Bailey Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1937–2023 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bailey Lake was last stocked July 27, 2023 with Cutthroat Trout. Bailey Lake has 57 stocking records on file, spanning 1937–2023, with about 139,991 fish stocked over that period.
When Bailey Lake is stocked
Bailey Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in May — 19 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 1.79" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 1.93" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 1.98" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 1.76" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,905 | 4.21" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 1.28" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,027 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,022 | 3.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,017 | 3.47" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 1.34" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,424 | 2.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,199 | 3.26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,663 | 5.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 900 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,029 | 3.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,075 | 3.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,464 | 2.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 750 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,380 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,596 | 4.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 101 | 14.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 3.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 3.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 100 | 13" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,201 | 4.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1997 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,006 | 7.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 30, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,827 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,971 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,001 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,999 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,992 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,999 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,997 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,944 | 3.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 761 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,007 | 4.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1987 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,008 | 6.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,003 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1983 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 924 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,100 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,013 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Bailey Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bailey Lake was last stocked July 27, 2023 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Bailey Lake?
Bailey Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Bailey Lake stocked?
Bailey Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in May.
How often is Bailey Lake stocked?
Bailey Lake is stocked intermittently — 57 recorded stockings between 1937 and 2023.
How many fish have been stocked in Bailey Lake?
About 139,991 fish have been stocked in Bailey Lake across 57 recorded events since 1937, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Bailey Lake?
Fish stocked in Bailey Lake average about 4.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.