Bear Lake Stocking
Michigan · Manistee County · public agency stocking snapshot
Quick answer: Yes — our normalized snapshot includes recent stocking rows for Bear Lake. The latest dated record is Jun 30, 2026. Species in recent rows include Walleye. Data retrieved July 19, 2026 from Michigan DNR Fish Stocking Database; confirm the live agency report.
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Map pin: 44.2185, -86.3653 (approximate) · Open map
Recent stockings
| Date | Species | Count | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Walleye | 84,870 | Muskegon · State Plant | completed |
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Walleye plants are often fingerlings or fry; angling payoff may come later in the season rather than immediately after stocking.
Typical window: varies