Barker Lake, Lower Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Barker Lake, Lower was last stocked September 17, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout. Barker Lake, Lower has 36 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–2025, with about 103,206 fish stocked over that period.
When Barker Lake, Lower is stocked
Barker Lake, Lower is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 2.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 1.97" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 1.79" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 2.19" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 1.62" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,022 | 1.77" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 1.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 28 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,200 | 1.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 20, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,032 | 2.24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,087 | 1.38" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.51" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 3,177 | 3.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 2,048 | 3.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 4.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 2,015 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 2,010 | 4.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 2,112 | 4.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 1,134 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 2,021 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 7, 1952 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,120 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 8, 1942 | Rainbow Trout | 14,848 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 1942 | Arctic Grayling | 1,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 26, 1939 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,900 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1934 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 1932 | Rainbow Trout | 730 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 1928 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Barker Lake, Lower last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Barker Lake, Lower was last stocked September 17, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Barker Lake, Lower?
Barker Lake, Lower is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Arctic Grayling.
What time of year is Barker Lake, Lower stocked?
Barker Lake, Lower is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Barker Lake, Lower stocked?
Barker Lake, Lower is stocked intermittently — 36 recorded stockings between 1928 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Barker Lake, Lower?
About 103,206 fish have been stocked in Barker Lake, Lower across 36 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Barker Lake, Lower?
Fish stocked in Barker Lake, Lower average about 2.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.