Bear Lake trout stocking
Delta County, Michigan · lake · about 677 ft elevation
Bear Lake was last stocked 23 months ago (Dec 2, 2024). We have 6 stockings on record since Nov 18, 2016. Most stockings come in November to December. Species stocked: brook trout.
- Number 11 of 12 stocked waters in Delta County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.
Weather at Bear Lake
- Tonight38°FSlight Chance Rain Showers16% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday49°FMostly Cloudy4% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph
- Monday Night35°FMostly Cloudy2% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tuesday53°FMostly Sunnywind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday Night29°FMostly Cloudy4% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
- Veterans Day47°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers30% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Bear Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in November to December.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2016 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | 6 | 547 | 91 | 14.8 in |
Stocking history
20241 stocking · 116 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 2Latest Monday | Brook trout | 116 | 19.6 in | 105 weeks |
20221 stocking · 55 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 28 Monday | Brook trout | 55 | 14.8 in | 101 weeks |
20201 stocking · 105 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 21 Monday | Brook trout | 105 | 21.9 in | 391 days |
20191 stocking · 70 fish
- Nov 26 brook trout, 70 fish
20181 stocking · 101 fish
- Oct 26 brook trout, 101 fish
20161 stocking · 100 fish
- Nov 18 brook trout, 100 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 Lake?
Delta County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Bear Lake
- Banana Lakelake · 1 mistocked May 11, 2026
- Norway Lakelake · 4 mistocked May 5, 2026
- Twilight Lakelake · 9 mistocked May 14, 2026
- Neds Lakelake · 10 mistocked May 14, 2026
- McKeever Lakelake · 11 mistocked Oct 14, 2025
- Irwin Lakelake · 12 mistocked Oct 28, 2025
- Middle Branch Stutts Creekstream · 12 mistocked May 11, 2026
- Hike Lakelake · 14 mistocked Oct 24, 2025
All stocked waters in Delta CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Bear Lake
- When was Bear Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Dec 2, 2024 (brook trout, 116 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Bear Lake stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in November to December.
- Is Bear Lake stocked often?
- Number 11 of 12 stocked waters in Delta County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Bear Lake?
- Brook trout (6 stockings, 547 fish).