Daly Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1949 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Daly Lake was last stocked August 7, 1949 with Cutthroat Trout. Daly Lake has 17 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1949, with about 461,200 fish stocked over that period.
When Daly Lake is stocked
Daly Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May — 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 1949 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,760 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1948 | Rainbow Trout | 3,680 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 1940 | Rainbow Trout | 2,560 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 28, 1937 | Largemouth Bass | 2,500 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 1936 | Largemouth Bass | 4,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 1, 1934 | Rainbow Trout | 22,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 1934 | Rainbow Trout | 7,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1933 | Coho Salmon | 19,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1933 | Coho Salmon | 16,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1933 | Cutthroat Trout | 300 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 1933 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 1932 | Cutthroat Trout | 250,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 1931 | Salmon | 40,000 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1931 | Rainbow Trout | 25,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1931 | Rainbow Trout | 25,000 | 3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2, 1928 | Rainbow Trout | 25,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| October 8, 1928 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Daly Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Daly Lake was last stocked August 7, 1949 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Daly Lake?
Daly Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Coho Salmon, and Salmon.
What time of year is Daly Lake stocked?
Daly Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May.
How often is Daly Lake stocked?
Daly Lake is stocked intermittently — 17 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1949.
How many fish have been stocked in Daly Lake?
About 461,200 fish have been stocked in Daly Lake across 17 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Daly Lake?
Fish stocked in Daly Lake average about 2.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.