East Bass Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1949–1968 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, East Bass Lake was last stocked May 9, 1968 with Rainbow Trout. East Bass Lake has 17 stocking records on file, spanning 1949–1968, with about 14,583 fish stocked over that period.
When East Bass Lake is stocked
East Bass Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May — 6 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near East Bass Lake, freshest activity first.
Round Lake
2 mi4 species · 59 records
Last stocked May 2026
Swimming Lake
1 mi2 species · 15 records
Last stocked May 1972
Plummer Lake
1 mi3 species · 4 records
Last stocked September 1971
Sawdust Lake
0 mi3 species · 20 records
Last stocked May 1970
Harbin Lake
1 mi2 species · 14 records
Last stocked May 1968
Double Lake
0 mi3 species · 21 records
Last stocked April 1966
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 385 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 359 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 363 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 360 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 362 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 7, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1959 | Rainbow Trout | 704 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Show 9 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 1,408 | 6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 2,054 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 996 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 299 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 1,036 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 1953 | Rainbow Trout | 1,056 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 1952 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 1949 | Rainbow Trout | 2,600 | 4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was East Bass Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, East Bass Lake was last stocked May 9, 1968 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in East Bass Lake?
East Bass Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is East Bass Lake stocked?
East Bass Lake is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in May.
How often is East Bass Lake stocked?
East Bass Lake is stocked intermittently — 17 recorded stockings between 1949 and 1968.
How many fish have been stocked in East Bass Lake?
About 14,583 fish have been stocked in East Bass Lake across 17 recorded events since 1949, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in East Bass Lake?
Fish stocked in East Bass Lake average about 5.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.