Bear Lake (Yakima County)

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Yakima
Acreage: 3.90 ac.
Elevation: 4639 ft.
TRS: T14R14E SEC1
Center: 46.726766, -121.019826
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Fishing resources

Fish stocking info
Release Location: BEAR LK (YAKI)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
May 14, 2013 Rainbow 825 2.5 NACHES HATCHERY
May 15, 2012 Rainbow 150 1 NACHES HATCHERY
May 15, 2012 Rainbow 1,600 2.5 NACHES HATCHERY
Jun 20, 2011 Rainbow 300 0.8 NACHES HATCHERY
Jun 20, 2011 Rainbow 1,000 2.5 NACHES HATCHERY
May 24, 2011 Rainbow 2,002 2.6 NACHES HATCHERY
Jun 2, 2010 Cutthroat 1,000 17 NACHES HATCHERY
Jun 2, 2010 Rainbow 300 1 NACHES HATCHERY
May 19, 2010 Rainbow 2,002 2.6 NACHES HATCHERY
May 19, 2010 Rainbow 1,000 50 NACHES HATCHERY
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Fishing prospects calendar

Rainbow trout

Fishing success for Rainbow Trout is generally best in the spring when thousands of fish are stocked statewide, but they can be caught year-round in most waters with a little patience and persistence. Success remains high into June and gradually declines as water temperatures increase and fish move offshore to stay cool. Fish that escaped the spring harvest return to the nearshore areas in the fall as waters cool off. Some waters may also be stocked again in the fall further boosting catch rates.
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Westslope cutthroat trout

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Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year