Burgess Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1936–2002 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Burgess Lake was last stocked July 18, 2002 with Cutthroat Trout. Burgess Lake has 13 stocking records on file, spanning 1936–2002, with about 75,554 fish stocked over that period.
When Burgess Lake is stocked
Burgess Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 4 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Burgess Lake, freshest activity first.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,618 | 3.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 6.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1979 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,620 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,050 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,950 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 1, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 6,054 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 5,692 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1959 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,580 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 8,050 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 1936 | Cutthroat Trout | 18,440 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Burgess Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Burgess Lake was last stocked July 18, 2002 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Burgess Lake?
Burgess Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Burgess Lake stocked?
Burgess Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Burgess Lake stocked?
Burgess Lake is stocked intermittently — 13 recorded stockings between 1936 and 2002.
How many fish have been stocked in Burgess Lake?
About 75,554 fish have been stocked in Burgess Lake across 13 recorded events since 1936, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Burgess Lake?
Fish stocked in Burgess Lake average about 3.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.