stocked August 1981
Fridley Lake, Upper
11 mi1 species · 4 records
Last stocked July 1979
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 400 | 1.69" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 400 | 1.89" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 400 | 1.72" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.59" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Upper Bear Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Upper Bear Lake was last stocked July 27, 2022 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Upper Bear Lake?
Upper Bear Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
How often is Upper Bear Lake stocked?
Upper Bear Lake is stocked intermittently — 5 recorded stockings between 2005 and 2022.
How many fish have been stocked in Upper Bear Lake?
About 2,600 fish have been stocked in Upper Bear Lake across 5 recorded events since 2005, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Upper Bear Lake?
Fish stocked in Upper Bear Lake average about 1.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.