Fishing Bear Lake
Hillsdale County, Michigan
Fish Species
Rainbow trout
DNR Fish Stocking
Rainbow trout: 38,047 total
| Date | Species | Strain | Number | Avg Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2025 | Rainbow trout | Michigan | 6,078 | 7.2" |
| 4/30/2024 | Rainbow trout | Michigan | 9,673 | 7.6" |
| 5/4/2023 | Rainbow trout | Michigan | 6,202 | 6.85" |
| 5/10/2022 | Rainbow trout | Michigan | 7,319 | 6.46" |
| 4/9/2021 | Rainbow trout | Eagle Lake | 8,775 | 6.26" |
Source: Michigan DNR Fish Stocking Database
Fishing Tournaments & Competitions
Check for upcoming registered bass, walleye, and muskellunge tournaments on Bear Lake.
Michigan Fishing Resources
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