What species are stocked in Bear Lakes?

On record: Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout. Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

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Bear Lakes

15 records Last reported: July 30, 2013

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Bear Lakes was on July 30, 2013: 399 Westslope Cutthroat Trout (1.85 in avg).

Record last checked: 2026-07-24. This is not a stocking date.

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Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

A schedule is a plan, not confirmation that fish were released. Stocking records do not guarantee fish are still available.

No current or upcoming schedule is in this archive. Check the official report before choosing a trip date.

County: Gallatin
Species on record: Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
Records: 15 records
Official source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

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Stocking history

15 records from August 13, 1946 to July 30, 2013. Open a year to browse its records; scroll tables sideways for all columns. Scheduled means planned, even when the date has passed. Blank fields mean the source did not publish that detail.

2013 2 records

2013 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 30, 2013 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	399	1.85 in avg	Washoe Park Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
July 30, 2013 reported	Westslope Cutthroat Trout	399	1.85 in avg		Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2001 2 records

2001 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 6, 2001 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	300	2 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
August 6, 2001 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	700	2 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1997 2 records

1997 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 11, 1997 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	700	2.2 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
August 11, 1997 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	300	2.2 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1993 2 records

1993 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 11, 1993 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	300	2.2 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
August 11, 1993 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	700	2.2 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1989 1 record

1989 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 8, 1989 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	1,000	2 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1984 1 record

1984 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 21, 1984 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	1,000	2 in avg	Big Springs Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1979 1 record

1979 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 17, 1979 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	1,010	2 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1976 1 record

1976 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 15, 1976 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	1,032	3 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1972 1 record

1972 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 8, 1972 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	1,020	3 in avg	Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1965 1 record

1965 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
July 28, 1965 reported	Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout	1,040	6 in avg	Emigrant	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

1946 1 record

1946 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 13, 1946 reported	Rainbow Trout	8,112	2 in avg	Bozeman Fish Cultural Center	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Records retain the dates, quantities, and status supplied by the linked agencies. An event missing here does not mean the water was not stocked - some plants go unreported or are published elsewhere.

Grouped by county and sorted by latest record, not by driving distance. Confirm access for each water.

Data source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. A record for this water was last checked on 2026-07-24. This check date is not a stocking date.

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