Ester Lake Fish Stocking
Montana · 1954–2023 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Ester Lake was last stocked July 13, 2023 with Walleye. Ester Lake has 41 stocking records on file, spanning 1954–2023, with about 1,962,606 fish stocked over that period.
When Ester Lake is stocked
Ester Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 18 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Ester Lake, freshest activity first.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2023 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.97" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 2022 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2021 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 2020 | Walleye | 4,203 | 1.72" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 2019 | Walleye | 4,505 | 1.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 6, 2018 | Walleye | 4,006 | 2.02" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 2017 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.52" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 2016 | Walleye | 4,031 | 1.57" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2015 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.55" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2014 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.57" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 9, 2013 | Walleye | 4,001 | 1.83" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 2012 | Walleye | 4,084 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 2011 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 30, 2010 | Walleye | 3,999 | 1.62" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 1, 2009 | Walleye | 4,054 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 2007 | Walleye | 3,952 | 1.9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 2005 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.6" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 2004 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.35" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 2002 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.4" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2000 | Walleye | 300,000 | 0.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2000 | Walleye | 100,000 | 0.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 1998 | Walleye | 100,000 | 0.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 1996 | Walleye | 7,099 | 1.3" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1994 | Walleye | 7,000 | 1.5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1993 | Walleye | 7,000 | 1.2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 11, 1984 | Walleye | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1982 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1977 | Walleye | 7,500 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1977 | Northern Pike | 5,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1976 | Northern Pike | 8,000 | 2" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 1968 | Northern Pike | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 1965 | Walleye | 750,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1963 | Walleye | 64,000 | 1" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1961 | Walleye | 100,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 1961 | Walleye | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 1960 | Walleye | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 1960 | Northern Pike | 20,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 1958 | Northern Pike | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1957 | Walleye | 50,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 1956 | Walleye | 100,000 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1954 | Northern Pike | 40,172 | 0 | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Ester Lake last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Ester Lake was last stocked July 13, 2023 with Walleye.
What fish species are stocked in Ester Lake?
Ester Lake is stocked with Walleye, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike.
What time of year is Ester Lake stocked?
Ester Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Ester Lake stocked?
Ester Lake is stocked intermittently — 41 recorded stockings between 1954 and 2023.
How many fish have been stocked in Ester Lake?
About 1,962,606 fish have been stocked in Ester Lake across 41 recorded events since 1954, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Ester Lake?
Fish stocked in Ester Lake average about 1.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.