White Sucker Stocked · 1 plant · last 2020
Last stocked 2020 · avg 0.7 in · 1 plant
Bear Lake fishing
Bear Lake fishing: not stocked since 2020. It was stocked with White Sucker on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- 2020
- White Sucker
- Plants on record
- 1
- Since 2020
- Species stocked
- 1 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 0.7 in
- Surface acres
- 148.9
Fish at Bear Lake
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guideHow Bear Lake is stocked
About 571 reported fish per acre, the most of 9 lakes in Polk County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | White Sucker | 85,000 | 0.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Town of Garfield, WI
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Bear Lake?
Fishing Bear Lake usually means White Sucker. The one plant on record is White Sucker. White Sucker was last stocked 2020, averaging 0.7 in. Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Bear Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2020. About 571 reported fish per acre, the most of 9 lakes in Polk County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Bear Lake?
White Sucker stocked at Bear Lake average 0.7 in.
Which lakes near Bear Lake were stocked more recently?
Wapogasset Lake (4.8 mi), Bear Trap Lake (6.3 mi), Summerfield Lake (7 mi), and Balsam Lake (7.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Summerfield Lake is also stocked with White Sucker.