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Bearpaw Lake

214 records Last stocked: September 23, 2025

The short answer

Bearpaw Lake was last stocked on September 23, 2025: 5,031 Rainbow Trout (7.73 in avg).

County
Hill
Species on record
Rainbow Trout, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Westslope Cutthroat Trout
Records
214 stocking events
Official source
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report

Location map

Bearpaw Lake location context

Approximate · county context
Beaverhead County Big Horn County Blaine County Broadwater County Carbon County Carter County Cascade County Chouteau County Custer County Daniels County Dawson County Deer Lodge County Fallon County Fergus County Flathead County Gallatin County Garfield County Glacier County Golden Valley County Granite County Hill County Jefferson County Judith Basin County Lake County Lewis and Clark County Liberty County Lincoln County Madison County McCone County Meagher County Mineral County Missoula County Musselshell County Park County Petroleum County Phillips County Pondera County Powder River County Powell County Prairie County Ravalli County Richland County Roosevelt County Rosebud County Sanders County Sheridan County Silver Bow County Stillwater County Sweet Grass County Teton County Toole County Treasure County Valley County Wheatland County Wibaux County Yellowstone County MT Bearpaw Lake, Hill County Bearpaw Lake Normandy Coulee Pond, Hill County Normandy Coulee Pond Unnamed, Hill County Unnamed Beaver Creek Reservoir, Hill County Beaver Creek Reservoir Fresno Reservoir, Hill County Fresno Reservoir Bailey Reservoir, Hill County Bailey Reservoir Supenau Reservoir, Hill County Supenau Reservoir Beaver Creek, Hill County Beaver Creek Phillips Pond, Hill County Phillips Pond Hill County
Bearpaw LakeHill County Normandy Coulee PondHill County UnnamedHill County Beaver Creek ReservoirHill County Fresno ReservoirHill County

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.

Agency records

Full stocking history

DateSpeciesFishSizeHatchery
September 23, 2025 Rainbow Trout 5,031 7.73 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 16, 2025 Rainbow Trout 8,086 8.14 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 16, 2025 Rainbow Trout 8,000 8.03 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
June 2, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,475 7.640000000000001 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
June 2, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,525 7.72 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 25, 2024 Rainbow Trout 4,606 7.24 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 17, 2024 Rainbow Trout 7,400 7.46 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 17, 2024 Rainbow Trout 7,680 7.51 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 18, 2023 Rainbow Trout 7,500 7.44 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 18, 2023 Rainbow Trout 7,500 7.41 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 14, 2023 Rainbow Trout 5,393 7.03 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 23, 2022 Rainbow Trout 5,346 6.05 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 15, 2022 Rainbow Trout 12,604 7.25 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 15, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,400 6.98 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 15, 2022 Rainbow Trout 10,500 4.67 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
October 5, 2021 Rainbow Trout 6,852 7.98 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
October 5, 2021 Rainbow Trout 8,148 7.94 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
October 5, 2021 Rainbow Trout 10,000 5.1000000000000005 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
October 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 5,049 7.19 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 25, 2020 Rainbow Trout 3,906 7.47 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 22, 2020 Rainbow Trout 2,112 7.37 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 22, 2020 Rainbow Trout 9,139 7.37 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 16, 2020 Rainbow Trout 4,939 6.53 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
July 15, 2020 Rainbow Trout 10,118 3.33 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery
September 24, 2019 Rainbow Trout 2,543 7.17 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 5, 2019 Rainbow Trout 10,172 7.5 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
October 3, 2018 Rainbow Trout 2,757 6.93 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 20, 2018 Rainbow Trout 10,000 7.15 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
October 11, 2017 Rainbow Trout 5,370 6.97 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 28, 2017 Rainbow Trout 4,004 8.9 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 27, 2017 Rainbow Trout 6,351 8.83 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
June 12, 2017 Rainbow Trout 2,000 7.3500000000000005 in avg Fort Peck Hatchery
June 3, 2016 Rainbow Trout 5,063 6.88 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 23, 2015 Rainbow Trout 8,804 7.94 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 23, 2015 Rainbow Trout 6,415 8.01 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
May 26, 2015 Rainbow Trout 5,109 6.4 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 11, 2014 Rainbow Trout 15,502 6.98 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
June 24, 2014 Rainbow Trout 5,034 6.42 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 12, 2013 Rainbow Trout 7,550 7.8 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 12, 2013 Rainbow Trout 7,550 5.2 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
June 25, 2013 Rainbow Trout 3,038 7.2700000000000005 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 25, 2013 Rainbow Trout 2,016 7.19 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
November 7, 2012 Rainbow Trout 1,452 9 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 24, 2012 Rainbow Trout 7,530 8.59 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 17, 2012 Rainbow Trout 6,846 8.61 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 14, 2011 Rainbow Trout 7,462 7.7 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 14, 2011 Rainbow Trout 7,462 7.7 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
June 28, 2011 Rainbow Trout 5,104 7.69 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 15, 2010 Rainbow Trout 7,744 7.6000000000000005 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 14, 2010 Rainbow Trout 9,680 7.6000000000000005 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
June 30, 2010 Rainbow Trout 5,002 7.53 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 9, 2009 Rainbow Trout 7,500 8 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 9, 2009 Rainbow Trout 7,500 8 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
May 15, 2009 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 5,024 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 9, 2008 Rainbow Trout 7,500 7.1000000000000005 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 9, 2008 Rainbow Trout 7,500 7.5 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
May 19, 2008 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 7,293 7.07 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 18, 2007 Rainbow Trout 5,000 5.4 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 11, 2007 Rainbow Trout 15,000 6.5 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
May 9, 2007 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 8,127 7.17 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 12, 2006 Rainbow Trout 12,628 6.7 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 6, 2006 Walleye 5,112 3.5 in avg Fort Peck Hatchery
May 19, 2006 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 1,264 7.12 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 21, 2006 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 4,950 6.38 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 13, 2005 Rainbow Trout 7,260 7.7 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 13, 2005 Rainbow Trout 7,260 7.7 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
April 8, 2005 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 5,600 5.75 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery
October 25, 2004 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 36,974 3.08 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
October 25, 2004 Rainbow Trout 5,115 3.77 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
October 20, 2004 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 38,909 3.11 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 7, 2004 Rainbow Trout 6,005 7.87 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery
September 7, 2004 Rainbow Trout 6,545 7.82 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery
May 27, 2004 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 4,384 5.93 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 8, 2003 Rainbow Trout 15,215 6.5 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
May 13, 2003 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 4,200 5.23 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 10, 2002 Rainbow Trout 10,700 7.3 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
May 28, 2002 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 4,320 6.4 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 10, 2001 Rainbow Trout 10,000 6.4 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
May 24, 2001 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 3,991 6 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 12, 2000 Rainbow Trout 4,995 6.5 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
May 23, 2000 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 3,973 5.9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 17, 1999 Rainbow Trout 17,160 5 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
May 25, 1999 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 4,048 6.8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 10, 1998 Rainbow Trout 6,952 6.8 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 9, 1998 Rainbow Trout 6,952 6.8 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
July 21, 1998 Smallmouth Bass 5,000 1.8 in avg Miles City Fish Hatchery
May 20, 1998 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 5,047 6.5 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 9, 1997 Rainbow Trout 5,000 6.8 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 9, 1997 Rainbow Trout 8,448 6.8 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
August 27, 1997 Walleye 2,000 2.9 in avg Miles City Fish Hatchery
August 6, 1997 Smallmouth Bass 5,000 2.5 in avg Miles City Fish Hatchery
June 18, 1997 Walleye 4,000 1.5 in avg Miles City Fish Hatchery
May 29, 1997 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 8,924 6.7 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 26, 1996 Rainbow Trout 3,762 7.6000000000000005 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 24, 1996 Rainbow Trout 7,636 6.8 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
July 23, 1996 Smallmouth Bass 20,000 1.3 in avg Miles City Fish Hatchery
June 24, 1996 Walleye 4,000 1.7 in avg Miles City Fish Hatchery
May 30, 1996 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 9,997 6.1000000000000005 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 15, 1995 Walleye 5,000 1.3 in avg Miles City Fish Hatchery
May 25, 1995 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 10,064 6.3 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 12, 1994 Rainbow Trout 9,394 7.4 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
August 23, 1994 Smallmouth Bass 7,245 2.1 in avg Miles City Fish Hatchery
July 1, 1994 Smallmouth Bass 16,750 1.7 in avg Miles City Fish Hatchery
May 25, 1994 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 5,040 7 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 14, 1993 Rainbow Trout 11,040 7.1000000000000005 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
August 11, 1993 Smallmouth Bass 16,250 1.6 in avg Miles City Fish Hatchery
July 15, 1993 Smallmouth Bass 25,000 1.7 in avg Miles City Fish Hatchery
May 11, 1993 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 5,058 7 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 16, 1992 Rainbow Trout 1,260 9.6 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 16, 1992 Rainbow Trout 1,534 7 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
September 15, 1992 Rainbow Trout 4,085 9.700000000000001 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
August 4, 1992 Smallmouth Bass 25,000 1.3 in avg Miles City Fish Hatchery
May 13, 1992 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 8,023 7.1000000000000005 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery
September 19, 1991 Rainbow Trout 9,965 6.8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
May 21, 1991 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 7,574 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
May 22, 1990 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 5,025 7.2 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
May 10, 1989 Rainbow Trout 500 6 in avg Creston National Fish Hatchery
May 10, 1989 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 6,000 6.6000000000000005 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 21, 1988 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 12,456 2.5 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery
September 21, 1988 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 5,544 1.7 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery
September 13, 1988 Rainbow Trout 8,018 5.2 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 18, 1988 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 10,904 5.3 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 23, 1987 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 14,994 2.8000000000000003 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery
September 14, 1987 Rainbow Trout 10,004 5.1000000000000005 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 17, 1987 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 4,254 5.6000000000000005 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 17, 1987 Rainbow Trout 1,999 6.8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 17, 1987 Rainbow Trout 1,005 8.9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 11, 1986 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 10,000 2 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery
June 5, 1986 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 2,727 7 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
August 23, 1985 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 5,120 2 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
May 24, 1985 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 3,000 9 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery
September 27, 1984 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 10,000 3 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 19, 1984 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 11,234 7 in avg Bluewater Springs Trout Hatchery
June 20, 1983 Rainbow Trout 4,998 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 20, 1983 Rainbow Trout 2,499 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 8, 1982 Rainbow Trout 2,295 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
July 15, 1982 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 5,297 2 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery
May 25, 1982 Rainbow Trout 5,273 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
May 24, 1982 Rainbow Trout 5,630 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
August 25, 1981 Rainbow Trout 5,250 9 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
April 22, 1981 Rainbow Trout 11,138 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
July 30, 1980 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 6,000 2 in avg Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery
May 7, 1980 Rainbow Trout 5,890 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
May 7, 1980 Rainbow Trout 5,176 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 18, 1979 Rainbow Trout 4,590 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 18, 1979 Rainbow Trout 6,426 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 6, 1978 Rainbow Trout 5,875 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 6, 1978 Rainbow Trout 5,139 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 14, 1977 Rainbow Trout 4,569 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 14, 1977 Rainbow Trout 1,212 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 14, 1977 Rainbow Trout 5,283 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 29, 1976 Rainbow Trout 79 18 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 29, 1976 Westslope Cutthroat Trout 170 12 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 29, 1976 Rainbow Trout 75 14 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 10, 1976 Rainbow Trout 5,059 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
May 19, 1976 Rainbow Trout 6,120 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
July 14, 1975 Rainbow Trout 3,056 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 3, 1975 Rainbow Trout 7,650 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 23, 1974 Rainbow Trout 7,650 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 23, 1974 Rainbow Trout 7,650 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
July 26, 1973 Rainbow Trout 2,652 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 5, 1973 Rainbow Trout 4,637 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
May 15, 1973 Rainbow Trout 4,590 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
March 29, 1973 Rainbow Trout 5,100 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 9, 1972 Rainbow Trout 5,508 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 8, 1972 Rainbow Trout 4,284 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 24, 1972 Rainbow Trout 3,264 11 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 24, 1972 Rainbow Trout 3,672 11 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 9, 1971 Rainbow Trout 1,020 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
May 12, 1971 Rainbow Trout 4,396 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 12, 1971 Rainbow Trout 5,059 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 12, 1971 Rainbow Trout 5,691 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
November 12, 1970 Rainbow Trout 250 19 in avg Ennis National Fish Hatchery
June 29, 1970 Rainbow Trout 3,213 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 10, 1970 Rainbow Trout 4,284 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
May 21, 1970 Rainbow Trout 4,896 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
May 19, 1970 Rainbow Trout 4,488 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
November 24, 1969 Rainbow Trout 100 28 in avg Jocko River Trout Hatchery
July 29, 1969 Rainbow Trout 824 9 in avg Washoe Park Trout Hatchery
June 2, 1969 Rainbow Trout 5,140 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 30, 1969 Rainbow Trout 3,060 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 30, 1969 Rainbow Trout 6,120 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 25, 1969 Rainbow Trout 7,344 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 22, 1969 Rainbow Trout 3,060 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 18, 1968 Rainbow Trout 5,395 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 18, 1968 Rainbow Trout 2,815 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 18, 1968 Rainbow Trout 3,244 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 24, 1968 Rainbow Trout 3,548 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 15, 1968 Rainbow Trout 4,590 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 9, 1968 Rainbow Trout 3,672 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 9, 1968 Rainbow Trout 4,284 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
September 6, 1967 Rainbow Trout 7,022 7 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
May 9, 1967 Rainbow Trout 6,868 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
May 8, 1967 Rainbow Trout 8,323 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
May 2, 1966 Rainbow Trout 979 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 13, 1966 Rainbow Trout 4,651 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
March 31, 1966 Rainbow Trout 6,300 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
March 31, 1966 Rainbow Trout 3,500 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
May 17, 1965 Rainbow Trout 6,120 9 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 29, 1965 Rainbow Trout 3,264 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 29, 1965 Rainbow Trout 6,720 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 21, 1964 Rainbow Trout 7,500 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
April 21, 1964 Rainbow Trout 1,530 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
August 29, 1963 Rainbow Trout 20,000 7 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
June 27, 1963 Rainbow Trout 5,000 8 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
May 20, 1963 Rainbow Trout 3,630 9 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
May 8, 1963 Rainbow Trout 1,500 9 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
May 7, 1963 Rainbow Trout 1,500 9 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
August 13, 1962 Rainbow Trout 1,680 10 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
May 17, 1962 Rainbow Trout 9,000 4 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
May 1, 1961 Rainbow Trout 9,000 4 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
May 18, 1960 Rainbow Trout 9,050 5 in avg Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
May 3, 1960 Rainbow Trout 2,300 6 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery
May 3, 1960 Rainbow Trout 6,752 6 in avg Big Springs Trout Hatchery

Records shown exactly as published by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. An event missing here does not mean the water was not stocked - some plants go unreported or are published elsewhere.

Data source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Last updated: .

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