Michigan stocking report
Big Bear Lake
The short answer
Big Bear Lake was last stocked on June 10, 2025: 19,135 Walleye (1.5 in avg).
Location map
Big Bear Lake location context
Pins use the finest location published with the stocking record. County-level pins show area context, not an exact access point; confirm access and directions with the official agency source.
Looking for a different Big Bear Lake? Also on record: Big Bear Lake (San Bernardino County, California) · Big Bear Lake (Marquette County, Michigan) · Big Bear Lake (Gallatin County, Montana)
Agency records
Full stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2025 | Walleye | 19,135 | 1.5 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG |
| June 7, 2023 | Walleye | 21,307 | 1.34 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG |
| June 16, 2021 | Walleye | 20,727 | 1.5 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG |
| June 11, 2018 | Walleye | 35,000 | 1.18 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG |
| June 7, 2016 | Walleye | 20,000 | 1.44 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG |
| October 15, 2014 | Muskellunge | 434 | 8.78 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG |
| June 16, 2014 | Walleye | 25,553 | 1.6 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG |
| November 5, 2013 | Muskellunge | 1,792 | 8.58 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG |
| November 8, 2012 | Muskellunge | 1,796 | 10.2 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG |
| June 4, 2012 | Walleye | 20,000 | 1.54 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG |
| November 14, 2011 | Muskellunge | 2,376 | 7.4 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG |
| November 14, 2011 | Muskellunge | 670 | 7.4 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG |
| June 22, 2010 | Walleye | 20,000 | 2 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG |
| July 8, 2008 | Walleye | 27,910 | 2.05 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG |
| June 20, 2006 | Walleye | 28,800 | 1.97 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| June 6, 2006 | Walleye | 17,909 | 1.65 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| June 17, 2004 | Walleye | 11,500 | 1.77 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| June 5, 2003 | Walleye | 31,000 | 1.06 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| May 31, 2000 | Walleye | 16,150 | 1.18 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| June 4, 1998 | Walleye | 500 | 1.89 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| May 25, 1998 | Walleye | 22,000 | 1.18 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| June 22, 1996 | Walleye | 30,000 | 1.22 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| June 9, 1994 | Walleye | 20,000 | 1.42 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| June 23, 1992 | Walleye | 21,850 | 1.97 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| September 25, 1990 | Tiger Muskellunge | 1,500 | 9.65 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG |
| October 6, 1988 | Tiger Muskellunge | 1,300 | 9.49 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG |
| October 13, 1986 | Tiger Muskellunge | 1,200 | 7.56 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG |
| June 14, 1985 | Walleye | 17,765 | 1.26 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG; Marsh & Rearing Pond Release |
| August 23, 1984 | Tiger Muskellunge | 1,200 | 6.89 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG |
| August 4, 1982 | Tiger Muskellunge | 1,200 | 5.91 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG |
| August 14, 1980 | Tiger Muskellunge | 1,200 | 7.52 in avg | Site: BIG BEAR LAKE SFCG |
Records shown exactly as published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. An event missing here does not mean the water was not stocked - some plants go unreported or are published elsewhere.
Data source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Last updated: .
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