Big Butte Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1968–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Butte Lake was last stocked October 7, 2025 with Golden Trout. Big Butte Lake has 7 stocking records on file, spanning 1968–2025, with about 22,158 fish stocked over that period.
When Big Butte Lake is stocked
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Big Butte Lake, freshest activity first.
Desolation Lake
1 mi1 species · 10 records
Last stocked October 2025
Lake Of The Winds
3 mi2 species · 8 records
Last stocked August 2025
Rock Tree Lake
2 mi2 species · 10 records
Last stocked September 2024
Gallery Lake
3 mi2 species · 4 records
Last stocked September 2022
Jasper Lake
2 mi1 species · 10 records
Last stocked July 2022
Fritter Lake
2 mi1 species · 6 records
Last stocked July 2019
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2025 | Golden Trout | 998 | 1.38" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 2017 | Golden Trout | 2,210 | 1.09" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 2012 | Golden Trout | 2,200 | 0.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 2005 | Golden Trout | 2,210 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 1992 | Golden Trout | 1,440 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1982 | Golden Trout | 5,600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 1968 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Big Butte Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Big Butte Lake was last stocked October 7, 2025 with Golden Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Big Butte Lake?
Big Butte Lake is stocked with Golden Trout and Cutthroat Trout.
How often is Big Butte Lake stocked?
Big Butte Lake is stocked intermittently — 7 recorded stockings between 1968 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Big Butte Lake?
About 22,158 fish have been stocked in Big Butte Lake across 7 recorded events since 1968, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Big Butte Lake?
Fish stocked in Big Butte Lake average about 1.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.