Bear Den Lake trout stocking
Presque Isle County, Michigan · lake · about 796 ft elevation
Bear Den Lake was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 21, 2026). We have 10 stockings on record since Apr 19, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (2,175 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- The third most stocked of 7 waters in Presque Isle County.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record.
Weather at Bear Den Lake
- Tonight40°FChance Rain Showers49% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
- Monday52°FIsolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy21% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday Night38°FMostly Cloudy3% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tuesday56°FMostly Sunny2% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday Night31°FPartly Cloudywind 0 to 5 mph
- Veterans Day50°FPartly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain20% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Bear Den Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in April.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 10 | 22,192 | 2,219 | 7.5 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 2,175 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 21Latest Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 2,175 | 7.5 in | 362 days |
20251 stocking · 2,298 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 24 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 2,298 | 8.2 in | 380 days |
20241 stocking · 2,391 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 9 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 2,391 | 7.4 in | 358 days |
20231 stocking · 2,097 fish
- Apr 17 rainbow trout, 2,097 fish
20221 stocking · 2,175 fish
- Apr 25 rainbow trout, 2,175 fish
20211 stocking · 2,175 fish
- Apr 19 rainbow trout, 2,175 fish
20201 stocking · 2,308 fish
- May 4 rainbow trout, 2,308 fish
20191 stocking · 2,198 fish
- May 2 rainbow trout, 2,198 fish
20181 stocking · 2,175 fish
- May 1 rainbow trout, 2,175 fish
20171 stocking · 2,200 fish
- Apr 19 rainbow trout, 2,200 fish
From Michigan fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Michigan fishing regulations.
Where is Bear Den Lake?
Presque Isle County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Bear Den Lake
- Clear Lakelake · 6 mistocked Apr 17, 2026
- Foch Lakeslake · 7 mistocked May 27, 2026
- Rainy Lakelake · 8 mistocked Nov 1, 2020
- Hemlock Lakelake · 9 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- Lost Lakelake · 9 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- West Lost Lakelake · 9 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- North Twin Lakelake · 9 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- South Twin Lakelake · 9 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
All stocked waters in Presque Isle CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Bear Den Lake
- When was Bear Den Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 21, 2026 (rainbow trout, 2,175 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Bear Den Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Bear Den Lake stocked often?
- The third most stocked of 7 waters in Presque Isle County. Stocked about as often as a typical Michigan water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Bear Den Lake?
- Rainbow trout (10 stockings, 22,192 fish).