Year First Observed: 2018
Year Last Observed: 2025

Bear #901 is a female brown bear first identified as a two-and-a-half-year-old subadult in 2018 at Brooks River in Katmai National Park and Preserve. She is recognized for her distinctive appearance, including blonde-rimmed, triangular ears and a darker face with a lighter muzzle. Over the years, Bear #901 has become a familiar presence at Brooks River, noted for her fishing skills and adaptability.

In 2025, Bear #901 participated in the annual Fat Bear Week competition and reached the final round.

Fun Facts

• First identified in 2018 as a two-and-a-half-year-old subadult

• Recognized for her blonde-rimmed, triangular ears and darker face with a lighter muzzle

• Known for her fishing skills and adaptability at Brooks River

• Participated in Fat Bear Week 2025, reaching the final round