Kalkaska County · lake · 313 acres
Bear Lake
Stocked 11× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Bear Lake is a lake in Kalkaska County, Michigan, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Walleye — most recently on Jun 30, 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
Overcast
84°
56°
9 mph
1%
Fri
Rain
86°
65°
11 mph
35%
Sat
Drizzle
70°
61°
10 mph
65%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 30 | Walleye | 84,870 | 5.21" | |
| May 11 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 20.01" | |
| Apr 20 | Brown Trout | 4,899 | 18.88" | |
| Apr 20 | Rainbow Trout | 5,200 | 18.82" | |
| Apr 20 | Brown Trout | 9,999 | 18.88" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 3 | Walleye | 92,256 | 2.81" | |
| May 8 | Rainbow Trout | 1,297 | 20.05" | |
| Apr 29 | Rainbow Trout | 6,078 | 18.3" | |
| Apr 16 | Brown Trout | 15,595 | 19.72" | |
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | 5,200 | 20.01" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Dec 2 | Brook Trout | 116 | 49.8" | |
When does Bear Lake get stocked?
Going by 11 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Mallard Lake0.6 mi
- Cub Lake0.8 mistocked Oct 23, 2024
- Middle Black Lake0.9 mi
- South Black Lake1.1 mi
- Upper Black Lake1.1 mi
- East Lakes2.2 mi
- Johnsons Lake2.5 mi
- Cranberry Lake3.5 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 Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bear Lake?+
Bear Lake is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Walleye in Kalkaska County, Michigan, most recently on Jun 30, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Bear Lake get stocked?+
Going by 11 records since 2024, stocking at Bear Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Bear 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 Lake?+
Bear Lake is a lake in Kalkaska County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jun 30, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.