Coconino County · reservoir · 55 acres
Bear Canyon Lake
Stocked 7× on record · AZGFD
Bear Canyon Lake is a reservoir in Coconino County, Arizona, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jul 27, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from AZGFD; 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
85°
59°
9 mph
13%
Fri
Rain
86°
65°
14 mph
14%
Sat
Drizzle
92°
69°
14 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Aug 10, 2026 — Rainbow Trout
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Jul 13 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Jun 22 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Jun 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 18 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 4 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 13 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Bennett Butler Tank0.6 mi
- Fivemile Lake1.9 mi
- Carr Lake2.2 mi
- Alder Lake2.4 mi
- Turkey Tree Tank2.7 mi
- Turkey Tank2.7 mi
- Dudley Lake3.7 mi
- Deer Lake3.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official AZ regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bear Canyon Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bear Canyon Lake?+
Bear Canyon Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Coconino County, Arizona, most recently on Jul 27, 2026 by AZGFD. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Bear Canyon Lake get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2026, stocking at Bear Canyon Lake peaks in May through July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Bear Canyon Lake?+
Yes — Arizona 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 Canyon Lake?+
Bear Canyon Lake is a reservoir in Coconino County, Arizona. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: AZGFD · updated Jul 27, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.