Bearpaw Lake (; Beaver Lake) trout stocking
Hill County, Montana · lake · 3,623 ft elevation
Bearpaw Lake (; Beaver Lake) was last stocked 8 weeks ago (Sep 16, 2026). We have 7 stockings on record since Jun 2, 2025, 4 in the last 12 months (27,800 fish). Most stockings come in September. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- The most stocked water in Hill County (7 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 94% of Montana waters on our record.
Weather at Bearpaw Lake (; Beaver Lake)
- Today52°FMostly Sunny2% rain · wind 15 mph
- Tonight41°FPartly Cloudy1% rain · wind 14 to 17 mph
- Saturday58°FMostly Sunnywind 3 to 14 mph
- Saturday Night42°FPartly Cloudywind 3 to 7 mph
- Sunday59°FMostly Sunny1% rain · wind 6 to 22 mph
- Sunday Night33°FPartly Cloudy1% rain · wind 7 to 20 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Bearpaw Lake (; Beaver Lake) stocked?
Most stockings come in September. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in September.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 2 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 7 | 52,917 | 7,560 | 7.7 in |
Stocking history
20264 stockings · 27,800 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 16Latest Wednesday · 8 weeks ago | Rainbow trout | 5,279 | 7.3 in | 1 day | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
Sep 15 Tuesday · 8 weeks ago | Rainbow trout | 9,182 | 8.0 in | 1 day | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
Sep 14 Monday · 8 weeks ago | Rainbow trout | 9,339 | 8.0 in | 74 days | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
Jul 2 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 4,000 | 7.0 in | 282 days | Fort Peck Hatchery |
20253 stockings · 25,117 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 23 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 5,031 | 7.7 in | 1 week | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
Sep 16 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 16,086 | 8.1 in | 106 days | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
Jun 2 Monday | Rainbow trout | 4,000 | 7.7 in | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
From Montana 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: Montana fishing regulations.
Where is Bearpaw Lake (; Beaver Lake)?
Hill County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Bearpaw Lake (; Beaver Lake)
- Normandy Coulee Pondlake · 3 mistocked Jun 9, 2026
- Unnamedlake · 3 mistocked Jun 9, 2026
- Beaver Creek Reservoirlake · 7 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Ross Reservoirlake · 11 mistocked Sep 21, 2026
- Beaver Creekstream · 17 mistocked May 11, 2026
- Grasshopper Reservoirlake · 18 mistocked May 26, 2026
- H.C. Kuhr Reservoirlake · 20 mistocked May 26, 2026
- Clear Creekstream · 22 mistocked May 21, 2025
All stocked waters in Hill CountyStocked this week in Montana
Questions about Bearpaw Lake (; Beaver Lake)
- When was Bearpaw Lake (; Beaver Lake) last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Sep 16, 2026 (rainbow trout, 5,279 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
- How often is Bearpaw Lake (; Beaver Lake) stocked?
- Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in September. Across all years on record, most stockings come in September.
- Is Bearpaw Lake (; Beaver Lake) stocked often?
- The most stocked water in Hill County (7 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 94% of Montana waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Bearpaw Lake (; Beaver Lake)?
- Rainbow trout (7 stockings, 52,917 fish).