Gallatin County · lake · 3 acres
Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake is a lake in Gallatin County, Montana. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Montana's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
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 Bear Lake2.3 mi
- Mica Creek4.6 mi
- Rat Lake5.5 mi
- Lake of the Pines6.7 mi
- South Fork Swan Creek7.3 mi
- Blackmore Lake5.7 mi
- Pioneer Lakes6.9 mi
- Palace Lake6.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MT regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Bear Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Bear Lake?+
Yes — Montana 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 Gallatin County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.