When was Bear Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 1 to 30, 2024 (splake, 550 fish), according to Wyoming agency reports.

How often is Bear Lake stocked?

Across all years on record, most stockings come in September.

Is Bear Lake stocked often?

Number 30 of 40 stocked waters in Albany County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Wyoming waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Bear Lake?

Splake (2 stockings, 1,035 fish); Golden trout (2 stockings, 4,040 fish).

Bear Lake trout stocking

Albany County, Wyoming · lake · about 10,099 ft elevation

Bear Lake was last stocked 25 months ago (Sep 1 to 30, 2024). We have 4 stockings on record since Aug 1, 2018. Most stockings come in September. Species stocked: splake, golden trout.

Last stocked

25 months ago

Sep 1 to 30, 2024

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

4 stockings

since Aug 1, 2018

Number 30 of 40 stocked waters in Albany County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Wyoming waters on our record.

Weather at Bear Lake

Tonight
36°F
Chance Rain Showers
51% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday
46°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
60% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
36°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
17% rain · wind 5 mph
Wednesday
49°F
Mostly Sunny
12% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
Wednesday Night
32°F
Partly Cloudy
10% rain · wind 5 to 15 mph
Thursday
52°F
Sunny
2% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Bear Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in September.

By month, all years

Stockings of Bear Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jul	Aug	Sep
2024			1
2020	1
2019			1
2018		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Splake	2	1,035	518	8.1 in
Golden trout	2	4,040	2,020	3.4 in

Stocking history

20241 stocking · 550 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
SeptemberLatest sometime this month	Splake	550	7.9 in

20201 stocking · 2,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
July sometime this month	Golden trout	2,000	3.4 in

20191 stocking · 485 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
September sometime this month	Splake	485	8.1 in

20181 stocking · 2,040 fish

August golden trout, 2,040 fish

From Wyoming 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: Wyoming fishing regulations.

Where is Bear Lake?

Albany County, Wyoming. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

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Stocked waters near Bear Lake

Lost Lakelake · 3 mistocked Jul 1, 2025
Scott Lakelake · 3 mistocked Aug 1, 2025
Lewis Lakelake · 3 mistocked Sep 1, 2024
Mirror Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
Hanging Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jun 1, 2026
Barber Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jun 1, 2023
Lookout Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jul 1, 2025
Marie Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jun 1, 2026

All stocked waters in Albany County Stocked this week in Wyoming

Questions about Bear Lake

When was Bear Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 1 to 30, 2024 (splake, 550 fish), according to Wyoming agency reports.
How often is Bear Lake stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in September.
Is Bear Lake stocked often?: Number 30 of 40 stocked waters in Albany County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Wyoming waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Bear Lake?: Splake (2 stockings, 1,035 fish); Golden trout (2 stockings, 4,040 fish).

Stocking data from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's fish stocking report, which records stockings by month with species, number and average length.