Chautauqua County · lake · 123 acres
Bear Lake
Stocked 3× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Bear Lake is a lake in Chautauqua County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout and Muskellunge — most recently on Oct 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; 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
Mostly clear
75°
59°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
78°
62°
6 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
85°
68°
9 mph
55%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 550 | 8.3" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 550 | 8.5" | |
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 400 | 4" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All New York waters with brook trout → · All New York waters with muskellunge →
Nearby waters
- Burr Reservoir2.4 mi
- Brocton Reservoir2.6 mi
- Middle Lake2.9 mi
- Upper Lake3.1 mi
- Cassadaga Lakes3.5 mi
- Mud Lake3.5 mi
- Lower Lake3.5 mi
- Fredonia Reservoir4.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY 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 and Muskellunge in Chautauqua County, New York, most recently on Oct 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Bear Lake?+
Yes — New York 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 Chautauqua County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Oct 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.