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Bear (19) Lake

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Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked May 11, 2026 Rainbow Trout, 173 days ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 0 boat launches Public access

📊 Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Bear (19) Lake looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as rainbow trout), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

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44/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Below-average, consider a different lake or time of day.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 11, 2026
Last: May 11, 2026
🌖 Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
🍂 Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
1 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Bear (19) Lake Today

Fall fish at Bear (19) Lake are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

📊 Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Bear (19) Lake is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for rainbow trout.

High estimated pressure today
Weekend Peak season Popular stocking lake

Expect other anglers. Arrive early or fish early morning for best results.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

🐟 Fish Species in Bear (19) Lake

Rainbow Trout Good
Oncorhynchus mykiss
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📅 Best Time to Fish Bear (19) Lake

Combined bite activity across all 1 species in this lake.

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📏 Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
📅 Stocking Timeline 5-year history
7 Stocking events
9,195 Fish stocked
1 Species
173d Since last stock
1095d Longest gap
Rainbow Trout 9,195
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📋 Bear (19) Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 11, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,300 7.9"
May 8, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,297 7.9"
May 9, 2022 Rainbow Trout 1,300 7.8"
May 5, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,169 8.3"
May 21, 2020 Rainbow Trout 1,299 7.9"
May 10, 2018 Rainbow Trout 1,400 7.2"
Apr 26, 2017 Rainbow Trout 1,430 7.2"
May 10, 2016 Rainbow Trout 1,298 6.1"
Apr 30, 2015 Rainbow Trout 1,430 6.5"
Jun 9, 2014 Rainbow Trout 1,170 7.2"
May 22, 2013 Rainbow Trout 1,429 7.1"
May 3, 2012 Rainbow Trout 1,300 6.5"
May 11, 2011 Rainbow Trout 1,430 6.5"
May 17, 2010 Rainbow Trout 1,000 6.1"
May 15, 2009 Rainbow Trout 1,197 6.6"
May 5, 2008 Rainbow Trout 1,100 7.1"
Apr 25, 2006 Rainbow Trout 1,000 6.6"
May 18, 2005 Rainbow Trout 642 6.9"
May 12, 2005 Rainbow Trout 1,700 6.9"
May 10, 2004 Rainbow Trout 1,000 7.2"
May 13, 2003 Rainbow Trout 1,000 7.2"
May 2, 2002 Rainbow Trout 1,000 7.2"
May 10, 2001 Rainbow Trout 1,200 7.3"
May 2, 2000 Rainbow Trout 900 8.0"
May 12, 1999 Rainbow Trout 1,000 8.5"
Showing 25 of 45 stocking records, newest first

* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 45 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
May Jun Apr
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

⚓ Bear (19) Lake Boat Launches

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🌤 Current Bear (19) Lake Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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