Banana Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1991–2006 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Banana Lake was last stocked June 21, 2006 with Golden Trout. Banana Lake has 13 stocking records on file, spanning 1991–2006, with about 17,571 fish stocked over that period.
When Banana Lake is stocked
Banana Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 8 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Banana Lake, freshest activity first.
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1 mi2 species · 47 records
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Middle Thompson Lake
6 mi6 species · 153 records
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Topless Lake
1 mi3 species · 46 records
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Cad Lake
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Last stocked September 2024
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2006 | Golden Trout | 800 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2005 | Trout (unspecified) | 184 | 6.98" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 2004 | Trout (unspecified) | 1,027 | 4.77" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 1,820 | 2.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,580 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 1,501 | 3.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 1,503 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 5 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 1,510 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,501 | 2.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 1,139 | 5.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 1,496 | 4.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 2,010 | 4.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Banana Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Banana Lake was last stocked June 21, 2006 with Golden Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Banana Lake?
Banana Lake is stocked with Golden Trout, Trout (unspecified), and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Banana Lake stocked?
Banana Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Banana Lake stocked?
Banana Lake is stocked intermittently — 13 recorded stockings between 1991 and 2006.
How many fish have been stocked in Banana Lake?
About 17,571 fish have been stocked in Banana Lake across 13 recorded events since 1991, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Banana Lake?
Fish stocked in Banana Lake average about 4.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.