Golden Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last July 2020 Best: dawn, dusk Bear Lake fishing
Bear Lake fishing has Golden Trout and Splake on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 2018, most often in July and September. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- September 2024
- Splake
- Plants on record
- 4
- Since 2018
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 5.7 in
- Elevation
- 10,099 ft
Fish at Bear Lake
Golden Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last July 2020 Best: dawn, dusk 
Splake Stocked · 2 plants · last September 2024 Last stocked September 2024 · avg 8 in · 2 plants
Splake species guideHow Bear Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Fish stocked in 2018
2,040
Fish stocked in 2019
485
Fish stocked in 2020
2,000
Fish stocked in 2024
550
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | Splake | 550 | 7.9 in | report |
| July 2020 | Golden Trout | 2,000 | 3.4 in | report |
| September 2019 | Splake | 485 | 8.1 in | report |
| August 2018 | Golden Trout | 2,040 | 3.2 in | report |
Access and facts
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Bear Lake?
Fishing Bear Lake is as likely for Golden Trout and Splake. Each accounts for 2 of 4 plants on record. Golden Trout was last stocked July 2020, averaging 3.3 in. Splake was last stocked September 2024, averaging 8 in.
When is Bear Lake stocked?
Last stocked September 2024. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 2018, most often in July and September. No plants recorded in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Bear Lake?
Stocked fish average 5.7 in. Golden Trout average 3.3 in. Splake average 8 in.
Which lakes near Bear Lake were stocked more recently?
Lost Lake (3.2 mi), Scott Lake (3.2 mi), and Mirror Lake (3.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Scott Lake is also stocked with Golden Trout and Mirror Lake is also stocked with Splake.