Bear Lake trout stocking
Yakima County, Washington · lake · about 4,608 ft elevation
Bear Lake was last stocked 3 months ago (Aug 4, 2026). We have 9 stockings on record since Aug 27, 2018, 1 in the last 12 months (810 fish). Most stockings come in May and August. Species stocked: cutthroat trout, rainbow trout.
- Number 22 of 77 stocked waters in Yakima County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.
Weather at Bear Lake
- Tonight36°FChance Rain Showers54% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
- Thursday41°FMostly Sunny1% rain · wind 1 to 9 mph
- Thursday Night32°FMostly Cloudy6% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
- Friday44°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers44% rain · wind 3 mph
- Friday Night40°FChance Rain Showers44% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
- Saturday45°FPartly Sunny10% 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 May and August.
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 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat trout | 6 | 4,679 | 780 |
| Rainbow trout | 3 | 2,664 | 888 |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 810 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 4Latest Tuesday | Cutthroat trout | 810 2 lb | 456 days | Naches Hatchery |
20251 stocking · 1,060 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 5 Monday | Rainbow trout | 1,060 131 lb | 237 days | Naches Hatchery |
20241 stocking · 750 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 10 Tuesday | Cutthroat trout | 750 3 lb | 54 weeks | Naches Hatchery |
20231 stocking · 800 fish
- Aug 29 cutthroat trout, 800 fish
20221 stocking · 780 fish
- Aug 17 cutthroat trout, 780 fish
20202 stockings · 1,535 fish
- Aug 12 cutthroat trout, 735 fish
- May 13 rainbow trout, 800 fish
20191 stocking · 804 fish
- May 8 rainbow trout, 804 fish
20181 stocking · 804 fish
- Aug 27 cutthroat trout, 804 fish
From Washington 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: Washington fishing regulations.
Where is Bear Lake?
Yakima County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Bear Lake
- Mal Lakelake · 5 mistocked Aug 17, 2026
- Lost Lakelake · 6 mistocked May 12, 2026
- Mcdaniel Lakelake · 7 mistocked May 7, 2019
- Long Lakelake · 8 mistocked Aug 5, 2026
- Richmond Lakelake · 14 mistocked Jul 14, 2019
- Little Lakelake · 14 mistocked Jun 30, 2025
- Flat Iron Lakelake · 14 mistocked Jul 11, 2024
- Pear Lakelake · 14 mistocked Jun 26, 2020
All stocked waters in Yakima CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Bear Lake
- When was Bear Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Aug 4, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 810 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Bear Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May and August.
- Is Bear Lake stocked often?
- Number 22 of 77 stocked waters in Yakima County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Bear Lake?
- Cutthroat trout (6 stockings, 4,679 fish); Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 2,664 fish).