Rainbow Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last May 24, 2018 Best: dawn, dusk Bear Lake fishing
Bear Lake fishing: not stocked since June 13, 2018. It was stocked with Arctic Grayling and Rainbow Trout. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Lake Chub, Least Cisco, and Longnose Sucker. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- June 13, 2018
- · Arctic Grayling
- Plants on record
- 19
- Since 1970
- Species stocked
- 2 (+4 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.5 in
- Elevation
- 515 ft
Fish at Bear Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last May 24, 2018 Best: dawn, dusk 
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 5 plants · last June 13, 2018 Last stocked June 13, 2018 · avg 6.8 in · 5 plants
Arctic Grayling species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide Lake Chub Confirmed present
Least Cisco Confirmed present
Longnose Sucker Confirmed present
How Bear Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 35 years between 1970 and 2018.
Fish stocked in 1970
25,000
Fish stocked in 2003
2,528
Fish stocked in 2004
2,500
Fish stocked in 2007
3,150
Fish stocked in 2008
1,532
Fish stocked in 2009
1,500
Fish stocked in 2010
1,500
Fish stocked in 2012
4,706
Fish stocked in 2013
1,900
Fish stocked in 2014
1,903
Fish stocked in 2015
2,295
Fish stocked in 2016
1,517
Fish stocked in 2017
1,521
Fish stocked in 2018
2,009
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2018 | Arctic Grayling | 500 | 8 in | report |
| May 24, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,509 | 10.3 in | report |
| May 23, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,521 | 10.1 in | report |
| May 12, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,517 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 26, 2015 | Arctic Grayling | 794 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 15, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,501 | 9.8 in | report |
| June 10, 2014 | Arctic Grayling | 394 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 21, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,509 | 8.7 in | report |
| June 19, 2013 | Arctic Grayling | 400 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 11, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 9.4 in | report |
| October 4, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 3,394 | 3 in | report |
| June 14, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,312 | 7.4 in | report |
| May 13, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 26, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 5.4 in | report |
| June 10, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 1,532 | 6.4 in | report |
| June 7, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 3,150 | 5.7 in | report |
| June 16, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 25, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 2,528 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 4, 1970 | Arctic Grayling | 25,000 | 0.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Eielson AFB, AK
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
On the Eielson AFB military reservation: from the main gate go 0.3 mi, turn north on Transmitter Rd for 1.0 mi, then right just past the railroad tracks on an unmarked road 0.3 mi to the lake, with road access and parking. Bear Lake FamCamp here rents kayaks, watercraft, and fishing gear.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Bear Lake
Nearest lakes
Common questions
What fish are at Bear Lake?
Fishing Bear Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 14 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 24, 2018, averaging 7.7 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked June 13, 2018, averaging 6.8 in. Northern Pike, Lake Chub, Least Cisco, and Longnose Sucker are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Bear Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 13, 2018. No plants recorded in 35 years between 1970 and 2018.
How big are the fish stocked at Bear Lake?
Stocked fish average 7.5 in. Rainbow Trout average 7.7 in. Arctic Grayling average 6.8 in.
How do you get on Bear Lake?
The nearest town is Eielson AFB, AK. Facilities include camping and restrooms. On the Eielson AFB military reservation: from the main gate go 0.3 mi, turn north on Transmitter Rd for 1.0 mi, then right just past the railroad tracks on an unmarked road 0.3 mi to the lake, with road access and parking. Bear Lake FamCamp here rents kayaks, watercraft, and fishing gear.
Which lakes near Bear Lake were stocked more recently?
Hidden Lake (1.2 mi), Polaris Lake (1.5 mi), Moose Lake (1.7 mi), Grayling Lake (2.2 mi), and Manchu Lake (2.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Hidden Lake is also stocked with Arctic Grayling and Rainbow Trout, Polaris Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Arctic Grayling, Moose Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Arctic Grayling, Grayling Lake is also stocked with Arctic Grayling and Rainbow Trout, and Manchu Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Arctic Grayling.