Bear Lake Fishing and Stocking
Kalkaska County, Michigan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources lists 2 stockings here in the latest year of its data (Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout), the most recent on Apr 20, 2026. Stocked in April in two or more years.
2026 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 5,200 | 7.41 in |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Brown Trout | 4,899 | 7.43 in |
2025 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2025 | Brown Trout | 15,595 | 7.76 in |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 5,200 | 7.88 in |
2024 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 5,495 | 7.7 in |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Brown Trout | 14,700 | 6.86 in |
Other Stocked Waters in Kalkaska County
About This Data
Every row comes from the stocking information published by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, checked Nov 3, 2026. The agency lists this water as “Bear Lake”. Species and sizes are given as the agency names them; a dash means the agency does not say.
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Stocking dates and places can change without notice; check with the agency before a trip. ReelTourney is not affiliated with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.