Basham Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1952–1968 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Basham Lake was last stocked May 7, 1968 with Rainbow Trout. Basham Lake has 13 stocking records on file, spanning 1952–1968, with about 24,772 fish stocked over that period.
When Basham Lake is stocked
Basham Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 7 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Basham Lake, freshest activity first.
Mcgilvray Lake
1 mi3 species · 43 records
Last stocked June 2006
Elliot Creek
2 mi1 species · 15 records
Last stocked June 1997
East Bass Lake
4 mi1 species · 17 records
Last stocked May 1968
Spill Lake
1 mi4 species · 20 records
Last stocked May 1968
Grayling Lake Number One
1 mi3 species · 22 records
Last stocked April 1966
Pratt Lake
3 mi2 species · 18 records
Last stocked April 1966
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 535 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 28, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 507 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 1,034 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 999 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 998 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 1952 | Rainbow Trout | 15,660 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Basham Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Basham Lake was last stocked May 7, 1968 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Basham Lake?
Basham Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Basham Lake stocked?
Basham Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Basham Lake stocked?
Basham Lake is stocked intermittently — 13 recorded stockings between 1952 and 1968.
How many fish have been stocked in Basham Lake?
About 24,772 fish have been stocked in Basham Lake across 13 recorded events since 1952, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Basham Lake?
Fish stocked in Basham Lake average about 5.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.