Ashley Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1924–2023 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Ashley Lake was last stocked September 14, 2023 with Rainbow Trout. Ashley Lake has 364 stocking records on file, spanning 1924–2023, with about 11,275,077 fish stocked over that period.
When Ashley Lake is stocked
Ashley Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May — 90 stocking events in that peak month.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 31,206 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 37,696 | 1.65" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 32,000 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 10, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 38,000 | 1.53" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 38,000 | 1.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 38,354 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 36,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 3, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 31,850 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 34,508 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 24,033 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 16,192 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 21,600 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 28,288 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 21,505 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 16, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 22,040 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,771 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 4,505 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 13,156 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 12,375 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 27, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 40,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 15, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,900 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,020 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 19,985 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 23,103 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,942 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,770 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,524 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,770 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 14, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 30,006 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 17,952 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,196 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 19,992 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,800 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1974 | Cutthroat Trout | 17,022 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1974 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,341 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 13, 1973 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,612 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 1973 | Cutthroat Trout | 47,736 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 1972 | Cutthroat Trout | 55,200 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1971 | Cutthroat Trout | 19,350 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1971 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,172 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 24,998 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,270 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1966 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,295 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Ashley Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Ashley Lake was last stocked September 14, 2023 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Ashley Lake?
Ashley Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Arctic Grayling, Kokanee, and Coho Salmon.
What time of year is Ashley Lake stocked?
Ashley Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May.
How often is Ashley Lake stocked?
Ashley Lake has been stocked about 4 times a year — 364 recorded stockings between 1924 and 2023.
How many fish have been stocked in Ashley Lake?
About 11,275,077 fish have been stocked in Ashley Lake across 364 recorded events since 1924, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Ashley Lake?
Fish stocked in Ashley Lake average about 4.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.