Bean Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1931–2005 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bean Lake was last stocked July 8, 2005 with Rainbow Trout. Bean Lake has 124 stocking records on file, spanning 1931–2005, with about 2,388,524 fish stocked over that period.
When Bean Lake is stocked
Bean Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 36 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Bean Lake, freshest activity first.
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Meridith Lake
1 mi1 species · 2 records
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Ford Creek
11 mi3 species · 55 records
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Flat Creek
10 mi3 species · 24 records
Last stocked June 1960
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 13,566 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 14,425 | 3.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 4.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 3,131 | 7.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 4.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 22,440 | 3.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 20,763 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 20,486 | 4.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 19,360 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 21,000 | 3.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 24,536 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 20,011 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 19,992 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 21,060 | 4.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 21,950 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 4.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 17,505 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 21,049 | 4.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 21,450 | 4.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 21,750 | 4.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 20,034 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 20,010 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 4.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 20,073 | 4.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 25,460 | 4.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 21,200 | 4.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 39,400 | 3.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 11,917 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 23,400 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 17,500 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 38,797 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 22,754 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 20,520 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 8,220 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 14,973 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 20,912 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 11,620 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 1,440 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 8,715 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 5,700 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 7,920 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 20,150 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 8,083 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Bean Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bean Lake was last stocked July 8, 2005 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Bean Lake?
Bean Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, Brook Trout, and Chinook Salmon.
What time of year is Bean Lake stocked?
Bean Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Bean Lake stocked?
Bean Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 124 recorded stockings between 1931 and 2005.
How many fish have been stocked in Bean Lake?
About 2,388,524 fish have been stocked in Bean Lake across 124 recorded events since 1931, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Bean Lake?
Fish stocked in Bean Lake average about 4.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.