Bell Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1936–2022 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bell Lake was last stocked July 27, 2022 with Cutthroat Trout. Bell Lake has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 1936–2022, with about 25,074 fish stocked over that period.
When Bell Lake is stocked
Bell Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 9 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.69" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 999 | 1.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 900 | 1.94" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 1.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,023 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,050 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,007 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1978 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,535 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 760 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 26, 1967 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,800 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Bell Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bell Lake was last stocked July 27, 2022 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Bell Lake?
Bell Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Bell Lake stocked?
Bell Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Bell Lake stocked?
Bell Lake is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 1936 and 2022.
How many fish have been stocked in Bell Lake?
About 25,074 fish have been stocked in Bell Lake across 15 recorded events since 1936, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Bell Lake?
Fish stocked in Bell Lake average about 2.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.