Desolation Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1982–2025 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Desolation Lake was last stocked October 7, 2025 with Golden Trout. Desolation Lake has 10 stocking records on file, spanning 1982–2025, with about 28,487 fish stocked over that period.
When Desolation Lake is stocked
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2025 | Golden Trout | 3,000 | 1.38" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 2017 | Golden Trout | 3,140 | 1.09" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 11, 2012 | Golden Trout | 3,100 | 0.8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 6, 2005 | Golden Trout | 3,140 | 1.1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 1992 | Golden Trout | 2,048 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 1991 | Golden Trout | 1,245 | 0.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1991 | Golden Trout | 784 | 4.7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 1982 | Golden Trout | 3,250 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 2 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 1982 | Golden Trout | 3,250 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 1982 | Golden Trout | 5,530 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Desolation Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Desolation Lake was last stocked October 7, 2025 with Golden Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Desolation Lake?
Desolation Lake is stocked with Golden Trout.
How often is Desolation Lake stocked?
Desolation Lake is stocked intermittently — 10 recorded stockings between 1982 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Desolation Lake?
About 28,487 fish have been stocked in Desolation Lake across 10 recorded events since 1982, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Desolation Lake?
Fish stocked in Desolation Lake average about 1.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.