Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guideBear Creek Lake fishing
Bear Creek Lake fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. Also recorded: Yellow perch, Walleye, and Tiger muskie. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in March and June. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow perch and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.
- Last stocked
- June 5, 2026
- Plants on record
- 2
- Species recorded
- 3
- Elevation
- 5,560 ft
Fish at Bear Creek Lake
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guide
Tiger muskie Confirmed present Bear Creek Lake Park is a 2,624-acre gem that provides opportunities to hike, picnic, camp, fish, boat, windsurf, mountain or road bike, hit the swim beach or head to the archery range. (lakewoodco.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)(en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Bear Creek Lake is stocked
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Lakewood
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Bear Creek Reservoir, a 205-acre flood control lake inside Lakewood's Bear Creek Lake Park; the main entrance is at 15600 W. Morrison Road. Fishing piers sit at the boat ramp and Pelican Point; CPW lists accessible parking, a trail and pier. Ramps close mid-November to mid-March. Park entry fee.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.
About Bear Creek Lake
Lakewood is closing access to Big Soda Lake from the south side of the lake immediately because of degradation to this area and illegal parking. (lakewoodco.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Nearest lakes
Common questions
What fish are at Bear Creek Lake?
Yellow perch, Walleye, and Tiger muskie are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Bear Creek Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 5, 2026. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in March and June.
How do you get on Bear Creek Lake?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Lakewood. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Bear Creek Reservoir, a 205-acre flood control lake inside Lakewood's Bear Creek Lake Park; the main entrance is at 15600 W. Morrison Road. Fishing piers sit at the boat ramp and Pelican Point; CPW lists accessible parking, a trail and pier. Ramps close mid-November to mid-March. Park entry fee.
Which lakes near Bear Creek Lake were stocked more recently?
Lake Arbor (13.9 mi), Standley Lake (14.8 mi), Cherry Creek Reservoir (15.3 mi), Slough Pond (19.4 mi), and Kriley Pond (19.8 mi) were stocked more recently.