Rich County · reservoir · 70,009 acres
Bear Lake
Stocked 6× on record · Utah DWR
Bear Lake is a reservoir in Rich County, Utah, stocked with Bear Lake Whitefish, Bonneville Cisco, Bonneville Whitefish and Cutthroat Trout/Bear Lake — most recently on May 5, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Utah DWR; 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
56°
38°
26 mph
11%
Fri
Overcast
58°
44°
18 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
88°
47°
16 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 5 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,335 | 7.76" | |
| May 5 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,326 | 7.44" | |
| May 5 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,896 | 7.77" | |
| May 4 | Cutthroat Trout | 17,873 | 7.8" | |
| May 4 | Cutthroat Trout | 19,478 | 7.64" | |
| Apr 28 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,926 | 7.77" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Utah waters with bear lake whitefish → · All Utah waters with bonneville cisco →
Nearby waters
- Bear Lake4.1 mi
- Fish Haven Creek4.5 mi
- Swan Creek4.0 mi
- Lower North Eden Reservoir4.4 mi
- Little Creek5.6 mi
- Upper North Eden Reservoir5.0 mi
- Indian Creek7.7 mi
- Little Creek8.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official UT 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 Bear Lake Whitefish, Bonneville Cisco, Bonneville Whitefish and Cutthroat Trout/Bear Lake in Rich County, Utah, most recently on May 5, 2026 by Utah DWR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Bear Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at Bear Lake peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Bear Lake?+
Yes — Utah 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 reservoir in Rich County, Utah. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Utah DWR · updated May 5, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.