Butte Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1948–1963 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Butte Lake was last stocked September 9, 1963 with Rainbow Trout. Butte Lake has 4 stocking records on file, spanning 1948–1963, with about 8,290 fish stocked over that period.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Butte Lake, freshest activity first.
Harlin Steiger Reservoir
3 mi2 species · 7 records
Last stocked August 2023
Fjelstad Pond
10 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked August 2017
Lee, A. G. #2 Reservoir
18 mi5 species · 12 records
Last stocked August 2004
Indian Creek Reservoir
3 mi4 species · 26 records
Last stocked May 1995
Brewster Pond #2
17 mi1 species · 1 records
Last stocked July 1982
Hays Reservoir
18 mi1 species · 7 records
Last stocked April 1982
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 3,990 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 8, 1948 | Largemouth Bass | 150 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 8, 1948 | Bluegill | 150 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Butte Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Butte Lake was last stocked September 9, 1963 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Butte Lake?
Butte Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill.
How often is Butte Lake stocked?
Butte Lake is stocked intermittently — 4 recorded stockings between 1948 and 1963.
How many fish have been stocked in Butte Lake?
About 8,290 fish have been stocked in Butte Lake across 4 recorded events since 1948, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Butte Lake?
Fish stocked in Butte Lake average about 3.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.