Bear Lake Fish Stocking
Hamilton County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Bear Lake was last stocked October 2025 with Muskellunge. Bear Lake has 35 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 111,479 fish stocked over that period.
When Bear Lake is stocked
Bear Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in October — 14 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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Middle Cassadaga Lake
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Last stocked October 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Muskellunge | 550 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2024 | Muskellunge | 550 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 400 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2023 | Muskellunge | 550 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 400 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2023 | Walleye | 2,300 | 1.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2022 | Muskellunge | 410 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 400 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 27 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2022 | Muskellunge | 5,000 | 1.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Muskellunge | 77,600 | 0.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Muskellunge | 550 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2021 | Brook Trout | 400 | 3.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2021 | Walleye | 3,344 | 1.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 260 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Muskellunge | 550 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2019 | Brook Trout | 400 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2019 | Walleye | 2,330 | 1.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Muskellunge | 550 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2018 | Brook Trout | 320 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2017 | Muskellunge | 550 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2017 | Brook Trout | 400 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2017 | Walleye | 2,315 | 1.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2016 | Muskellunge | 550 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2015 | Muskellunge | 550 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 400 | 4.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2015 | Walleye | 2,300 | 1.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2014 | Muskellunge | 550 | 8.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 400 | 3.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2013 | Muskellunge | 550 | 8.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 200 | 3.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2013 | Walleye | 2,300 | 1.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2012 | Muskellunge | 550 | 8.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2011 | Muskellunge | 550 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2011 | Brook Trout | 150 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2011 | Walleye | 2,300 | 1.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Bear Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Bear Lake was last stocked October 2025 with Muskellunge.
What fish species are stocked in Bear Lake?
Bear Lake is stocked with Muskellunge, Brook Trout, and Walleye.
What time of year is Bear Lake stocked?
Bear Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in October.
How often is Bear Lake stocked?
Bear Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 35 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Bear Lake?
About 111,479 fish have been stocked in Bear Lake across 35 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Bear Lake?
Fish stocked in Bear Lake average about 5.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.