Presque Isle County · lake · 31 acres
Bear Den Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Bear Den Lake is a lake in Presque Isle County, Michigan, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 21, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; 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
Drizzle
87°
66°
17 mph
35%
Sat
Rain
72°
63°
8 mph
83%
Sun
Fog
74°
57°
11 mph
68%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 21 | Rainbow Trout | 2,175 | 19.02" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 24 | Rainbow Trout | 2,298 | 20.76" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Little Joe Lake0.7 mi
- Oxbow Creek1.2 mi
- Horsehead Lake1.1 mi
- Wildfowl Lake1.4 mistocked Jun 12, 2025
- Lake Geneva1.7 mistocked Jun 12, 2025
- Long Lake2.2 mi
- Virginia Lake2.4 mi
- Tomahawk Creek Flooding2.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bear Den Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bear Den Lake?+
Bear Den Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Presque Isle County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 21, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Bear Den Lake?+
Yes — Michigan 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 Den Lake?+
Bear Den Lake is a lake in Presque Isle County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 21, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.