Matanuska-Susitna County · lake · 43 acres
Bear Paw Lake
Stocked 2× on record · ADF&G
Bear Paw Lake is a lake in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska, stocked with Coho Salmon (Triploid) and Rainbow Trout (Triploid) — most recently on Jun 5, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from ADF&G; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
74°
56°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Partly cloudy
76°
54°
4 mph
0%
Sat
Partly cloudy
74°
54°
5 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 5 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 3,256 | 2.7" | |
| Jun 3 | Coho Salmon (Triploid) | 4,500 | 2.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Alaska waters with coho salmon (triploid) → · All Alaska waters with rainbow trout (triploid) →
Nearby waters
- Loon Lake0.9 mi
- Prator Lake0.8 mistocked May 29, 2026
- Cheri Lake1.1 mi
- Maruro Lake1.2 mi
- Birch Lake1.4 mi
- Frog Lake1.3 mi
- Long Lake2.6 mi
- Woody Lake2.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official AK regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bear Paw Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bear Paw Lake?+
Bear Paw Lake is stocked with Coho Salmon (Triploid) and Rainbow Trout (Triploid) in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska, most recently on Jun 5, 2026 by ADF&G. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Bear Paw Lake?+
Yes — Alaska requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bear Paw Lake?+
Bear Paw Lake is a lake in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: ADF&G · updated Jun 5, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.