Bighorn Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1952–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bighorn Lake was last stocked June 11, 2025 with Walleye. Bighorn Lake has 243 stocking records on file, spanning 1952–2025, with about 111,495,074 fish stocked over that period.
When Bighorn Lake is stocked
Bighorn Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in June — 72 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Bighorn Lake, freshest activity first.
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2 mi3 species · 121 records
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19 mi1 species · 1 records
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Little Bull Elk Creek
7 mi1 species · 4 records
Last stocked May 2013
Lodge Grass Storage Reservoir
22 mi3 species · 129 records
Last stocked May 2008
Dry Head Creek
10 mi2 species · 12 records
Last stocked July 2003
Ten Mile Pond
11 mi2 species · 5 records
Last stocked July 1991
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2025 | Walleye | 105,070 | 1.39" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2024 | Walleye | 39,791 | 1.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2024 | Walleye | 116,955 | 1.25" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 2021 | Walleye | 10,984 | 1.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 2021 | Walleye | 10,984 | 1.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 2021 | Walleye | 10,984 | 1.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 2021 | Walleye | 10,984 | 1.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2019 | Walleye | 21,174 | 1.54" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2018 | Walleye | 11,433 | 1.98" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 2018 | Walleye | 11,433 | 1.98" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2018 | Walleye | 49,595 | 1.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2018 | Walleye | 11,376 | 1.68" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2018 | Walleye | 11,376 | 1.68" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2017 | Walleye | 12,539 | 1.92" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 2017 | Walleye | 17,025 | 1.84" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2017 | Walleye | 25,432 | 1.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2017 | Walleye | 63,924 | 1.49" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 26,667 | 3.48" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2016 | Walleye | 7,807 | 1.79" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2016 | Walleye | 7,807 | 1.79" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 2016 | Walleye | 16,888 | 1.41" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 2016 | Walleye | 16,889 | 1.42" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 5, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 34,352 | 5.15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2015 | Walleye | 42,452 | 1.51" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2015 | Walleye | 60,806 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2015 | Walleye | 35,945 | 1.54" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2015 | Walleye | 78,132 | 1.65" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 13, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 39,200 | 3.99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 8,103 | 4.57" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 42,257 | 4.39" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 2014 | Walleye | 114,119 | 2.11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 2014 | Sauger | 176,202 | 1.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 43,234 | 3.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 3,249 | 3.45" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 2013 | Walleye | 36,283 | 2.27" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 2013 | Walleye | 32,219 | 1.98" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2, 2013 | Sauger | 122,000 | 1.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2012 | Walleye | 90,792 | 2.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 2012 | Walleye | 36,692 | 2.37" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 5, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 15,011 | 3.82" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2011 | Walleye | 625 | 3.31" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 2011 | Sauger | 25,584 | 1.65" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 2011 | Sauger | 22,518 | 1.71" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2010 | Walleye | 122,154 | 1.84" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 14,364 | 2.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2009 | Walleye | 31,696 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 7, 2009 | Walleye | 22,191 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 8, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 67,630 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2008 | Walleye | 134,100 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2008 | Walleye | 331,572 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Bighorn Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Bighorn Lake was last stocked June 11, 2025 with Walleye.
What fish species are stocked in Bighorn Lake?
Bighorn Lake is stocked with Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Sauger, Shovelnose Sturgeon, White Crappie, Crappie, Lake Trout, Kokanee, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Bighorn Lake stocked?
Bighorn Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in June.
How often is Bighorn Lake stocked?
Bighorn Lake has been stocked about 3 times a year — 243 recorded stockings between 1952 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Bighorn Lake?
About 111,495,074 fish have been stocked in Bighorn Lake across 243 recorded events since 1952, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Bighorn Lake?
Fish stocked in Bighorn Lake average about 2.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.