Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last June 2003 Last stocked June 2003 · avg 3.1 in · 3 plants
Cutthroat Trout species guideBearpaw Lake fishing
Bearpaw Lake fishing: not stocked since June 2003. It was stocked with Cutthroat Trout on a natural lake.
- Last stocked
- June 2003
- Cutthroat Trout
- Plants on record
- 3
- Since 1997
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 3.1 in
- Elevation
- 6,856 ft
Fish at Bearpaw Lake
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last June 2003 How Bearpaw Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2002.
Fish stocked in 1997
1,000
Fish stocked in 2001
899
Fish stocked in 2003
795
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 795 | 2.2 in | report |
| July 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 899 | 4.9 in | report |
| July 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Facilities
- camping
A glacial lake at the foot of Mount Moran, reached on foot from the String and Leigh Lakes Trailhead: about 3.9 miles along the east shores of String and Leigh Lakes. The trail runs along the east side with a few shore access spots. No road or boat access; three backcountry sites need a permit.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before you go.
About Bearpaw Lake
Nearest lakes
Camping near Bearpaw Lake
Campgrounds within 15 miles of Bearpaw Lake's mapped point, nearest first: Jenny Lake Campground (5.3 miles), Colter Bay Campground (6.9 miles), and Gros Ventre Campground (14.8 miles), each with its own campground page on campgroundsdb.com.
Straight-line distances.
Public land at Bearpaw Lake
Bearpaw Lake is inside Grand Teton National Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Bearpaw Lake?
Fishing Bearpaw Lake usually means Cutthroat Trout. All 3 plants on record are Cutthroat Trout. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked June 2003, averaging 3.1 in.
When is Bearpaw Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 2003. No plants recorded in 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2002.
How big are the fish stocked at Bearpaw Lake?
Cutthroat Trout stocked at Bearpaw Lake average 3.1 in.
How do you get on Bearpaw Lake?
Facilities include camping. A glacial lake at the foot of Mount Moran, reached on foot from the String and Leigh Lakes Trailhead: about 3.9 miles along the east shores of String and Leigh Lakes. The trail runs along the east side with a few shore access spots. No road or boat access; three backcountry sites need a permit.
Which lakes near Bearpaw Lake were stocked more recently?
Jackson Lake (5.6 mi), Two Ocean Lake (11.6 mi), and Lower Slide Lake (17 mi) were stocked more recently. Two Ocean Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Lower Slide Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.