Bear River fishing
Bear River was last stocked on July 20, 2026 with 150 rainbow trout (10.8 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a river or stream in Summit County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 1,636 fish here, the 79th most of 181 stocked waters in Summit County.
Bear River stocking report, last 12 months
| July 20, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 150 | 10.8 in. |
| June 30, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 99 | 10.5 in. |
Source: Utah DWR fish stocking report. Stocking data fetched Sept. 25, 2026; newest record dated Sept. 23, 2026. DWR posts stockings after they happen and does not publish schedules.
When is Bear River stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 1 record, first on July 3.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Patterns are based on past stocking records and are not a promise of future stocking. Weather, water conditions and hatchery supply change plans. How we read patterns.
Bear River stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: Oct. 13, 2014. Since then DWR has logged 35 stockings here in 12 different years, 39,338 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 100% (1,636 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (69% of records) and August (17% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 10.3 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 9.3 to 12.1 in.). The yearly average was 9.6 in. in 2021 and 10.5 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 1,636, the 79th most of 181 stocked waters in Summit County and 671st of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Deadman Creek, 5 mi away.
- Other water with this name: Bear River, West Fork in Summit County, 10.5 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Bear River stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 249 | 10.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 1 | 247 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 2 | 220 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 3 | 256 | 11.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 3 | 248 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 3 | 416 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 4 | 505 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 4 | 501 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 4 | 499 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 4 | 899 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 4 | 498 | 11.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 1 | 34,800 | 2.4 in. | Cutthroat trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (12)
| July 3, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 247 | 10.5 in. |
| July 15, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 100 | 10.0 in. |
| July 2, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 120 | 10.1 in. |
| Aug. 2, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 101 | 12.1 in. |
| July 18, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 102 | 11.3 in. |
| July 3, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 53 | 11.3 in. |
| Aug. 1, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 50 | 10.0 in. |
| July 19, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 100 | 10.1 in. |
| July 5, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 98 | 10.1 in. |
| Aug. 2, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 122 | 10.1 in. |
| July 7, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 124 | 9.3 in. |
| June 14, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 170 | 9.3 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Bear River under that name, so statewide rules apply unless DWR posts a change. Some waters are covered by a group entry (for example a drainage or its tributaries).
Rules summarized in our own words from the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. DWR can change rules mid-year: check the current guidebook and its updates at wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks before fishing. See statewide limits.
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Bear River questions
When is Bear River stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Bear River was stocked in early to mid July (5 of the last 5 years) and early August (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated July 20, 2026.
What fish are in Bear River?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout.
What are the fishing limits at Bear River?
The 2026 guidebook lists no water-specific rules under this name, so statewide limits apply unless DWR posts a change. See our statewide limits page and check the guidebook.
Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Sept. 25, 2026. Location: Utah DWR, USGS NHD. Rules: 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. Page built Sept. 24, 2026. Found an error? [email protected]. Verify rules with DWR before fishing.