Basin Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1971–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Basin Lake was last stocked October 7, 2025 with Golden Trout. Basin Lake has 9 stocking records on file, spanning 1971–2025, with about 11,542 fish stocked over that period.
When Basin Lake is stocked
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Basin Lake, freshest activity first.
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1 mi1 species · 6 records
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1 mi2 species · 3 records
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2 mi2 species · 4 records
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Lake Of The Clouds
2 mi1 species · 9 records
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Fossil Lake
1 mi1 species · 18 records
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Fulcrum Lake
0 mi1 species · 5 records
Last stocked July 2016
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2025 | Golden Trout | 500 | 1.38" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 2024 | Golden Trout | 982 | 1.53" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 2017 | Golden Trout | 3,000 | 1.09" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 2011 | Golden Trout | 1,000 | 0.93" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 2008 | Golden Trout | 850 | 1.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 2007 | Golden Trout | 700 | 1.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 2005 | Golden Trout | 810 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 1984 | Golden Trout | 1,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 1 more stocking record →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 1971 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Basin Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Basin Lake was last stocked October 7, 2025 with Golden Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Basin Lake?
Basin Lake is stocked with Golden Trout and Cutthroat Trout.
How often is Basin Lake stocked?
Basin Lake is stocked intermittently — 9 recorded stockings between 1971 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Basin Lake?
About 11,542 fish have been stocked in Basin Lake across 9 recorded events since 1971, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Basin Lake?
Fish stocked in Basin Lake average about 1.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.