Branum Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1959–1984 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Branum Lake was last stocked April 4, 1984 with Common Carp. Branum Lake has 49 stocking records on file, spanning 1959–1984, with about 124,654 fish stocked over that period.
When Branum Lake is stocked
Branum Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 4, 1984 | Common Carp | 530 | 16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 2,503 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 90 | 18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 1, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 8, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 2,860 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 2,960 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 2,692 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 2,810 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 2,774 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,760 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 2,775 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,160 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 29, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 4, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 2,860 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 2,772 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 13, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 12, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 2,700 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 2,760 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| December 2, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 90 | 26" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 3,825 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 24" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 8, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 3,510 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 17, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 118 | 14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 3,600 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 5, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 3,580 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 11, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 3,816 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1967 | Yellow Perch | 25 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 11, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 3,024 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 6,820 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 570 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 1,710 | 12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 1964 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 31, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| March 30, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 3,190 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 30 | 99" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 2,933 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 9, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 3,674 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 7,323 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 4,200 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 3,504 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 4,015 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 2,001 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 2,080 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Branum Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Branum Lake was last stocked April 4, 1984 with Common Carp.
What fish species are stocked in Branum Lake?
Branum Lake is stocked with Common Carp, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Branum Lake stocked?
Branum Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Branum Lake stocked?
Branum Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 49 recorded stockings between 1959 and 1984.
How many fish have been stocked in Branum Lake?
About 124,654 fish have been stocked in Branum Lake across 49 recorded events since 1959, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Branum Lake?
Fish stocked in Branum Lake average about 12.1 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.