Coho Salmon Stocked · 35 plants · last June 3, 2026 Last stocked June 3, 2026 · avg 2.7 in · 35 plants
Coho Salmon species guideBear Paw Lake fishing
Bear Paw Lake fishing has Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 5, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 70
- Since 1992
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 2.9 in
- Elevation
- 281 ft
Fish at Bear Paw Lake
Coho Salmon Stocked · 35 plants · last June 3, 2026 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 35 plants · last June 5, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk How Bear Paw Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 1996, 1997, and 1998.
Fish stocked in 1992
22,500
Fish stocked in 1993
13,500
Fish stocked in 1994
9,000
Fish stocked in 1995
9,000
Fish stocked in 1999
6,621
Fish stocked in 2000
6,828
Fish stocked in 2001
6,800
Fish stocked in 2002
11,300
Fish stocked in 2003
5,039
Fish stocked in 2004
7,105
Fish stocked in 2005
6,799
Fish stocked in 2006
5,626
Fish stocked in 2007
7,332
Fish stocked in 2008
2,300
Fish stocked in 2009
9,470
Fish stocked in 2010
11,605
Fish stocked in 2011
5,880
Fish stocked in 2012
9,500
Fish stocked in 2013
10,422
Fish stocked in 2014
13,500
Fish stocked in 2015
10,174
Fish stocked in 2016
7,453
Fish stocked in 2017
8,439
Fish stocked in 2018
7,995
Fish stocked in 2019
7,453
Fish stocked in 2020
7,429
Fish stocked in 2021
7,770
Fish stocked in 2022
7,750
Fish stocked in 2023
8,547
Fish stocked in 2024
7,741
Fish stocked in 2025
7,754
Fish stocked in 2026
7,756
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,256 | 2.7 in | report |
| June 3, 2026 | Coho Salmon | 4,500 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 27, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,252 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 23, 2025 | Coho Salmon | 4,502 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 3, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 3,250 | 2.6 in | report |
| May 27, 2024 | Coho Salmon | 4,491 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 29, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,575 | 2.4 in | report |
| May 26, 2023 | Coho Salmon | 4,972 | 2.6 in | report |
| May 24, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,250 | 2.4 in | report |
| May 19, 2022 | Coho Salmon | 4,500 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 28, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 3,270 | 3 in | report |
| May 21, 2021 | Coho Salmon | 4,500 | 2.8 in | report |
| May 21, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,928 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 15, 2020 | Coho Salmon | 4,501 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 6, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,953 | 2.9 in | report |
| May 29, 2019 | Coho Salmon | 4,500 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 7, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 3,251 | 2.9 in | report |
| May 31, 2018 | Coho Salmon | 802 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 30, 2018 | Coho Salmon | 3,942 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 6, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 3,412 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 1, 2017 | Coho Salmon | 5,027 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 20, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 498 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 6, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,440 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 1, 2016 | Coho Salmon | 4,515 | 2.7 in | report |
| June 11, 2015 | Coho Salmon | 4,500 | 3 in | report |
| June 11, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 5,674 | 2.9 in | report |
| July 1, 2014 | Coho Salmon | 100 | 2.9 in | report |
| July 1, 2014 | Coho Salmon | 3,900 | 2.9 in | report |
| June 13, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 3.1 in | report |
| June 13, 2014 | Coho Salmon | 4,500 | 2.8 in | report |
| July 9, 2013 | Coho Salmon | 4,500 | 3.3 in | report |
| July 3, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 5,922 | 3.1 in | report |
| August 30, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 29, 2012 | Coho Salmon | 4,500 | 3.2 in | report |
| September 15, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,280 | 2.5 in | report |
| August 18, 2011 | Coho Salmon | 3,600 | 2.9 in | report |
| June 15, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 3,465 | 3.2 in | report |
| June 15, 2010 | Coho Salmon | 5,440 | 1.9 in | report |
| May 28, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 2,700 | 3.4 in | report |
| August 24, 2009 | Coho Salmon | 2,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| August 24, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 25, 2009 | Coho Salmon | 4,470 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 27, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 2.4 in | report |
| August 23, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 1.9 in | report |
| May 24, 2007 | Coho Salmon | 5,032 | 2 in | report |
| September 13, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 19, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 126 | 10.8 in | report |
| June 9, 2006 | Coho Salmon | 4,500 | 1.7 in | report |
| August 8, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 2,299 | 1.7 in | report |
| May 25, 2005 | Coho Salmon | 4,500 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 23, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 2,305 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 21, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 11.5 in | report |
| May 20, 2004 | Coho Salmon | 4,600 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 28, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 4,664 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 16, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 375 | 12.8 in | report |
| August 12, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 2, 2002 | Coho Salmon | 4,500 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 6, 2002 | Coho Salmon | 4,500 | 2.5 in | report |
| August 13, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 1.8 in | report |
| May 22, 2001 | Coho Salmon | 4,500 | 2.8 in | report |
| July 28, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 2,328 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 1, 2000 | Coho Salmon | 4,500 | 2.7 in | report |
| August 4, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 2 in | report |
| June 3, 1999 | Coho Salmon | 4,321 | 3.4 in | report |
| July 27, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | 2.1 in | report |
| May 11, 1995 | Coho Salmon | 4,500 | 3.3 in | report |
| May 10, 1994 | Coho Salmon | 9,000 | 3.1 in | report |
| July 26, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | 2 in | report |
| May 13, 1993 | Coho Salmon | 9,000 | 3 in | report |
| May 13, 1992 | Coho Salmon | 22,500 | 3 in | report |
Access and facts
From Mile 57.0 Parks Hwy go east 1.4 mi on King Arthur Dr, right 0.5 mi on Magic Ave to an access road on the right, then 0.1 mi of 4-wheel-drive road to a small parking area and an unhardened boat launch. Most shoreline is private. A tea-stained lake in a swamp with little shallow margin.
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Common questions
What fish are at Bear Paw Lake?
Fishing Bear Paw Lake is as likely for Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout. Each accounts for 35 of 70 plants on record. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 3, 2026, averaging 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 5, 2026, averaging 3.2 in.
When is Bear Paw Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 5, 2026. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 1996, 1997, and 1998.
How big are the fish stocked at Bear Paw Lake?
Stocked fish average 2.9 in. Coho Salmon average 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout average 3.2 in.
How do you get on Bear Paw Lake?
From Mile 57.0 Parks Hwy go east 1.4 mi on King Arthur Dr, right 0.5 mi on Magic Ave to an access road on the right, then 0.1 mi of 4-wheel-drive road to a small parking area and an unhardened boat launch. Most shoreline is private. A tea-stained lake in a swamp with little shallow margin.
Which lakes near Bear Paw Lake were stocked more recently?
Loon Lake (0.9 mi) and Zero Lake (2.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Loon Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout and Zero Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.