Emerald Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1930–2026 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Emerald Lake was last stocked June 3, 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Emerald Lake has 234 stocking records on file, spanning 1930–2026, with about 960,640 fish stocked over that period.
When Emerald Lake is stocked
Emerald Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 66 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Emerald Lake, freshest activity first.
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Princess Lake
5 mi1 species · 3 records
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West Fishtail Creek Lake 41A
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5 mi1 species · 2 records
Last stocked August 1984
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | 6.15" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 8, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.41" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.77" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 602 | 9.18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 685 | 8.67" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 694 | 8.12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 603 | 8.14" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 612 | 8.64" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 602 | 7.33" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 602 | 7.52" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.46" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 8.23" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 601 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 7.47" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 6.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 6.69" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 303 | 7.69" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 299 | 6.16" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 612 | 8.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 608 | 8.42" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 13, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 643 | 6.32" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 610 | 8.69" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 644 | 7.75" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 614 | 8.19" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 8.51" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 7.13" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 599 | 7.47" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 599 | 8.32" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 603 | 7.62" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 638 | 7.31" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 7.71" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 595 | 8.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.93" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 612 | 8.85" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 652 | 10.18" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 25, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 608 | 8.52" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 7, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 606 | 8.12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 8.73" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 616 | 8.28" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 28, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 623 | 7.62" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 604 | 7.58" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2009 | Arctic Grayling | 200 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 607 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 29, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 602 | 7" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 118 | 7.51" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 7.12" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Emerald Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Emerald Lake was last stocked June 3, 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Emerald Lake?
Emerald Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Emerald Lake stocked?
Emerald Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Emerald Lake stocked?
Emerald Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 234 recorded stockings between 1930 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Emerald Lake?
About 960,640 fish have been stocked in Emerald Lake across 234 recorded events since 1930, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Emerald Lake?
Fish stocked in Emerald Lake average about 7.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.