Bear Lake Fish Stocking
Skamania County, Washington · 1995–2025 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Bear Lake was last stocked September 3, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout. Bear Lake has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 1995–2025, with about 9,373 fish stocked over that period.
When Bear Lake is stocked
Bear Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in September — 12 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Bear Lake, freshest activity first.
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Wood Lake
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Placid Lake
2 miSkamania County · 2 species · 30 records
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Deer Lake
0 miSkamania County · 2 species · 15 records
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Clear Lake
0 miSkamania County · 2 species · 24 records
Last stocked September 2025
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 4, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 808 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 429 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
Show 7 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 400 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 400 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 400 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 9, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 435 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 4, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 400 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 10, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 801 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Bear Lake last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Bear Lake was last stocked September 3, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Bear Lake?
Bear Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Bear Lake stocked?
Bear Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in September.
How often is Bear Lake stocked?
Bear Lake is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 1995 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Bear Lake?
About 9,373 fish have been stocked in Bear Lake across 15 recorded events since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.