Blanchard Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1933–2024 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Blanchard Lake was last stocked August 8, 2024 with Largemouth Bass. Blanchard Lake has 27 stocking records on file, spanning 1933–2024, with about 729,562 fish stocked over that period.
When Blanchard Lake is stocked
Blanchard Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 12 stocking events in that peak month.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2024 | Largemouth Bass | 16,255 | 1.26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 2023 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 2021 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 1.68" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 2.56" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 13,747 | 1.56" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 5,900 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 2.19" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 2.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 19 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 2013 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 2.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 27, 2010 | Largemouth Bass | 14,000 | 1.26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 2008 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 24, 2007 | Largemouth Bass | 9,500 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2006 | Largemouth Bass | 9,260 | 1.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2005 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 2004 | Largemouth Bass | 14,700 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 1964 | Kokanee | 114,400 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1963 | Kokanee | 105,600 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 1962 | Kokanee | 105,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1961 | Coho Salmon | 96,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 1937 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 1933 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1933 | Bullhead | 9,500 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 1933 | Rainbow Trout | 32,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Blanchard Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Blanchard Lake was last stocked August 8, 2024 with Largemouth Bass.
What fish species are stocked in Blanchard Lake?
Blanchard Lake is stocked with Largemouth Bass, Kokanee, Coho Salmon, Bullhead, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Blanchard Lake stocked?
Blanchard Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Blanchard Lake stocked?
Blanchard Lake is stocked intermittently — 27 recorded stockings between 1933 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Blanchard Lake?
About 729,562 fish have been stocked in Blanchard Lake across 27 recorded events since 1933, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Blanchard Lake?
Fish stocked in Blanchard Lake average about 1.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.