Otsego County · lake · 344 acres
Big Bear Lake
1 stocking on record · Michigan DNR
Big Bear Lake is a lake in Otsego County, Michigan, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jun 10, 2025. 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°
58°
9 mph
3%
Fri
Rain
83°
66°
11 mph
34%
Sat
Drizzle
71°
61°
11 mph
69%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 10 | Walleye | 19,135 | 3.81" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Little Bear Lake0.9 mi
- Long Lake1.3 mi
- Duck Lake1.3 mi
- Swede Lake2.0 mi
- Hidden Lake1.8 mi
- Gee Lake2.7 mi
- Crystal Lake2.2 mi
- Caulkins Lake2.7 mistocked Nov 1, 2024
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.
Big Bear Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Bear Lake?+
Big Bear Lake is stocked with Walleye in Otsego County, Michigan, most recently on Jun 10, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Big 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 Big Bear Lake?+
Big Bear Lake is a lake in Otsego County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jun 10, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.